Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Ocean Springs, MS
Vivid watercolors and murals of Gulf Coast nature by an artist who rowed out to the barrier islands to paint. In the heart of walkable Ocean Springs.
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is an art museum in Ocean Springs on Mississippi's Gulf Coast (510 Washington Avenue). It is devoted to the work of Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965), who depicted coastal plants, animals, landscapes and people. Lonely Planet describes him as an artist and lover of Gulf Coast nature.
The museum was dedicated on May 4, 1991. Besides Walter Anderson it honors his brothers, the potter Peter Anderson and the painter and ceramist James McConnell Anderson. The highlight is the "Little Room": after Anderson's death, his locked shack was found with its walls covered in murals of a day on Horn Island. These murals are preserved in the museum.
Lonely Planet also lists the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art among the region's sights. Please check opening hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 30.4108, -88.8276
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Walter Anderson Museum of Art?
Walter Anderson Museum of Art is in Ocean Springs, MS, at GPS 30.4108, -88.8276. It is about 4 mi from Biloxi.
Can you camp near Walter Anderson Museum of Art?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is RV Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Walter Anderson Museum of Art?
Walter Anderson Museum of Art is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Mississippi Gulf Coast on US-90.
What is there to see near Walter Anderson Museum of Art?
Places worth a stop nearby: Downtown Ocean Springs (0 mi), Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou (2 mi), Biloxi Lighthouse (5 mi) and Beauvoir (9 mi).
When is the best time to visit Walter Anderson Museum of Art?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)