A TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE
Our museum is not a memorial to a disaster, but a tribute to the strength and beauty of the human spirit.
UPCOMING EVENT
A Waveland School Reunion
Saturday—October 25, 2025
10am–12pm @ WGZM
We are looking for former students and their families so we can invite them to an All Class Reunion (1931-1969) of The Old Waveland School.
To sign up, RSVP or provide us with more names of possible attendees by contacting Judy Yarborough at (228)363-3551
PAST EVENT
Katrina Reflections:
20 Years of Rebirth
Events throughout August 2025
In partnership with Hancock Library System and Studio Waveland, a series of free events was be offered throughout August in recognition off the upcoming 20' Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
PAST EVENT
2025 Hurricane Prep Seminar
You can always find FREE hurricane preparedness materials at our museum—courtesy of MEMA, Hancock County Emergency Management, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, and South Group Insurance. Come by to grab a few copies for you, your friends, and your family!
It’s never too early to prep for hurricane season!
PERMANENT CHILDREN’S/EDUCATION AREA
Discovery Alley
Step into our WGZM Discovery Alley! Our interactive children’s area features a stunning 37-foot mural, engaging museum-inspired games, a crafting space, and a FREE hurricane simulator—all designed to make learning fun and accessible. Come see what you can discover!
Permanent Exhibits
The Katrina Recovery Quilt Collection
Backyards & Beyond
Visiting us with a large group?
If you have a group of 20 or more, please call us with at least 2 weeks notice to reserve the date. This gives us time to prepare for your visit. Thank you!
So we can continue serving large groups of visitors, donations are very appreciated.
You can follow us on social media
We are now using a NEW Facebook Page—@wavelandsgzm. Please Like and Follow our new Page to keep up with the latest WGZM news and content.
We would love your feedback!
For those who have visited us previously, we thank you and hope that you enjoyed your experience.
For anyone interested in visiting our museum, please view our page on Tripadvisor to read testimonials from our guests.
We hope to see you all soon. Thank you for your support!
