I am so grateful that Yelp suggested this place to me!! I had NO IDEA that Jim Henson lived in…read moreLeland, Mississippi as a child and created Kermit the Frog there! I cried when I got to the museum. I SERIOUSLY CRIED! I adored Sesame Street when I was growing up in the early 80's. It was a huge part of my life. And this museum was so incredible to stumble upon. And I went down the street and saw the Rainbow Connection Bridge in honor of Jim Henson. My cup runneth over! And the gift shop is lovely

I am from Leland. This is a wonderful place for a child or an adult to visit. It talks about the…read morehistory of the Muppets and how it led to them on Sesame Street.

A really nicely done museum. Great exhibits, tons of blues trivia and history. Filled with stuff…read moreabout the highway 61 migration route. The ladies working the gift shop are adorable.

One of the best music museums I've been to. Not big, but rich in texture and personalities. Worth…read moreit! Note: one reviewer said it's free. It's not: $15 general admission. Double worth it!

The interpretive center is exceptional, providing detailed historical information along the civil…read morerights trail.rț

This amazing piece of property is steps away from the Sumner courthouse, and we all know what it's…read moreknown for. When I think about '55-- My paternal great-grandfather worked here then, living his humble grocer's life, a Chinese liaison bridging Black and White tensions, lending to his Black customers until they could get paid from the cotton work. It was a rotten, hard filled with racism. And now it's the interpretive center. The space was rather large, clean, sparse. The photos and his grocery sign and all of the sad memory that is commemorated here-- set and opened with the intention of starting dialogue of racial reconciliation. It was one of the most sobering moments of my life. The kind young man working here told me that my jin was very good to him and his family as he grew up, and he told me some stories of being a kid and buying snacks here. He let me walk every inch of the place, trying to imagine my relatives living in the rear of their store. I aim to head back for a visit, whenever it is "safe" to.

The Great Museum of the Mississippi Delta. You can read writings on history of cotton. You can…read morealso view early life in the Mississippi Delta and on the town of Greenwood. There's a walk through room of a Mississippi Delta Swamp which shows the type animals that actually live in the Delta. The admission was $10. They do give senior citizen discounts so don't forget to ask for it if you are one. One section I really enjoyed was the history and civil war display. I learned several things including that Greenwood at one time had 7 newspapers in the late 1800's. Of course only one of these would be successful. There's also a canon in here that can still shoot. As a result, it is used from time to time for Civil War reenactments.

It's a little museum. Was there less than an hr. They have a bunch of discounts for the admission…read moreprice also. Excellent job on the war aspect of the museum. There was a Lil bit of art. And the nature part was very interactive for kids. Would like to see a little bit more in it. Maybe videos? More on blues history? More on early life in the delta? Just expected a little bit more.

First rate all the way. Great displays and memorabilia. Lots of excellent video and photos…read more Beautiful museum. Beautiful building too. Highly recommended. They also have instruments belonging to famous musicians; for example, Bob Dylan's upright Yamaha piano that he owned from 1969 to 1975. He wrote Blood on the Tracks on it. Had lots of the red carpet fashions from Grammy Awards.

Abundant parking, located adjacent to Delta State University. The building is pristine in…read morecleanliness from the exhibits to the restroom. The state is incredibly polite and informative. I'll definitely revisit as it is only 1.75 hrs from Memphis! If you are a fan of music, museums, or history, see this place. Not extremely large, but packed with musical gems and interactive exhibits ranging from videos, to recording booths where you can make a complete song!

Absolutely no rock 'n' roll tour. The south would be complete without a visit to this spot…read more The B.B. King story is one that starts very humbly and ends with a life that many of us enjoyed from afar. At this location, you'll have the opportunity to learn that history, to see his guitars, and to purchase souvenirs. You'll also get the chance to see his gravesite. This is a very humble down to earth presentation and worthy of your careful consideration. It's off the beaten path and so you'll have to plan to get here, but it's worth it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Indianola, Mississippi. Both dead now, my other grandparents are from a small town…read morehere, in Mississippi, so I grew up round these parts. We always loved it here, still do. So many amazing childhood memories.. the food, the people, the music.. When we visited my grandparents we alway went fishing & we always listened to Jazz. I grew up listening to local New Orleans Jazz & local blues musicians like the "King of the Blues" BB King. All the jazz greats like; Louie Armstrong, Billy Holiday, Albert King, Freddie King, Arron Neville etc., I have every Nina Simone album ever made & LOVE LOVE LOVE Tab Benoit ohmygosh so so many greats from the river delta down to New Orleans. That's why they call it the "legendary Blues Highway" from Nashville, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a actual Route, highway 61 between Memphis & Vicksburg, just gorgeous. On this "legendary Blues Highway" you will find the beautiful southern town of Indianola, where the BB King Museum is located. BB King was born September 16, 1925, on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, near Indianola. He started playing guitar in the church & went on to produce over 50 albums, which I have all of them. The BB King museum is a must visit. It is an interactive museum where you can listen to his music & learn about his life in the river delta, the jute joints he used to play on the "blues highway" from Memphis to New Orleans. And you can see his trademark black guitars "lucille" all over town. They even have one out front showcased in the garden. BB King is also laid to rest there, you can visit his burial right on site. "The thrill is gone" was one of his best, however, the thrill of his guitar playing, his legendary music will live on & on.. The thrill of BB King for moi, will never ever be gone, there isn't a day that goes by i'm not streaming jazz, Blues & BB King all day long every day, in my car, in my house, when I ride my bike, hang in the garden, on the beach, on the lake, in the swamp, on the bayou, doesn't matter where I am, I always got the down home blues & jazz tunes blasting. Always singing the blues, the muddy water blues. Long live the King, BB King, "King of the Blues" forever. Legend. Highest Recommendations.

Such a cool gift shop with all the blues albums you could want…read more Lots of great shirts, posters, souvenirs as well. Glad we stopped by during our day trip to Clarksville. The guy working was helpful and he shared a lot of the history with us.

A great stop in Clarksdale, MS !! Art, music, and a great selection of books about the Blues, and…read morethe Mississippi Delta area. The owner, I'm sorry I did not catch his name, is a great source for local music and information.

Great History of the Local area. Great knowledgeable workers with history of the plantation. This…read morehome is in the middle of great agriculture and great views of the levee that protects the home from the Mississippi River.

This place was a wonderful discovery in on way driving to Shreveport. It is a restoration of a…read morehouse located in a cotton plantation. We got an incredible tour with a great guide (the same in charge of the office) who explained us the history, life an legacy of this place. The entrance is only $5 per person and includes the guided tour. The visit was totally worthwhile. 100% recommended!!

This is definitely worth a stop if you have any interest in the culture of the lower Mississippi…read moreRiver delta. The facility is located within a former train depot, and is well kept. The staff members are helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The restrooms are also a bit nicer than the ones at the state visitors' center (Arkansas Welcome Center), located down the road by the Mississippi River highway bridge.

This place is the go-to location for learning about the Arkansas Delta, the Civil War and Blues…read moreMusic! Amazing!