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About Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at Two Mississippi Museums
Welcome to the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium, a versatile performance and presentation space housed within the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. This auditorium serves as a focal point for history-themed talks, film events, and community programs hosted by the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. With a flexible seating arrangement and a capacity typically around 350, the venue accommodates a range of events from intimate lectures to larger gatherings. Whether you’re attending a History Is Lunch talk, a film festival gala, or a community discussion, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.
Parking is convenient with a free visitor parking garage behind the museums on Jefferson Street, plus additional spots along North Street for easy access. The venue is accessible by Jackson’s JTRAN bus system, with Union Station nearby for broader travel options. When planning accommodations, consider nearby hotels like the Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown, The Westin Jackson, and Best Western Plus Downtown Coliseum for comfortable stays within walking distance or a quick ride to the venue. For food and drink before or after events, there are several dining options in downtown Jackson that pair well with a night at the auditorium. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure your travel and meals with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium, Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
- Venue type: Dedicated auditorium within the Two Mississippi Museums (Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum).
- Capacity: 200–400 depending on configuration; typical theatre seating around 350 (approximate figures from venue listings).
- Seating chart: No public, official seating chart published online; capacity and layout vary by event.
- Parking: Free visitor parking garage behind the museums on Jefferson Street (ADA accessible); additional parking on North Street.
- Transit: Served by Jackson’s JTRAN bus system; Union Station nearby; fixed-route service available.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown (235 W Capitol St), The Westin Jackson (407 S Congress St), Best Western Plus Downtown Coliseum (725 Larson St).
- Notable events hosted: History Is Lunch talks (MDAH) in the auditorium; MLK Night of Culture (Feb. 2024 event reported by local press); JXN Film Festival Black Tie Awards Gala (July 2025).
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of the auditorium; it retains the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium name within the Two Mississippi Museums.