Last updated: 6/26/2008
Memphis, Tennessee
Address
65 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
phone: 901-531-7826
fax: 901-531-7827
web: www.memphiscottonmuseum.org

Hours

Monday-Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Admissions

Adults $5.00
Seniors $4.50
Students $4.00
Children 6-12 $3.00
Children under 6: Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Audrey Langham
phone: 901-531-7826
Description
General Information:

The Cotton Museum shares the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on daily life, the arts, and the development of the Mid-South region with students, residents, and visitors. We accomplish this through interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and research archives on the floor of the historic Memphis Cotton Exchange in the city that remains the epicenter of worldwide cotton trading.

Mission

The mission of the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on daily life, the arts, and the development of this region with students, residents, and visitors.
We accomplish this through interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and research archives on the floor of the historic Memphis Cotton Exchange — in the city that remains the epicenter of worldwide cotton trading.

History

The Cotton Museum opened in 2006 on the floor of the historic Memphis Cotton Exchange.

Library
Access: Students, Scholars, Staff Only
Appointment required: Yes
Services
Gift Shop
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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