The Clarksdale Cultural Heritage Museum is open six days a week. Please visit our website or contact us directly for the most current hours to plan your visit accordingly.

Admission to the museum is free to all visitors, ensuring accessibility for the entire community and guests.

We offer guided tours that cover the full history of Clarksdale and Coahoma County, including exhibits on regional history, multicultural life, civil rights, and the Birth of American Music. Tours can be tailored for school groups, families, and cultural tourists.

Yes, educational workshops and classes can be booked online through our website. These sessions include storytelling, songwriting, music history, and cultural heritage preservation activities for various age groups.

Our gift shop offers a variety of items including history and music books, local art prints, historical photographs, civil rights era artifact reproductions, music CDs and vinyl, and souvenirs like T-shirts, keychains, and music note magnets.

Yes, the museum provides youth job development programs such as docent training, artifact cataloging, research assistance, exhibition design, marketing internships, and opportunities in the arts to build practical skills and community connection.

Absolutely. The museum is family-friendly with interactive exhibits, kid-friendly environments, and programs designed for children and youth, including workshops and educational resources suitable for school groups.

Yes, the museum offers event hosting and exhibit space rentals suitable for community meetings, lectures, performances, and private events. Please contact us for availability and pricing details.

The museum partners with educators by providing guided tours, curriculum guides, educational materials, workshops, and Pinnacle Learning Partners programs including tutoring, test preparation, and university-level courses linked to local history and culture.

The museum is located in the heart of Clarksdale, Mississippi, serving the city, Coahoma County, and the broader Mississippi Delta region. Exact address details are available on our website and contact pages.

Our museum focuses on telling the whole story of Coahoma County, highlighting the contributions of everyday people, especially in the civil rights movement, and embedding musical history within a broader folk-life context. We also prioritize youth education and job development alongside community engagement.

Yes, community members and visitors can volunteer in various roles including docent services, research assistance, event support, and educational programming. Volunteering helps strengthen our connection to the community and supports our mission.

Yes, we accept multiple payment methods including CashApp, Venmo, and credit/debit cards both onsite and online for merchandise purchases and program bookings.

The museum provides access to primary-source inspired exhibits, historical photographs, and curated memorabilia. Researchers can contact us to inquire about deeper access to collections or collaboration opportunities.

Our exhibits emphasize the hundreds of local people who contributed to civil rights and human rights movements, focusing on everyday citizens rather than only well-known figures. This approach honors unsung heroes and provides a more inclusive historical narrative.

Yes, we offer musical heritage showcases, guided walking tours related to the Birth of American Music, workshops on songwriting and music history, and audio/visual content that connect visitors to the living culture of Delta music.

Definitely. The museum presents the origins and development of American music, especially blues and folk traditions, within the context of Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta, providing rich cultural insights for international audiences.

Visitors can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a café offering regionally inspired bites and drinks, a gift shop with unique local merchandise, and comfortable spaces for relaxation and learning throughout the museum.

The museum acts as a community hub offering educational programs, youth job development, volunteer opportunities, community events, and spaces for local organizations to meet, fostering a strong connection with residents of Clarksdale and Coahoma County.

Yes, we provide educational resources such as curriculum guides, activity books, historical timeline posters, and music history materials designed to support educators and enhance classroom learning.