Blues Heritage
Delta Blues Museum
Premier blues museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi featuring Muddy Waters' cabin and extensive blues artifacts.
The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi is dedicated to exploring the origins of the blues and its enduring impact on world music. Located in the historic freight depot, the museum houses an impressive collection of blues memorabilia, instruments, and artifacts.
Highlights include the actual cabin where Muddy Waters grew up, guitars played by legendary musicians, and extensive exhibits on artists from B.B. King to modern blues performers. The museum offers a deep dive into the social and cultural conditions that gave birth to the blues in the Mississippi Delta.
An easy 35-mile drive from Helena, the museum is a must-visit for any blues enthusiast staying at the Edwardian Inn. Clarksdale also offers juke joints, Ground Zero Blues Club, and the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul.
Admission
$15 adults, $8 children 6-12
Details
- Distance from Inn
- 35 miles (45 minutes)
- Address
- 1 Blues Alley
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614 - Phone
- (662) 627-6820
- Website
- Visit Website
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