Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is a thriving arts and cultural center located in downtown Meridian that inspires Mississippi pride and transforms lives through authentic cultural experiences. 

The MAX features a museum celebrating Mississippi’s creative legacy, a two-story hall of fame showcasing the state’s ground breaking artists, and dynamic studio and performance spaces where people of all ages explore their creative passions. 

A gateway to arts and culture across the state, The MAX is utterly unique. There’s no place like it, because there’s no place like Mississippi. 

Here, the magic and mojo of Mississippi’s cultural legacy come to life. Past, present, and future come together at The MAX, where we honor Mississippi’s creative icons, showcase working artists, and nurture the next generation.