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Visitor tip
Start your visit by watching the introductory short film about B.B. King's life before beginning the self-guided tour—it provides important context that enhances understanding of the exhibits throughout the museum.
Visitor tip
Visit the Lucille Cafe (named after B.B. King's famous guitars) to grab coffee and chat with friendly staff who can provide insights. The gift shop is exceptionally well-curated with a wide selection and photo opportunities.
Visitor tip
Plan to visit the gravesite and outdoor memorial with the song titles after touring the museum—the emotional impact is greatest after learning about his life and legacy throughout the exhibits.
About B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center - B.B. King grave
Museum celebrating famous blues musician. Museum tracing the life of blues musician B.B. King & the Delta music culture, with guitars & more.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Music Museum
- Location
- Indianola, Mississippi (B.B. King's hometown)
- Focus
- B.B. King's life, career, and Mississippi Delta blues music history
- Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM
What visitors say
By the end of the tour, I was brought to tears as I stood in a enclosed outdoor memorial surrounded by the titles of B.B.Kings songs. His voice has brought me so many hours of joy while cooking or cleaning or just dancing in the…
Free visitor center and gift shop, but $10 each to tour the museum. Found a Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon after we left in a Gaming magazine that I picked up at this very building. The same magazine had 20% off coupon on gift purchases. The…
Another stop on the music-history tour, and honestly they've all been great. So many noteworthy artifacts. Guitars, wardrobes, the home office setup, press clippings and photos, records, awards, even the "BBK 1" Rolls Royce and tour…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features B.B. King's iconic 'BBK 1' Rolls Royce and tour bus on display, alongside his Grammy Awards and extensive memorabilia collection documenting his journey from childhood to superstardom
- The museum includes an enclosed outdoor memorial surrounded by the titles of B.B. King's songs, creating an emotionally immersive tribute experience
- The museum features an on-site education center with year-round programs for children, including camps and BeSMART health programs, reflecting B.B. King's passion for education
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