A TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE


Our museum is not a memorial to a disaster, but a tribute to the strength and beauty of the human spirit.

UPCOMING EVENT

2025 Hurricane Prep Seminar

Monday—May 12, 2025 @11am

Join us to hear useful preparation information from MEMA, Hancock County Emergency Management, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, and South Group Insurance.

It’s never too early to prep for hurricane season!


PERMANENT CHILDREN’S/EDUCATION AREA

Discovery Alley

Our new WGZM Discovery Alley is now open to visitors! This newly renovated area in our museum will function as a special area for children and as our interactive education area. Located next to our Waveland Room, Discovery Alley currently features a custom 37ft mural, museum-based games and crafting area, and a FREE hurricane simulator.

Permanent Exhibits

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The Katrina Recovery Quilt Collection

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Backyards & Beyond

You can follow us on social media


We are now using a NEW Facebook Page—@wavelandsgzm. Please Like and Follow our new Page to keep up with the latest WGZM news and content.

 

 

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For those who have visited us previously, we thank you and hope that you enjoyed your experience.
For anyone interested in visiting our museum, please view our page on Tripadvisor to read testimonials from our guests.
We hope to see you all soon. Thank you for your support!