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Biloxi Visitors Center

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Biloxi Visitors Center is a 25,000 square foot facility, which provides visitors with information on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and events. The visitor center is not only a place to obtain information on the area, but it is an attraction in itself!

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The Biloxi Visitors Center, which opened in July 2011 in the shadow of the Biloxi Lighthouse on U.S. 90, fuses the city's architectural
heritage with state-of-the-art technology and multi-media exhibits to give visitors and residents alike a feel for the Biloxi of yesterday and today.

Besides offering a wealth of information about visitor amenities in Biloxi, the visitors center is also a museum of sorts, housing nearly a dozen multi-media exhibits that tell the story of Biloxi, its people, its connection to the water, and its cultural diversity. You'll find a gift shop offering all sorts of Biloxi memorabilia, with many of the items created by local artists and craftsmen.

Among the attractions on the second floor is a 67-seat movie theater with continuous showings of the 10-minute film "We are Biloxi," and the 50 minute long film "Hurricane Katrina & Biloxi." Stepping out onto the second-floor porch, you'll be eye level with the beacon of the
Biloxi Lighthouse, enjoying the cool breezes off the Gulf of Mexico, or
soaking up the panoramic view of the Biloxi beach and Mississippi Sound.

The 24,000 square-foot center bears a striking resemblance to the Dantzler House, a two-story city-owned structure that stood on the site until Aug. 29, 2005, when it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Among the features inspired by the Dantzler: two-story porches, a grand staircase, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Also included in the visitors center are the original stained-glass windows from the Dantzler House which were miraculously salvageable.

The visitors center, which is open seven days a week and
available for private parties or corporate functions, is also home to the
Biloxi and Biloxi Bay chambers of commerce.

The city constructed the $11 million facility with federal and
state funds and insurance proceeds.

Address: 1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
Phone: (228) 374-3105
su.sm.ixolib@rotisiv
State: Mississippi
City: Biloxi
Zip Code: 39530


Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
Looks like a small museum instead of just a visitor center. Really clean restroom. I was lucky to attend a fair with incredible craft and paintings when I visited the center.
7 years ago (08-01-2018)
Lots of things to see, not just pamphlets for the area. Beautiful building inside and out. Worth a stop.
7 years ago (12-04-2018)
The Visitor’s Center isn’t just a wealth of information about what to do in our area, it is a stunning museum of Biloxi history and has a charming gift shop with unique, locally-made gifts from some of the best artists in the area. Even though I’ve lived here most of my life, today was my first time going into the lighthouse—what a treat!
8 years ago (21-12-2017)
It's more than just a visitor center. It's a nice museum and it provides interesting local history. It's free.
8 years ago (24-09-2017)
Very friendly informative staff. If you are unsure what to do on the Coast I would make this a place to start on the first day. They have great suggestions and ideas of things to do as well as contact information for some great restaurants, charter fishing, tours, events and local entertainment. There is a lot of information on Biloxi as well as some great artwork by local artist. The building itself can also be rented out for events, weddings, social gatherings etc.
9 years ago (01-11-2016)
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