The International Museum of Muslim Cultures
America's First Muslim Museum
201 E Pascagoula St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
- Phone: (601) 960-0440
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures
201 E Pascagoula St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
- Phone: (601) 960-0440
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures201 E Pascagoula St.
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Unique in America, IMMC is dedicated to educating the public about Islamic history, art, and culture. The Museum showcases two permanent exhibitions alongside a rotation of temporary exhibits throughout the year. The Legacy of Timbuktu features ancient manuscripts uncovering West Africa’s literate culture and celebrating a glorious age of learning and empire-building.
HISTORY:
In December 2000, a group of Jackson, Mississippi Muslims identified the need for developing a local museum to educate the public about Islamic history and culture and Muslims' contributions to world civilization.
With the hard work and dedication of co-founders Mrs. Okolo Rashid and Mr. Emad Al-Turk and a steering team of scholars, experts, and community members, the Museum opened in April 2001 with a major exhibition, Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West alongside the Museo del Prado’s international touring exhibition The Majesty of Spain, at the Mississippi Arts Pavilion in downtown Jackson’s Arts District. The museum attracted over 2,000 visitors in its first month of operation and continues to be a pioneer in sharing the beauty and majesty of the world’s Muslim cultures.
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- Wheelchair Accessible
- Family Friendly
- Good for Groups
- History
- Tours Available
- Age Discounts
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