Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium located in Gulfport, Mississippi; it opened August 29, 2020, on the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, replacing the Marine Life Oceanarium, which was destroyed by the hurricane. Nearby, Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum (7.3 mi) leads the list. Pleasant highs of 63–83°F mark the mildest months, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
A zoo & aquarium inside Gulfport
You can stay in Gulfport
Mississippi Aquarium is inside Gulfport, which has 49 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 ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Gulfport Biloxi (GPT) has airline service, about 3 miles from Mississippi Aquarium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium located in Gulfport, Mississippi; it opened August 29, 2020, on the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, replacing the Marine Life Oceanarium, which was destroyed by the hurricane. The 5.8-acre (2.3 ha) complex incorporates both indoor and outdoor habitats with more than 200 species of animals and 50 species of native plants. Construction costs were paid through federal, state, local, and private consortiums.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 200 species
- Area
- 6 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Rooms near Mississippi Aquarium
Nearest for a night are Gulfport (49) and Biloxi (60).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mississippi Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | in town | — | 49 38 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 76,506 | $175K | — |
| Biloxi | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 60 37 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 12 RV parks | 48,516 | $225K | D |
| Pass Christian 20% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 15 min | 9 6 hotels · 3 RV parks | 6,459 | $271K | B+ |
| D'Iberville | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 13,557 | $210K | D |
| Long Beach | 5 mi west | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,309 | $215K | B+ |
| Bay St. Louis | 16 mi west | 25 min | 20 7 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 10,634 | $260K | C |
| Ocean Springs | 18 mi east | 25 min | 19 7 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 18,993 | $259K | — |
| St. Martin | 14 mi east | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,139 | $172K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Mississippi Aquarium
Other well-known places within 68 miles.
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaCaesars Superdome
Big draw62 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
Big draw67 mi MuseumUSS Alabama
17 mi MuseumJefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum
66 mi MuseumNational World War II Museum707K visitors a year
48 mi LandmarkFort Macomb
64 mi MuseumFort Morgan
67 mi MuseumUSS DrumPhoto credits
Caesars Superdome: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Alabama: USN, Public domain · Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War II Museum: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Macomb: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Morgan: Altairisfar, Public domain · USS Drum: Jean-Pierre Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Mississippi Aquarium
Is Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport?
Yes. It’s inside Gulfport, MS.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi Aquarium?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Mississippi Aquarium from New Orleans?
About 55 miles southwest of New Orleans, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mississippi Aquarium?
Gulfport Biloxi (GPT), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Mississippi Aquarium?
Gulfport (in town, 49 places to stay), Biloxi (10 mi, 60 places to stay) and Pass Christian (10 mi, 9 places to stay).
From people who live in Gulfport
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