Hitachi Energy Crystal Springs, Nancy and Ray Neilsen, and Mayor John Horhn Sponsor Free Admission to Two Mississippi Museums During the State Fair
Mississippi is participating in the nationwide Great American State Fair initiative as part of the America250 commemoration
Multiple sponsors will provide free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums during the Mississippi State Fair, giving families and visitors an opportunity to explore the state’s history at no cost. Free admission will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 3, sponsored by Hitachi Energy Crystal Springs; Friday, Oct. 10, sponsored by Nancy and Ray Neilsen; and Saturday, Oct. 11, sponsored by Jackson Mayor John Horhn.
The free admission coincides with the state fair’s participation in the nationwide Great American State Fair initiative as part of the America250 commemoration.
“We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, whose support will allow fairgoers to explore the rich stories of Mississippi during this year’s state fair,” said Michael Morris, director of the Two Mississippi Museums.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said the free admission “affords a great opportunity to the public.”
“Our close proximity makes this a perfect combination of education and entertainment, where visitors can learn more about our history and the contributions of our state while enjoying Mississippi agriculture and all that the state fair has to offer. I encourage our fairgoers to attend the Two Mississippi Museums while they are in Jackson,” said Gipson.
“At Hitachi Energy, our commitment extends beyond the workplace and into the communities we serve. Sponsoring a free admission day at the Two Mississippi Museums deepens our outreach, connects us with neighboring communities, and provides opportunities for people to engage with Mississippi’s history and civil rights legacy,” said Chivona Roberts, Community Engagement specialist at Hitachi Energy Crystal Springs. “For many, this may be their first museum visit, and we are proud to make that possible during the Mississippi State Fair—one of the busiest and most celebrated times of the year.”
“Jackson's two world-class museums—the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum—draw visitors from across the state, region, and globe. These Smithsonian-quality institutions tell a complete story: not just Mississippi's past but its future and untapped potential. They're helping reshape how the world sees our state,” said Ray Neilsen.
“Jackson is proud to welcome visitors to our capital city during this historic state fair and America’s 250th celebration. Free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums gives families and fairgoers the chance to experience Mississippi’s place in the American story while also enjoying all that Jackson has to offer,” Mayor Horhn said.
The Two Mississippi Museums take visitors through the sweep of Mississippi history and the state’s role as ground zero in the nation’s Civil Rights Movement. The museums are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.