UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND HISTORIC HOUSES

UNIVERSITY, MS

The University Museum and Historic Houses is a complex of historic buildings located in University, Mississippi, United States. The museum was established in 1939 and was originally housed in the Lyceum, a historic building on the campus of the University of Mississippi. In 1977, the museum moved to its current location, which includes several historic houses and buildings.

The museum's collection includes over 20,000 artifacts and objects, ranging from ancient pottery to contemporary art. The museum's exhibits cover a variety of topics, including history, art, and culture. The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs, including lectures, workshops, and concerts.

The historic houses that are part of the complex include the Walton-Young House, which was built in 1848 and is one of the oldest surviving structures in the area. The Burns-Belfry Museum and Cultural Center, which was built in 1910, is also part of the complex. This building was originally a church and was later used as a school for African American children.

Overall, the University Museum and Historic Houses is an important cultural and educational institution in University, Mississippi, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area's rich history and culture.

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND HISTORIC HOUSES is a Uncategorized or General Museum in UNIVERSITY MS. US MID #8402800252

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 6629157073
• website: www.olemiss.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
100 BARR HALL
UNIVERSITY
MS
38677

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