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!

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!

The Delta Blues Museum is a must see destination while traveling in Mississippi. Located close to…read morethe Crossroads monument in Clarksdale you travel back in time to the birth place of blues music. The true Americana music of our nation and played by some of the finest musicians who inspired what's called rock n roll today. You'll journey from the roots of blue's in the cottons fields of the south to current players. On display you'll see artifacts from clothing , stage used guitars from players and artwork along with someone's car. The photographical journey on the wall is amazing and reflects a long range of history dating many decades. What's better is most of its through the eyes of s single photographer. Before you leave check out the gift shop. Many items including music available for purchasing . I'm sure the museum will grow and look forward to seeing it again.

First off, my only complaint - No Photography Allowed. There are so many cool things that I wanted…read moreto snap pics of and share with friends that I actually contemplated my chances of being caught and what would be the repercussions! I remembered I was in the Delta as a guest and kept the gentleman's agreement. The museum has a re-creation of Muddy Waters share croppers cabin and an area devoted just to him. It also boasts scores of small exhibit of blues artists with bios, photos, clothing and instruments. it also covers the history and the non famous, such as a local Clarksdale resident that rode his bike around town for many years and performed every chance he could. (If I could have taken photos I would remember his name) A must see for anyone coming thru Clarksdale.

This is a fun little museum in Tunica, Mississippi that has an aquarium in it as well. The aquarium…read morestaff gentleman stopped to gift us some details on the wildlife in the area and the aquarium fish, which we loved. They have a viewing platform on the third floor which has a great view of the river. I'm surprised more people weren't there but we did come on a rainy day. That said, we still did part of the outdoor river walk which was really pretty.

This is a nice park on the shore of the Mississippi River. It's a bit hidden and not well known, so…read moreI'm not surprised it didn't have a listing on Yelp, but I fixed that. It has a Eco (nature)Trail that runs along the water's edge. I've visited several times and the Mississippi River Museum always seems to be closed but hopefully I'll catch it open to check it out. My favorite part of the park is the 48-Foot River Overlook that juts out over the water.You will love the view of the river. Plenty of parking for vehicles with trailers and they have a boat ramp. Check it out.

Absolutely loved this museum. So much history, especially Civil war history which is my favorite!…read moreThis is definitely a diamond in this town. Ok,... random history lesson to go along with it! Thomas Carmichael Hindman, Jr. was a voice for Arkansas's secession and was essentially Arkansas's most prominent Fire-Eater. When Arkansas voted 65-5 to secede in May 1861, Hindman resigned from the U.S. Congress and recruited a regiment in Helena. He requested the state government for muskets, clothing, and 10 days of rations so that his men could "fight for our country." By September 1861, Hindman was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and soon participated in the disastrous Kentucky Campaign, followed by the Battle of Shiloh, where he was slightly wounded. After his recovery, Hindman was promoted to Major General and appointed commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department to prevent an invasion by the Union troops led by Samuel Curtis. Events in Arkansas had taken a terrible turn, and when Hindman arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas, he found that his command was "bare of soldiers, penniless, defenseless, and dreadfully exposed" to the Federal Army that was approaching. Hindman commenced a campaign of misinformation designed to mislead Federal authorities about the strength of the state's defenses. He also diverted Texas troops bound for Virginia for use in the defense of Arkansas. This confused the Federal authorities, causing them to divert from the capital and instead move to Helena. By August 1862, the authorities in Richmond decided to replace him (due to locals and political opponents complaints) with Theophilus H. Holmes. Hindman convinced Holmes to give him a field command in northern Arkansas. Hindman managed to intercept the Federal army while it was divided into 2 parts. Rather than attack the divided pieces, Hindman entrenched himself at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, allowing the Federal forces to recombine and assault him. After Prairie Grove, Hindman was transferred across the river and participated in the Battle of Chickamauga alongside his friend Pat Cleburne. After being wounded in the neck at Chickamauga, Hindman and his legion continued to fight along with the Army of Tennessee against General William Tecumseh Sherman, across north Georgia from the First Battle of Dalton to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. On July 4, 1864, at Kennesaw Mountain he was struck in the eye by a tree limb and fell off his horse. Hindman suffered severe injuries that left him unfit for service and made him have to recouperate. Afterwards, he applied for a transfer to the Trans-Mississippi Department. His request was denied, but Jefferson Davis offered a leave of absence until he had fully recovered from his "physical disability". Hindman set out for Texas and arrived in San Antonio and settled there with his family for the time being. By May 1865, Confederate generals in New Orleans signed a document detailing terms of surrender. Hindman refused to surrender and, along with many other ex-Confederates, he crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico and sought asylum. He engaged in coffee planting and attempted to practice law. By April 1867, he was confident enough to return to Arkansas and apply to President Andrew Johnson for a pardon. Hindman's application was one of the few denied. At around 9:30 on the night of September 27, 1868, Hindman was assassinated by unknown assailants who fired through his parlor window while he was reading his newspaper with his children. The musket shots hit Hindman in the jaw, throat and hands, and he died 8 hours later due to significant blood loss, ending the life of Arkansas' highest ranking Confederate military officer. Before his death, Hindman gave a farewell speech from the porch of his house. He told listeners to "unite their courage and determination to bring peace to the people." "I do not know who killed me; but I can say, whoever it was, I forgive him." "I forgive everybody, and hope they will forgive me." Afterwards, he was too weak to continue speaking, and he sat down on a lounge. He remained there until he died early next morning. Hindman's assassins were never caught.

Wonderful local museum with an amazing collection!read more

If you are visiting Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum is an absolute must. This was one of…read morethe most meaningful and emotional places I have ever visited. The museum is very well done and takes you through the history of the Civil Rights Movement in a way that is both educational and powerful. There is so much to read, see, and experience that we spent several hours here and still felt like we could have spent more time. The most moving part of the visit was seeing the Lorraine Motel and standing outside Room 306, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his final moments. It is hard to describe the feeling of being there in person. As a teacher and a parent, I especially appreciated how the museum encourages important conversations about history, equality, and justice. The exhibits are thoughtfully put together and tell stories that everyone should hear. I would definitely recommend wearing comfortable shoes and giving yourself plenty of time because this is not a place you want to rush through. The experience stays with you long after you leave. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Memphis and a place I believe everyone should visit at least once.

Whoever put this museum together did a fantastic job. The service was top notch and the security…read moreteam were efficient. Very much appreciated. This museum has great value and worth every cent to keep it up and running. Our time there walking around was informative and, of course, heart breaking. Seeing the site of the MLK, Jr assassination just made me cry. I could not stop. My heart was breaking from the walk through to his assassination. But worth every step. Thank you to everyone who make this museum possible.

What a great addition to hwy 61. I love the nostalgia of the old building and blues history. It's a…read moregreat place to stop and visit with the ladies on duty and take a bathroom break!

There are a lot of museums in the world and when you find one that is well done, you know it almost…read moreinstantly. This is one of those examples. We didn't have enough time on our way to Memphis so stopped on the way back so we wouldn't be rushed. This is a museum that begs a bit of time spent reading and listening to the videos. We all thoroughly enjoyed this museum and I would recommend it for anyone interested in a well done museum with an interest in blues. The guitar made from Muddy Waters home was gorgeous and incredible.

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.