The Delta Blues Museum

The Delta Blues Museum

The Delta Blues Museum
4.5
Speciality MuseumsHistory Museums
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Housed in the newly renovated Yazoo and Mississippi River Valley Railroad Depot, the museum presents the history of the Blues through photos, written word, artifacts and instruments.
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  • wptaz
    102 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything We Hoped For
    We were very excited to visit this museum and were not even slightly disappointed. It’s not extremely large but we spent two hours poking around separately and together. Seeing the actual guitars and clothing of blues legends was amazing. Learning about the roots of the blues in the soil of the cotton fields was a revelation. There was an excellent video about Muddy Waters and we sat and watched it multiple times. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed them immensely. The gift shop has an excellent selection of books, CD’s, apparel, etc. Highly recommended.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 8, 2023
  • julia k
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must if you are in the area.
    Museum is amazing. Visit the town on the weekend for more opportunities to hear live music. Do alittle homework before you go about the Delta Blues history to really understand and enjoy each display. Great value. Fantastic displays. A must if you are in the area.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 14, 2024
  • julie_del_mundo
    Knoxville, Tennessee105 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum
    Clarksdale really is the place for Delta Blues. This museum has a diverse history of the blues with interesting videos and reading materials. Muddy Waters’s former home is in the back. You can also see one of the Muddywood guitars that ZZ Top made from remnants of Muddy’s home after a storm.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 28, 2024
  • gary f
    Cleveland, Ohio310 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Clarksdale MUST!!!!
    The Delta Blues Museum is an absolute MUST if you are in the Clarksdale, Mississippi area. The museum is very well run and the displays are incredible ! I wish I could give more than five stars as a rating. The staff is also top notch. The gift shop is the best as well.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 16, 2024
  • 55Emily55
    Atlanta, Georgia24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting review of the blues
    Comprehensive overview of the area’s blues connection. Small gift shop. If there was a way to add listening stations, that would improve the experience. Being able to hear the music from the artists would enhance it! Overall, I’m glad I visited. Blues music is a unique piece of American history!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 21, 2024
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JanetMP1973
Rehoboth Beach, DE110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Truly an outstanding collection of material honoring the birthplace of our musical tradition, the blues. They don’t allow photography inside. You simply must go and stand in the space of Muddy Waters. Easy parking, discounted prices for members of the Blues Foundation, and a short walk to plenty of great choices for food. Your GPS might try to take you into the wrong entrance, but just go around the block.
Written February 19, 2020
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Susan D
Prague, Czech Republic228 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Our experience at the Blues Museum in Clarksdale was ok. We had high expectations for the museum but were slightly underwhelmed. The museum has some interesting information but needs updating. Information and labels are just tacked up and titles are curling. It looks like a grade school project. Our biggest disappointment is that you don’t get to listen to any of the artists’ music. There are a few videos of people talking, but there’s no other interactive aspects. Gift shop is severely lacking any decent gifts. That’s too bad because we wanted to buy some souvenirs. That’s the least of their problems. Hopefully the museum directors will try to do some updates soon. It has potential. Plan to spend 1-2 hours. Masks were required (thankfully).
Written August 1, 2021
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bigthicket
595 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Price is a little steep at $12 per adult but in the end we were glad we went through it. My husband is a huge music fan and we both found it very interesting to learn about the lives of the Blues musicians. I enjoyed the gift shop as well.
Written October 30, 2021
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Linda L
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
Worth the trip. Great displays, footage and photo’s highlighting the many musicians, promoters, and record companies that made Delta Blues what they were and the Delta what it was.

I was surprised that the museum staff was so indifferent to us-most museum staff folks are thrilled to have visitors- and I think the museum is missing the mark not to allow photography-letting visitors take non flash photos could do much to extend their reach.
Written July 14, 2022
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Stuart F
Baltimore, MD147 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
You may have done the music scene in Clarksdale, and you may have done the food and drink scene in Clarksdale but you haven’t done the entire Clarksdale visit without going to the Delta Blues Museum. You will enjoy walking through exhibits taking you from the African origins through the rough and tumble lives of the blues greats to more recent blues musicians. There are videos and audios. BB King’s childhood cabin. Memorabilia from many iconic blues greats. Lots of detail provided through displays and exhibits. Don’t miss it.
Written June 21, 2023
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empressellen
Las Vegas, NV247 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
Going through this museum, it is mind blowing how many fabulous artists came out of this area. The museum is very well put together and I learned a lot about these artists. A definite must-see for Delta blues fans.
Written June 19, 2023
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Alison W
St. Albans, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
A really fantastic museum - lots of very informative displays laid out in an easily accessible way. Well worth a visit. (Also the bar that Morgan Freeman owns is right next door!)
Written June 8, 2023
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55Emily55
Atlanta, GA24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
Comprehensive overview of the area’s blues connection. Small gift shop. If there was a way to add listening stations, that would improve the experience. Being able to hear the music from the artists would enhance it! Overall, I’m glad I visited. Blues music is a unique piece of American history!
Written June 21, 2024
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julie_del_mundo
Knoxville, TN105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Clarksdale really is the place for Delta Blues. This museum has a diverse history of the blues with interesting videos and reading materials. Muddy Waters’s former home is in the back. You can also see one of the Muddywood guitars that ZZ Top made from remnants of Muddy’s home after a storm.
Written May 28, 2024
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gary f
Cleveland, OH310 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
The Delta Blues Museum is an absolute MUST if you are in the Clarksdale, Mississippi area. The museum is very well run and the displays are incredible ! I wish I could give more than five stars as a rating. The staff is also top notch. The gift shop is the best as well.
Written June 16, 2024
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