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Ohr-O'Keefe Museum

386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530
228-374-5547
Ranked #6 of 30 attractions in Biloxi
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Leisure education, Arts and crafts
Owner description: The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is dedicated to the life and pottery of George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi. Our Frank Gehry designed campus features a...... more » Owner description: The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is dedicated to the life and pottery of George Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi. Our Frank Gehry designed campus features a Welcome Center, which houses our Museum Cafe, Museum Store, Frank Gehry Gallery, free wi-fi, and a rotating exhibition of work by acclaimed MS artists. Two exhibition galleries feature changing exhibitions by internationally known artists as well as the ceramic pots of George Ohr. The Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center is also currently open. Projected completion date for the Center of Ceramic Arts and well as The Pods is November 2012. Open: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. Please call the museum for information on admission charges, tours, and facility rental. « less
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Atlanta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I loved seeing the History of Biloxi, the Museum is a perfect addition to a trip to Biloxi More

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Diamondhead, Mississippi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The set up is interesting and worth the visit for the architecture alone! More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Gulf coast is pretty dull architecturally and the stretch of road between Biloxi and Pass Christian is the worst. It's casino-ugly and pretty depressing. The only exceptions are Bellevoir and the Ohr-O'Keefe complex. When I visited, there were five exhibits, all of them worth the time and a charming cafeteria that will get better with practice. But the best... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

this museum is more about the architect that the art it houses. It is not completed and has had one bad set back after another. The architect is Frank Owen Gehry, a Canadian American Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Hurricane Katrina did a lot of damage to the concept of integrating a local/nationally known artist and the most famous internationally known architect... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

We were all intrigued by the pottery. The staff was very informative and helpful. The took much time to tell us about the gallery and the art. Highly recommend. More

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Burlington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Being a fan of both Frank Gehry and good pottery, this was a must-see during our time on the Gulf coast and we were so thrilled with the experience. Although only phase 1 is complete, it is already more than worth a visit and we can't wait to return when the campus is complete. The exhibits in the two pavilions... More

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Pender, Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Seeing some of the work of the "Mad Potter of Biloxi was interesting in itself, but this museum also has exhibits rotate in and out on a frequent basis; giving visitors new things to see. They were expanding so they could display more when we were there. Its a nice place to visit and takes about an hour to 90... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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Absolutely intriguing exhibits and history! This is a MUST do in Biloxi. Check the hours ahead of time. There is some on-going construction but if you're in Biloxi any day Tuesday - Saturday you must stop by! More

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Very friendly ladies and interesting information discovered. More

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Tullahoma, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
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I am a Mississippi native and have always been intrigued by the pottery of George Ohr, so while traveling along the Gulf Coast I took the opportunity to visit the museum. In addition to the extensive collection of Ohr's unrivaled pottery, there was also a great exhibit of photographs of African American jazz artists from the 1950's era. My family... More

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