Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum (MSIM) was established in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Its origins go back to 1986. Close by, Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum is 6.6 mi away.
A museum inside Biloxi
You can stay in Biloxi
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is inside Biloxi, which has 60 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1986
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum dates from 1986. About ↓
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Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum (MSIM) was established in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It accomplishes this mission through an array of exhibits on shrimping, oystering, recreational fishing, wetlands, managing marine resources, charter boats, marine blacksmithing, wooden boat building, net-making, catboats/Biloxi skiff, shrimp peeling machine and numerous historic photographs and objects. The Wade Guice Hurricane Museum within the museum, featuring 1,400 square feet (130 m2) of exhibit space and a state of the art theatre. The Museum has brought life to local maritime history and heritage by replicating two 65-ft two-masted Biloxi Schooners.
In August 2005, the Museum was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Nine years later, a newly constructed museum opened to the public.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1986
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to sleep near Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Biloxi (60) and Gulfport (49).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | in town | — | 60 37 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 12 RV parks | 48,516 | $225K | D |
| Gulfport | 13 mi west | 20 min | 49 38 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 76,506 | $175K | — |
| Ocean Springs | 4 mi east | 5 min | 19 7 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 18,993 | $259K | — |
| D'Iberville | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 13,557 | $210K | D |
| St. Martin | 3 mi north | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,139 | $172K | — |
| Latimer | 7 mi north | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 6,756 | $189K | — |
| Gulf Hills | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 8,451 | $204K | — |
| Gautier | 12 mi east | 20 min | 10 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 19,069 | $166K | C |
Getting there
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Next door to Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Places worth adding lie within 61 miles.
Big draw54 mi MuseumUSS Alabama
17 mi MuseumJefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum
2in town MuseumOhr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art
51 mi MuseumFort Morgan
54 mi MuseumUSS Drum
54 mi MuseumBattleship Memorial Park
61 mi LandmarkFort Macomb
314 mi Zoo & aquariumMississippi AquariumPhoto credits
USS Alabama: USN, Public domain · Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Morgan: Altairisfar, Public domain · USS Drum: Jean-Pierre Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Battleship Memorial Park: Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Macomb: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5 · Mississippi Aquarium: Kaotate, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum: common questions
Is Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi?
Yes. It’s inside Biloxi, MS.
When is the best time to visit Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum from New Orleans?
About 68 miles west of New Orleans, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum?
Gulfport Biloxi (GPT), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 88 miles.
Where should I stay near Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum?
Biloxi (in town, 60 places to stay), Gulfport (13 mi, 49 places to stay) and Ocean Springs (4 mi, 19 places to stay).
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