Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This one stands 10 mi west of New Augusta. Around 50K people visit each year.
A museum, 10 mi west of New Augusta
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 90–92°, and about 113 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Hattiesburg is the nearest base
Hattiesburg is 11 miles northwest, with 59 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1984
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum dates from 1984. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Each month’s highs and lows around Mississippi Armed Forces Museum are below.
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Armed Forces Museum serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. It is a member of the Army Museum System.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1984
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Towns to stay in near Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Nearest for a night are Hattiesburg (59) and Oak Grove (3).
Hattiesburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
48,802 people
11 mi northwest of Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mississippi Armed Forces Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 59 45 hotels · 3 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 48,802 | $166K | D |
| New Augusta | 10 mi east | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 557 | $85K | — |
| Oak Grove | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 3 hotels | 2,098 | $222K | — |
| Eastabuchie | 18 mi north | 25 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 82 | — | — |
| Wiggins | 23 mi south | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 4,316 | $113K | C− |
| Rawls Springs | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 1,499 | $89K | — |
| Purvis | 13 mi west | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,969 | $168K | — |
| West Hattiesburg | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 6,715 | $214K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Each of these is within 70 miles.
57 mi MuseumJefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum
35 mi MuseumLauren Rogers Museum of Art
212 mi MuseumAfrican American Military History Museum
58 mi MuseumOhr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art
57 mi Zoo & aquariumMississippi Aquarium
68 mi MuseumOld Spanish Fort
70 mi MuseumAbita Mystery HousePhoto credits
Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lauren Rogers Museum of Art: Michlaovic, Public domain · African American Military History Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mississippi Aquarium: Kaotate, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Spanish Fort: Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA, Public domain · Abita Mystery House: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
What town is Mississippi Armed Forces Museum near?
New Augusta, MS, about 10 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi Armed Forces Museum?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 65–80°.
How far is Mississippi Armed Forces Museum from New Orleans?
About 90 miles southwest of New Orleans, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mississippi Armed Forces Museum?
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional (PIB), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 104 miles.
Where should I stay near Mississippi Armed Forces Museum?
Hattiesburg (11 mi, 59 places to stay), Oak Grove (14 mi, 3 places to stay) and Eastabuchie (18 mi, 3 places to stay).
From people who live in New Augusta
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