Mississippi Armed Forces Museum — Attraction in Hattiesburg

If you have never been to Camp Shelby and a civilian, you will need to check in at the visitor center (just to the right of the gate) with your DL. After that, ask the guard at the gate how to get to the museum and it’s very easy to locate.

Well worth the drive. It is free to tour, but there is a place to leave a donation - which you should do. This was a great museum with so much to read and learn. I grew up in Mississippi and never knew about some of the events that took place in my state. My 12 y.o. boys enjoyed every square inch. It was very chilly inside, and a little jacket or sweater would be needed if you tend to be on the cold-side. Outside, we wandered and admired the vehicles. There was a small...

We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Lots and lots to read so plenty of that was skipped over this trip because I was with a 10 year old and he wanted to move too fast for all that. He enjoyed himself too so it’s not too adult for the kiddos. I think it’s telling I took no pictures of the conflict I was in and had a major anxiety spike driving through Camp Shelby. It had not occurred to me that I went to PLDC there in the 80s. It was a weird “forget and then I was in the middle of a vivid memory” moment. Showed DOD identification to get on base so I don’t know the procedure...

I really enjoyed this museum. I came to Hattiesburg on a day trip and saw that this was recommended on a travel site. I did not know that the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum was actually on base. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Even had a few jokes about my AL tag. Anyways, I learned a bunch from this museum. As crazy as our history is, I think if you are interested in the military and previous wars, this would be a great place to visit. If you can't stomach the brutal truth, then maybe you should check out something a little...