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# Parking Near Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Jackson

Landmark Parking · Jackson, Mississippi · Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

715 Mississippi Street

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Where Can I Park for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum?

The most direct option is the free museum parking garage behind the two museums, accessed from Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets. ADA accessible parking is available in the garage. North Street also has street parking, but drivers should observe posted restrictions and use the marked Jefferson Street garage entrance.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>715 Mississippi Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Commercial Garage Parking in Jackson, MS, 0.2 mi (6 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Union Station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Jackson

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## Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Garage on Jefferson Street

The most direct option is the museum parking garage behind the two museums, accessed from Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets. The garage is free, making it the practical first choice for a visit to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. ADA accessible parking is available in the garage (2mm.mdah.ms.gov).

The museum’s official visitor information also identifies street parking on North Street, while the garage entry is separate from the museum address at 715 Mississippi Street (mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/visit). The site lists museum hours as Tuesday through Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and Sunday from 11AM to 5PM (mcrm.mdah.ms.gov).

## North Street Parking and Nearby Museum-Area Alternatives

North Street is the named on-street alternative for visitors, with street parking available along the road (mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/visit). This can suit a short stop when the free garage is busy, although a space on the street puts you closer to surrounding traffic and local restrictions.

The wider museum complex is served by the [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) garage behind the museums on Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets (2mm.mdah.ms.gov). Drivers approaching from the Mississippi Street side should use the Jefferson Street entrance rather than searching around the front of the building for a separate visitor lot.

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## Busy Times and Street Rules Around the Site

Sunday visits fall within the listed 11AM to 5PM hours, so the surrounding streets can also see visitor traffic during that period.

North Street is specifically identified for street parking, while the official garage entrance is on Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets (mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/visit). Use the marked garage access and observe posted restrictions on North Street and the surrounding blocks, rather than treating every curb space as available parking.

## Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 to 0.3 Miles

A secure commercial garage space is listed 0.2 miles from the site for $3 a day. At 0.3 miles, Parksy lists garage parking at 123 N. President St. for $3 a month, plus another garage space for $14 a day.

Other 0.3-mile choices include affordable covered parking at the FAC II Garage for $3 a month and covered parking at 435 E. Capitol St. for $3 a day. The 123 N. President St. garage appears in two separate listings, both at $3 a month, so drivers should distinguish the spaces by their individual listing details before booking.

## Walking From Union Station to the Museum

Union Station is the nearest station, 0.8 miles from the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and a 16-minute walk away. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate museum area.

The museum is 0.4 miles from Jackson center, placing the site within a short urban walk of downtown. From Union Station, allow the full 16-minute walking time for the journey to 715 Mississippi Street, particularly when carrying bags or visiting with children.

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## Sources

- [Mississippi Department of Transportation](https://mdot.ms.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Visit](http://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/visit)
- [Directions & Parking](http://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/visit/directions)
- [Mississippi Civil Rights Museum](http://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum?

The most direct option is the free museum parking garage behind the two museums, accessed from Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets. ADA accessible parking is available in the garage. North Street also has street parking, but drivers should observe posted restrictions and use the marked Jefferson Street garage entrance.

### Is Parking at the Museum Garage Free?

Yes. The garage behind the two museums is free and is the practical first choice. Enter from Jefferson Street between Amite and Mississippi Streets. The garage entry is separate from the museum address at 715 Mississippi Street, and ADA accessible parking is available inside.

### Where Can I Find Street Parking Near the Museum?

North Street is the named on-street alternative, with street parking available along the road. Drivers should observe posted restrictions on North Street and the surrounding blocks, because every curb space is not available parking. From the Mississippi Street side, use the Jefferson Street garage entrance rather than searching around the building front.

### What Nearby Paid Parking Options Are Available?

Parksy lists a secure commercial garage 0.2 miles away for $3 a day. At 0.3 miles, options include garage parking at 123 N. President St. for $3 a month, another garage space for $14 a day, FAC II Garage covered parking for $3 a month, and 435 E. Capitol St. covered parking for $3 a day.

### What Are the Museum Parking and Visitor Hours?

Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and Sunday from 11AM to 5PM. Sunday visits fall within the listed 11AM to 5PM hours, so surrounding streets can see visitor traffic during that period. North Street is specifically identified for street parking.

### Can I Walk From Union Station to the Museum?

Union Station is 0.8 miles from the museum and a 16-minute walk away. This is a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate museum area. Allow the full 16-minute walking time to 715 Mississippi Street, particularly when carrying bags or visiting with children.

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