Museum Holiday Observance

Thanksgiving - November 26 - 28, 2026

The Museum will be Closed Thursday through Saturday, November 26th - 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. Have a Happy & Safe Holiday!

Crowin' About the Blues

The return of Rooster Blues Records - Rooster Blues Records was founded in Chicago and London to fill a void in the blues world when too many talented artists were going unrecorded or were not recorded in ways that fully showcased their talents.

Explore Crowin' About the Blues

This feature was made possible through a grant funded by the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA).

Free Virtual Workshop for Educators

- September 30, 2026

Discover new ways to incorporate the history and culture of the Blues into your lesson plans. Join the Delta Blues Museum on September 30th for a FREE virtual workshop for educators, led by a veteran educator and University of Mississippi Writing Project Training Specialist. Explore new educational resources designed to support engaging classroom learning for ELA, social studies, music, and more.

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Delta Blues Museum unveils new "Rooster Blues Records" traveling exhibit and educational programming

August 28, 2026

Just in time for Labor Day weekend and Red's Old Timers Blues Festival in Clarksdale, Delta Blues Museum is unveiling a new traveling exhibit, "Crowin' About the Blues: The Return of Rooster Blues Records," along with a new accompanying interactive web feature, panel discussion and educator workshop. The multi-faceted project is funded by an FY26 grant received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) and is also sponsored by the Mississippi Blues Foundation. Press Release

Delta Blues Museum Receives $26,400 MAC Grant

August 12, 2026

Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $26,400 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2027 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of the three-year grant period.

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Planning to Visit the Museum?

The Museum's Plan Your Visit pages offer information for places to stay, eat, visit and listen to the blues.

Delta Blues Museum Drum Clinic

Presented by Bill Richardson - Saturday, June 27

Join veteran drummer and educator Bill Richardson for an afternoon of practical drumming instruction focused on developing solid technique, better timekeeping, musical expression, and real-world performance skills.

Whether you're a beginner picking up sticks for the first time or an experienced player looking to refine your approach, this clinic offers valuable insights gained from nearly five decades behind the drum set.

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Exhibit Opening Reception - of "The River and the Road to the Blues"

Exhibit Opening Reception - of "The River and the Road to the Blues"

Open: Thursday, March 12th

Open: Thursday, March 12th

Free and open to the public - Location DBM Upstairs Gallery - Live music by John Mohead

Join us for the Exhibit Opening of "The River and The Road to The Blues". For more information and details of this event click here.

Delta Blues Museum Hosts Military Families as a Blue Star Museum

Delta Blues Museum regularly participates in the Blue Star Museum program, benefitting active duty military and their families. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at the start of the annual program. Reserve your tickets

Delta Blues Museum Receives MAC Grant

August 12, 2025

Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $24,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2026 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of the two-year grant period. MAC's operating grants are available specifically for arts-focused institutions as operating support to assist organizations in maintaining their financial stability, building their organizational capacity, improving their artist programs, and broadening their programs throughout the community. Press Release

Museum Expands Educational Programming

January 28, 2025

Delta Blues Museum is announcing new educational programming, thanks to a grant received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA). Press Release

Delta Blues Museum Unveils New Permanent Exhibit

Delta Blues Museum will host an artist reception, book signing, and Q&A with Scott Cawood October 03, 2024 during the unveiling of the new permanent exhibit "Portraits in Steel". Live music to be performed by Anthony "Big A" Sherrod. Press Release Current Exhibits

Museum Field Trips, Tours & More

The Museum was busy during 2021 creating Video Field Trips & Tours to further expand knowledge, preserve blues history and for your enjoyment. These videos feature different blues musicians and their experiences with various blues artists, as well as expanding upon our Explore & Learn series programs. Meanwhile, Clarksdale's very own Christone "Kingfish" Ingram has filmed a shout-out supporting the blues music genre. Watch Kingfish's Video

Trumpet Records Exhibit

We hope you were able to join us at our opening reception for the newly added traveling exhibit featuring the story of Trumpet Records and Lillian McMurry. Music was performed during the reception by Libby Rae Watson. If you were unable to attend the event, stop by the museum for a tour, before this exhibit starts "traveling".
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Museum Highlights & News

MUSEUM HOURS

The Delta Blues Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. These hours are subject to change without notice.
The museum is also open on select days throughout the year for special programs or during festivals. Please check our home page for any special open/closure notices.

Museum Holiday Observances

The Delta Blues Museum will be closed in observance of the following holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.