Belzoni

Catfish Museum & Visitors Center by Will Jacks

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The Catfish Museum and Visitors Center is housed in an old railroad depot.  Indoor exhibits feature hand crafted displays by Mississippi artisans using paper relief, ceramics, metal and wood carvings, a video also explains the various aspects of catfish farming including constructing ponds, hatching eggs and seining. Outdoors a flower sculpture made of spawning cans welcomes visitors as they arrive.  Hatching tanks and seining nets complete the display by the entrance.  Last, but not least, is a miniature catfish pond featuring a 40 foot catfish fountain. "King Cat" reigns.


The Catfish Museum & Visitor Center is opened Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Admission is free.