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Location
Best time
Check the museum's operating hours before visiting, as it closes at 5:00 PM during Daylight Saving Time and is closed on Sundays.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the etched markings on the courthouse exterior from the Union occupation during the Civil War, and ask the knowledgeable staff about specific artifacts or family connections—they are noted for going above and beyond to help visitors.
About Old Court House Museum
Notable antebellum & Civil War artifacts. Historic antebellum & Civil War artifacts are the draw at this museum housed in an 1859 courthouse.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- One of the largest Civil War memorabilia collections in the South, Jefferson Davis inauguration tie, never-surrendered Confederate flags
- Historic Building
- Built 1858, National Historic Landmark, hosted Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt
- Admission
- Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students $5
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sunday Temporarily Closed
What visitors say
This was not our first visit, but it's been several years since we were last here. There were many new additions, and a little rearranging since our previous trip. So many things to see. I'm grateful for those who preserve history like…
It’s closed on Sunday so I didn’t get to view the museum, but the exterior is impressive. I’ll hopefully visit the next time I find myself in Vicksburg 05/17/2026
As someone who appreciates historic architecture, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the old courthouse museum. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout, making the experience all the more pleasant. A delightful surprise was Eva,…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in an 1859 courthouse building with two stories and includes a handicap lift for accessibility to the upper floor
- The collection includes Jefferson Davis's inauguration tie and an original Teddy Bear from Theodore Roosevelt
- The courthouse exterior contains etched markings from when Union forces occupied the city during the Civil War, visible on the building's exterior
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