Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art

The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art is a non-profit art museum located in Biloxi, Mississippi, dedicated to the ceramics of George E. Ohr, the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi".

The museum is named for ceramic artist George E. Ohr (1857-1918), as well as Annette O'Keefe, late wife of former Biloxi mayor Jeremiah O'Keefe, Sr., who was instrumental in donating money and raising funds for the completion of the museum campus.

In July 2011, less than a year after it opened, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum was facing financial difficulties because revenues were not sufficient to cover operating costs. In October 2011, the Biloxi City Council agreed to provide financial support for the museum, which is housed in city-owned buildings, with an expectation that the museum would grow into a center for cultural tourism.

Location

386 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, Harrison County
Mississippi, USA

Getting There

The best way to reach the museum by public transportation depends on your starting location. If you are coming from within Biloxi, the Coast Transit Authority (CTA) bus service operates throughout the city and has several bus stops near the museum. The Biloxi Transit Center is about a 15-minute walk from the museum. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. If you are coming from outside Biloxi, the nearest major airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, which is about 20 miles away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or rental car to the museum.

Nearby Airports

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