Things To Do
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
Peer into the window of Hattiesburg’s Pocket Museum! Catch a short film at the Hattiesburg Pocket Theater! Take a piece of art, or leave a piece of art at the Hattiesburg Art Gallery! Each attraction in this very special alley in Downtown Hattiesburg is ever-changing, sometimes cute, sometimes curious, but always interesting! Our hope is that you visit often and by discovering Mississippi’s Tiniest Museum, Tiniest Art Gallery and most unique Movie Theater, you are moved to explore the side streets, back alleys, dirt roads, crooks and creeks of our city and state with wild abandon and unlimited curiosity….because you never know what’s around the next corner!
Hattiesburg Zoo
The Hattiesburg Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world. Zoo facilities also include picnic areas, a train, carousel, concessions, Splash Pad, Parris Jewelers Mining Sluice, Touch Africa Petting Zoo, African Drum Station, Gift Shop, EdZOOcation center, Asbury Discovery Center, Wallaby Walkabout, and so much more!
The Lucky Rabbit
The Lucky Rabbit is two big, old buildings located next door to each other. They're filled with unique finds and nostalgic treasures from long ago. It was created in early 2013, by Brandon and Abby Thaxton, who had a small budget and a big vision. 10 years later, the store has grown to become one of Hattiesburg’s local favorite places to visit and bring the family. The Lucky Rabbit is open every Saturday and Sunday. The unique shop boasts over-the-top displays, such as vintage arcades, old cola machines, working payphone booths, and old video game systems. Additionally, Brandon and Abby focus on fun displays that are great for photos, such as a Volkswagen Buses, a 1970's McDonald's Hamburger Jail, and nostalgic TV show recreations. The Lucky Rabbit is open every Saturday 9a-6p and Sunday 11a-5p and constantly restocking your favorite vintage finds, furniture, local nostalgia, unique gifts, and more.
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
A single story of freedom can change a life for good. Thousands of stories of freedom can change a nation for the better. At the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, we amplify the whispers of our unsung heroes. We protect the precious artifacts that hold our history. We keep our veterans’ stories alive. We make the historical personal as we connect past, present, and future. A brighter, more beautiful future rests on our ability to preserve and reckon with our past. Here, we honor our heroes. Here, we defend our stories.
Visit Hattiesburg
Welcome to Hattiesburg!!!! FIND YOUR ‘WHY’ IN HATTIESBURG Hattiesburg is a city like no other. A place where families begin, those who wander are found, and careers embark. It is a place with a rich history and a bright future. Underestimated, but never bothered. A hub of culture and a beacon of prosperity. A place of immense passion and unwavering pride. We are the hub, the heartbeat, and center of life in the Gulf South. Connect with our bustling live music scene or impressive variety of local eateries. Taste the selections created in the barrels of our downtown brewery. Discover our growing art scene, free military museums, and beautiful outdoors. Whether business or leisure make us your destination, experience the authentic flavor our locals cannot get enough of. We are a city that beckons to all. Visit Hattiesburg, where life happens.