New Explore & Learn - The River and The Road to The Blues
September, 2025
Welcome to the land where blues began
Educational Programs - Explore and Learn
Explore the history of the Delta Blues through our educational programs. Perfect for students, teachers, and curious minds, our resources bring the story of the blues to life. Teachers can explore our Education area here for lesson plans and classroom-ready materials tailored to your needs.
New - The River and The Road to The Blues
September 9, 2025
From Minnesota down to New Orleans, follow the Mississippi River and Highway 61 downstream in search of the blues through a series of state musician maps. Minnesota marks the beginning of the river and the road, leading to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. Each state and stop offers a unique look into the history of the blues. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
The World of Little Milton
March 17, 2025
In the span of over 50 years, Milton Campbell Jr., born in Inverness, Mississippi, beat the odds to become a blues legend. Not a phantom like Robert Johnson, but a bluesman whose presence was as everday as sunlight to those whose lives moved to the rhythm of the blues. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Explore The World of Little Milton
The Howlin' Wolf of the Blues
January 8, 2025
"I am the Wolf," Chester Arthur Burnett, also known as Howlin' Wolf, is known as the leader of the pack among the many fabled musicians from Mississippi. Born in White Station, MS, Howlin' Wolf was considered a stellar musician during the Great Migration era, playing with the likes of Charley Patton, Robert Johnson, Son House, and others. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Explore The Howlin' Wolf of the Blues
Trumpet Records: Small but Powerful
March 17, 2025
Lillian McMurry started out with her store the Record Mart, the biggest record shop south of Nashville. In 1950, following an inquiry by a gospel quartet as to where they could make a record, Lillian said she would figure it out and thus Trumpet Records began. Founded by Lillian and her husband Willard, Trumpet Records presented an infinite variety of Mississippi's musicians making Trumpet's recordings a cornerstone of Mississippi's gift of music to the world. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
John Lee Hooker: Endless Boogie
March 17, 2025
"But the Blues is just a thing like Old Man River. You feels it. Some people have lived it. I know I have." John Lee Hooker. Whatever your expectation about the blues, John Lee Hooker first denied it and then surpassed it. Follow John Lee's Endless Boogie to learn more about his life and history. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Explore John Lee Hooker: Endless Boogie
The Blues and The Great Migration
March 17, 2025
From World War 1 to the 1970's over 6 million Black Americans migrated from the South to Northern, Eastern and Western areas of the United States. The Blues and The Great Migration focuses on the major cities involved in the migration, and select bluesmen who left the Delta in search of better opportunities. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Follow Robert Johnson
March 17, 2025
Follow Robert Johnson focuses on the life of Robert Johnson, his rambles, many graves and his journey to the Crossroads. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Follow Robert Johnson
Explore The New World
March 17, 2025
This particular Explore & Learn feature focuses on a timeline of Clarksdale, MS. Beginning with the founding of Clarksdale in 1839 and spanning the years to present day; "Exploring the New World" covers such material as Clarksdale's music history, way of life, longstanding families and much more. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Explore The New World
Follow Charlie Musselwhite
March 17, 2025
Follow the life and art of the great blues harp master and bandleader Charlie Musselwhite. Learn about his career as his talent takes him from birth in Kosciusko, Mississippi through his life, recordings, awards and his current projects. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Follow Charlie Musselwhite
Follow Son House
March 17, 2025
Follow the life and art of a great blues musician Son House. Learn about his career as his talent takes him from birth in Riverton, Mississippi through different careers, his music and being re-discovered in New York. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Follow Son House
Follow Muddy
March 17, 2025
"Follow Muddy" outlines the life and art of Muddy Waters. It is designed to give a vivid, graphic overview of the essential facts of the blues master's life and musical highlights. Learn about his career as his talent takes him from birth in Rolling Fork, Mississippi to career capstone concerts in London, England. This addition is the first in a series that will chronicle the life and work of major blues figures represented in the Delta Blues Museum. Educators can find free lesson plans and teaching resources in our education area.
Follow Muddy Waters
Explore and Learn programs art design by E.Q. Vance of E.Q. Design
Plan Your Visit to
The Delta Blues Museum
1 Blues Alley Lane,
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
Admission
| General Admission (17+) | $15.00 |
| Seniors (65+) | $13.00* |
| Military | $13.00* |
| Youth (7-16) | $10.00 |
| Students | $10.00* |
| Children (6 and under) | Free |
| Coahoma County Residents | Free* |
| Blues Society Members | $13.00* |
| Group Rates | $13.00 (per person) |
| *Please bring a valid ID |
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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This site made possible through the support of Mississippi Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rock River Foundation.
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This site made possible through the support of Mississippi Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rock River Foundation.
Support for the Delta Blues Foundation, Inc has been provided by explore.org, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation.
Latest Posts
MAC Grant Awarded
August, 2025
Museum Expands Educational Programming
January, 2025
New Permanent Exhibit Unveiled
October, 2024
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Museum Contact information
#1 Blues Alley Lane
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: 662-627-6820
Email: info@deltabluesmuseum.org
