Walter Anderson Museum of Art — Attraction in Ocean Springs

I don't want to post many pictures, but we took lots and went around again without our phones. This place is inspired and thoughtfully laid out. It is fairly small, but well-sized and big enough to easily spend an hour in. Staff is very helpful and friendly and the art just comes to life in ways we never could have expected. The more you look at his murals, the more you see. They also had other good exhibits, including the room he uses to paint in. Truly a fantastic experience in every way. The gift shop is cute and not too pricey, and the museum is provocative, educational, and relaxing. I would drive for hours to come see this again. Admission is $10 for adults, but we were happy to pay it after walking around. It may not be everyone's personal cup of tea, but even if you aren't a fan of his style this is well worth a visit. We spent two hours there and I would highly, highly recommend going. Make time for it if you can, it's...

This may be a small museum but don't let that deter you from going. It is packed with local history, amazing art, rotating exhibitions, stellar events and a sweet little gift shop. If you enjoy art that is somewhere between folk art and art nouveau, then this is a must see. I love his cats- they have SO much personality. And the animals are rendered so colorfully. I really enjoyed it. The current guest exhibition is Martha Kelly's prints (hand carved and hand pressed) and is a must see. Her motifs, like Anderson's, are also nature inspired and she illustrates gulf scenery in her bold, emotional style while using colors evocative of the moody sunsets and sunrises on the coast. The inclusion of her sketchbooks is a nice nod to the educational aspect of the museum in showing the work behind the work of Anderson through his sketches, carved blocks, and...

Thank you Tony DiFatte for taking us through the story of Walter Anderson: the days of large families, ambition, values and education. Let your guard down for a moment and you can experience awe and empathy. This is rare opportunity to be up close with a world class artist's work, where it was inspired and made. The works from grand painted murals to a contract for a dollar. The life story of a strangely honest and out of place person with a passion for nature and not popularity. He had really broad skills, obsession, and huge challenges. The love of his wife in the setting of a magical coast of forrest and shadows and spectrums comes through in waves. The staff and volunteers are likewise pure and passionate. It is well curated and has enough works to change over time. It is well worth making the museum and Ocean Springs a part...