MSU students assist with Gulf maritime museum

Mississippi State University architecture students, partnering with Gulf Coast residents, have been developing a vision for the Mississippi Maritime and Warship Museum in Pascagoula. MSU students are assisting with a layout for two buildings at the main museum site – the former Pascagoula High School math and band facilities. The cost to refurbish the museum may cost as much as $1.7 million and take two years to complete. Last weekend, 34 MSU architectural students returned to the coast to examine Lowry Island for a potential Phase II for the museum. The island is being considered for the potential site for a large sea-going vessel as part of the museum. Source: Biloxi Sun Herald, Feb. 6, 2014.