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
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.
HALLS OF HONOR
EARLY MS HISTORY
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
DIRECTIONS
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum 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.
HOURS & LOCATION
The Museum is located inside of Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is open to the public five days a week. Find out when we’re open and how to get here.
MUSEUM STORE
Commemorate your visit to the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum or shop for gifts for loved ones in our Museum Store. All proceeds help us keep admission free.
ARTIFACT COLLECTION
Virtually explore a selection from the Museum’s collection and learn more about Mississippi’s military contributions in our artifact gallery.