Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum
A free museum that memorializes the deadliest river flood in American history, and the civil engineering efforts to tame the Mississippi River.

Museum dedicated to the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to manage the river.
Features interactive exhibits, an outdoor scale model, and the Motor Vessel Mississippi IV.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Learn about the deadliest river flood in American history
šŸš¢ Tour the decommissioned Motor Vessel Mississippi IV workboat
šŸ”¬ Explore interactive exhibits and a large outdoor river model
šŸ’° Free admission

Tips

āš ļø M/V Mississippi IV may close during bad weather.
šŸš« No food or drinks allowed inside.
šŸ“ž Call for event scheduling or volunteer opportunities.

Cost

šŸ’° Admission is free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 4 PM, Sun: 1 PM - 4 PM.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.

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