At the historic Cotton Museum in downtown Memphis we’re re-discovering the American South and telling the dynamic story of the plant that built the Bluff City. Learn all about how the fabric of our lives influenced the cultural fabric of the Mid-South.
The mission of the Cotton Museum is to share 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.
The gift shop at the Cotton Museum offers a wonderful variety of books about cotton and Memphis history. In addition, a wide selection of cotton related apparel, mugs, bags, and gifts are available.
Cotton Museum members enjoy a 10 percent discount in the gift shop!
