Updated: 6/26/2008 
The Cotton Museum
Memphis, Tennessee
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: True

Services
Gift Shop
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