Cotton Museum - Memphis, TN - History Museums on Waymarking.com

"The Cotton Museum, located in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., is an historical and cultural museum that opened in March 2006 on the former trading floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange at 65 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis.

The mission of the Cotton Museum is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on the daily life, arts, and the development of the mid-South region. The museum highlights artifacts through interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and research archives that help tell the story of cotton and cotton trading, from crop to becoming fabric.

The Cotton Museum preserves the history of the cotton business and its impact on economics, history, society and culture, and science and technology. The museum's exhibits are appropriate for field trips for middle schoolers and older, and provide visitors context for other attractions in the city." (visit link)

Theme: Cotton History Street Address: 65 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Medium Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/18/2023 bobfrapples8 visited it