Museum Galleries
The museum’s seven galleries feature changing art, science, and history exhibits with semi-permanent exhibits of wildlife art and a clock collection.
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
October 16, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences. Julia’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, and teach how to make delicious food. Learning empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture.
Made in Jackson
Semi Permanent Exhibit
Until April 2025
The first iteration of our returned Jackson History Gallery, Made in Jackson features industries, companies, and individuals central to our memories and city. This exhibit will grow and change as we incorporate more of Jackson’s extensive history.
Jackson Civic Art Association’s Quarterly Art Exhibition
On View
The JCAA has returned to our exhibit spaces with their Quarterly Art Exhibition. This exhibit area will change on a quarterly basis, cycling local artists work from the Jackson area. Stop out and see us today through the end of the first quarter to view this lovely bunch of local artists!
Art a’ Loan: 18th Annual Exhibition featuring Young Poets
On View at Ella Sharp Museum: October 1 to November 26, 2024
Ella Sharp Museum’s annual Art a Loan program celebrates and shares the talents of Jackson County student artists. Selected art pieces are professionally matted and framed, then put on exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum. During the exhibit, local businesses can choose pieces to rent and display in their businesses through the next year.
The Magnificent Obsession: Celebrating 15 years of the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art
Semi-Permanent Exhibit
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art, The Magnificent Obsession introduces visitors to wildlife art collectors Andy and Sandy Andrews, while exploring how art, hunting, and conservation connect.
Outdoor Sculptures
On View Year-Round
Walk the museum grounds and explore our outdoor sculptures on the campus of Ella Sharp Museum.