The Ohr-O'Keefe Museums in Biloxi, Mississippi is located on Swetman Drive and has always been a popular tourist site by those interested in art and specifically pottery.
George Ohr, who's known as the "Mad Potter of Biloxi" has many displays of his wonderful pottery on display. The characteristic of his pottery that makes it so unique is the bright glazes and paper-thin walls.
The Ohr-O'Keefe museum displays the work and exhibits of many of the local artists as well as many traveling exhibits for all other the nation. This museum may be small, but is known for the quality of the artwork they display. The tourists and locals that come to visit the museum love the fact that they are not rushed when touring this museum, but are given time to look at each piece on display. The museum prided themselves on the archive of collections they kept available for any researchers. The admission has always been free, which makes it even more remarkable for a tourist attraction. The staff is so friendly and helpful; the visitors always plan to return.
Due to the damage Hurricane Katrina created, much of the museum is no longer the same. The new museum offers even bigger and better things. During the construction of the new museum, the mobile museum of art was generous enough to store the Ohr collection of pottery.
The new Ohr-O'Keefe museum boasts f other great collection of African American art and exhibits of the history of the area and museums. There will also be special tributes to the Native Americans. This museum promises to be a great legacy of the culture from southeastern United States. The Ohr-O'Keefe museum, known as a $30 million project, is said to be a legacy to all the greatest art in the area.
