Interactive multimedia exhibits explore the roles of the legislature, governor, and high court, as well as the importance of historic preservation to the state, the activities that took place in the building after the New Capitol was constructed in 1903, and much more.

When it was built in 1839, the massive limestone exterior, copper dome, and grand interior spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi. Starting July 1, the Old Capitol Museum will be open by reservation only from 9 a.m. to 1 …

Jackson’s oldest building, the Old Capitol is home to a museum exploring the history of the site when it was the seat of Mississippi government from 1839 to 1903.

A National Historic Landmark and one of America’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, the Old Capitol building served as state capitol from 1839 to 1903, housing such notable events as the passage of the Ordinance of Secession.

The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. [4] The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Interactive multi-media exhibits explore the roles of the legislature, governor, and high court, as well as the importance of historic preservation to the State, the activities that took place in the building after the New Capitol was constructed in 1903, and much more.

Oct 4, 2022 · The Old Capitol Museum will reopen on Wednesday, October 5, with new hours—10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. The National Historic Landmark was closed for repair of long-standing problems with the building’s roof and dome. Admission is free.

This building was the site of Mississippi's Secession Convention, January 1861. It continued as the seat of state government until May 1863, when it was evacuated before the Battle of Jackson and later vandalized by Federal troops.

The Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, Mississippi, is a historic landmark that offers a glimpse into the state's rich political and cultural heritage. Originally constructed in 1839, the Old Capitol served as Mississippi’s statehouse until 1903 and played a significant role in the state’s history, including the antebellum period and the Civil War.