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The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford

4.7
#10 of 16 in Things to do in Oxford
Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Free admission plus Bailey Woods Trail to the Historic Home of William Faulkner, Rowan Oak, invite you. Our extraordinary collections and exhibits will enthrall you! Browse our Gift Shop for special keepsakes.

As one of the Top 20 College and University Museums in the Nation - and the only major museum between Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN - you'll see why once you visit. We invite you to use #UMmuseum when you post your photos of the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses on Social Media. Join US!
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  • By Taylor B
    When my wife and I visited the University of Mississippi campus in 1992, we were astonished to discover that there wasn't a single reference to James Meredith anywhere on the campus, not at the...  more »
  • By CBG0
    The museum, although small, has some wonderful exhibits.Pottery found in Greece from the BC time frame. Nice artwork and mathematical instruments were among the exhibits I saw this week. Last year...  more »
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  • By Rebecca L Mize
    This FREE museum is a great place to experience the arts of ancient history & today. Take Bailey's Trail for a 20 minute leisurely stroll to Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's historic home.
  • By Matthew Harris
    Great exhibits. Nice presentation. Friendly staff. I enjoy myself every time I visit.
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