Biloxi, Mississippi’s Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum preserves and celebrates the region’s rich coastal heritage. Students exploring the museum delve into the Gulf Coast’s history of shrimping, oystering, and boat-building, discovering how these industries formed the backbone of local economies. Historical photographs, fishing vessels, and recreated exhibits offer an immersive view of the hardworking communities that thrived upon the bounty of the sea.
Teachers will appreciate the museum’s direct ties to social studies, economics, and environmental science curriculum. Whether you’re examining how weather patterns and hurricanes affect coastal industries or discussing sustainable fishing practices, the museum offers tangible examples that ground these lessons in real-life contexts. It’s an engaging way to show students how local traditions connect to bigger global issues around resource management and cultural identity.