Visitor Information
IMMC will open at its new location at the Mississippi Arts Center at 201 East Pascagoula
Street, Jackson, Mississippi. IMMC will
Premiere
The Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written Word Exhibition
And
Companion Exhibition
Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West
The façade of original home of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures
is based on the Salon Rico or Rich Hall, presumed to be the main reception hall
in the Madînat al-Zahrâ’, the palace of Caliph ’Abd ar-Rahmân
III. It was built near Cordoba, Spain, between 953 and 957. The use of archways
is an Islamic architectural contribution as is the use of ceramic tile.
EXHIBITION DATES AND HOURS
Dates:
OPENING November 28, 2006—December 30, 2007
Hours:
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tuesday–Saturday)
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sundays)
(with possible extended hours starting June 2007)
GIFT SHOP AND BOOKSTORE
The Gift Shop and Bookstore is open during the same hours as the Museum and will
contain imported items of interest related to the Timbuktu and Moorish Spain exhibitions.
TOURS
The IMMC offers personalized guided tours for adults and children with two weeks’
advance reservation. Please inquire about multilingual and special needs accommodations.
Guided tours are available outside of regular Museum hours. Please contact us at
(601) 960-0440 or online to schedule. A Museum staff
member will call you to confirm your reservation.
Enrichment Activities: A wide range of educational programs, including
teacher-training workshops, is offered for this exhibition. Special activities in
the Learning Laboratory offer hands-on experiences for children and adults. Please
contact us at (601) 960-0440 for online for an updated
program schedule.
DIRECTION
The Museum is located at 201 E. Pascagoula Street in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.
From Interstate 55, take the Pearl Street Exit (Exit 96A) into downtown Jackson.
Turn left at Lamar Street. The Museum is located two blocks south at the northeast
corner of Lamar and Pascagoula Streets.
PARKING
Metered parking is available on Lamar and Pascagoula Streets, and paid parking lots
are adjacent to the building. Passenger drop-off and complimentary parking for tour
and school buses is conveniently located behind the building on West Street.
TICKET INFORMATION
Prepaid Tickets can be purchased online. Just bring us
a printout of your confirmation email to pickup tickets upon arrival at the museum.
Or you can purchase them upon arrival at the museum. Group tickets are also avaiable
through our online system or by contacting us at the
museum at (601) 960-0440.
LEGACY OF TIMBUKTU
"In the last millennium an important global legacy was uncovered—the literate
culture of AFRICA!"
This legacy lives in the extraordinary richness of historical manuscripts that still
survive.
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