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Museums
THE OREN DUNN CITY MUSEUM
The Oren Dunn City Museum is housed in a converted dairy barn, which was a part of the internationally known Forest Lake Farms. The museum weaves a beautiful tapestry of what makes Tupelo great from its humble birth to present day. Re-live the rich history of this awarded “All America City” through an eclectic village and its original dogtrot cabin, one-room church and school! Find out more about Tupelo through permanent exhibits including a model of the 1940’s railroad, tornado history, Hospital on the Hill history, Chickasaw cultural history, and the northeast Mississippi fossils! The museum is also located inside Ballard Park where having access to playgrounds, picnic areas, and a lakeside walking trail makes for a great day for any visitors and tour groups. Each year the museum hosts the Dudie Burger Festival and the Dogtrot Rockabilly Festival.
Admission:
Hours:
Monday—Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed except for special programs, festivals and scheduled events.
Address: 689 Rutherford Rd. at Ballard Park Tupelo, MS
Phone: (662) 841-6438
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
ELVIS PRESLEY BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM
The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a historic museum site in Tupelo, Mississippi dedicated to the preservation of the birthplace of American musician Elvis Presley. It is listed on the Mississippi Blues Trail. The museum site includes the birthplace home of Elvis Presley, a museum, a chapel, and the Assembly of God Church building where the Presley family worshipped.
Admission:
Grand Tour (House, Museum, Church):
Adults – $18
Children Ages 7 to 12 – $8
Under 7 – Free
Seniors 60+ – $14
Tour Rate (15 or more) – $15
House Tour only
Adults – $8
Children 7 to 12 – $5
Under 7 – Free
Seniors – $8
Hours: May 1-September 30
Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 1-April 30
Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Address: 306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 841-1245
Photo courtesy of Ken Lund
GUMTREE MUSEUM OF ART
Gumtree Museum of Art features exhibits, workshops, lectures and special events year-round, including the annual Gumtree Arts Festival, which features more than 100 artists, songwriters and visual performers. It also serves as an invaluable resource for young artists, featuring exhibits of art from local high schools three times each year.
Admission: Free
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10AM - 4PM
All other times by appointment
Address: 211 Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: 662-844-2787
Photo courtesy of The Gumtree Museum of Art
TUPELO VETERANS MUSEUM
The Tupelo Veterans Museum is a military collection shared by Tony Lute, a United States Army Veteran. He enjoys sharing his collection that has taken him over sixty years to accumulate. Come in and enjoy a museum which honors and remembers those who fought for freedom – especially those who paid the ultimate price. Among the Civil War memorabilia, you can see guns, swords, uniforms, maps, pictures, artifacts, and even a signed document by Abraham Lincoln! Items on display from World War II include a fully restored half track, a Jeep or two, all kinds of weapons, uniforms, books, pictures, movies, and a large collection of airplane and ship models. The Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars are also represented in radios, field telephones, guns, uniforms, maps, flight-suits, and field equipment. Stop in and you may even get to talk with a United States Veteran while you tour the museum!
Admission: Free (Donations gladly accepted)
Hours:
Address: 689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 844-1515
photo courtesy of Tupelo Veterans Museum
HEALTHWORKS! NORTH MISSISSIPPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Address: 219 S. Industrial Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801
Photo courtesy of Healthworks! North Mississippi
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