PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located inside of historic Camp Shelby, approximately 15 minutes south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

HOURS & LOCATION

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum 

Building 850, Forrest Ave

Camp Shelby, MS 39407

 

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Monday – Sunday, Closed 

 

Free Admission

DIRECTIONS

From US 49, turn onto Southgate Road. Continue to on Southgate Road until you reach Camp Shelby’s South Gate entrance. Follow procedures for Camp Shelby visitors.

Once inside Camp Shelby, turn right onto 6th St., then turn left onto Forrest Ave. West. The Museum will be ahead on the left.

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchairs for your museum visit are available for check-out at the welcome desk. There is no rental fee, but we do ask that you leave a valid photo ID or license until you return the wheelchair at the end of your visit.

Leashed or harnessed service animals are welcome in the Museum.

Parts of the exhibits, such as the World War I gallery, contain loud sounds simulating warfare.

If you have special needs or requests at any point in your visit, please talk with a Visitor Services staff member.

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