The 4 Best Museums in Driving Distance of Picayune, MS

When traveling by yourself or with family or friends in Picayune, MS, make plans to spend some time enjoying culture, art, nature, and more at one of our excellent museums. We’re a small city that offers big fun, and you can experience some of it at the best museums Mississippi has to offer by checking out one of these great spots!

The Teddy Bear House Museum

A place that is sure to vie for the world’s cutest museum ever, this sweet spot at 1299 S. Haugh Ave. has over 15,000 teddy bears and teddy bear memorabilia. Kids and kids-at-heart will be thrilled to see the world’s largest collection of teddy bears, where themed rooms with historical and modern bears will delight you at every turn. Grab a gift for someone you love at the gift shop, and enjoy a snack and drink at the Teddy Bear Tea Room on your way out.

Alice Moseley Folk Art And Antique Museum

Home to over 80 works by celebrated local folk artist Alice Latimer Moseley, this museum at 1928 Depot Way in nearby Bay St. Louis gives you a chance to enjoy Ms. Moseley’s colorful artwork and much more. You’ll find antiques like depression glass, vintage bottles, and Majolica vases to add to the charm of this artist’s space. Admission is always free because Ms. Alice, who didn’t begin painting until she was 65 years old, wanted everyone to be able to enjoy art.

Infinity Science Center

Enjoy comfort in style when you drive your peppy Nissan Altima to this massive facility at 1 Discovery Circle in Pearlington, adjacent to NASA’s famed Stennis Space Center. Explore our earth, oceans, and space through galleries, videos, and presentations. Marvel at the Natrium’s 200 species of carniverous plants and explore a life-size model of the International Space Station’s Destiny module. A visit to Infinity will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. 

UCM Museum/Abita Mystery House

Billed as “Louisiana’s Most Eccentric Attraction,” you never know what you’ll find at this one-of-a-kind roadside museum at 22275 Hwy 36 in Abita Springs. Over 50,000 quirky objects and homemade inventions are on display here. Featuring displays in a 100-year-old Creole cottage and a vintage service station, this collection is one man’s deep dive into all things unusual. Bring a curious eye and an open mind to explore this whimsical spot!

Enjoy time at all these museums, among Mississippi’s finest offerings for culture, nature, and fun. While you’re around town, swing by Nissan of Picayune to test drive a quality Nissan vehicle. We’ll provide award-winning service and help you discover the perfect vehicle for your budget.