The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is an interactive music museum on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland, Mississippi. It’s a sister museum of the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles.
This guide was updated in August 2026. General admission starts at $16. Advance booking is recommended, since the museum is popular with tour groups visiting the wider Mississippi Blues Trail. You can book through Viator before your visit.
Quick facts about the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732 |
| Opening hours | Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12pm–3pm; closed Monday |
| General admission | From $16 |
| Discounted admission | Available for seniors, military, students, and youth |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Nearest transit | No public transit; a car is the practical option |
| Typical visit duration | 1.5 to 2 hours |
Why book tickets to the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi?
- 🏛️ The only GRAMMY Museum outside Los Angeles: A fitting tribute to a state with more GRAMMY winners per capita than any other.
- 🎟️ Free entry for young children: Kids under 5 always visit at no charge.
- 🌿 Free on-site parking: A dedicated lot is right outside the museum on the Delta State University campus.
- 📜 Two brand new exhibitions: An ’80s rock showcase and a Jerry Lee Lewis family history both run through the end of 2026.
- 💰 Genuinely accessible design: Free wheelchair loans and sensory-friendly resources are available to any visitor who needs them.
Opening hours at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. It’s closed on Mondays. Some travel sites still list longer hours, running to 5:30pm and opening later on Sundays; those hours are out of date.
Ticket prices for the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | From $16 |
| Discounted admission | Available for seniors, military, students, and youth with valid ID |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Members | Free |
Exact discounted rates vary by category, so check current pricing when booking. Book in advance through Viator to skip the ticket counter and lock in your visit time. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.
How to get to the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
By car, the museum is at 800 W Sunflower Road, on the campus of Delta State University, just off Highway 8. Cleveland is about 45 minutes from Clarksdale and roughly two hours from Memphis.
By public transport, there’s no fixed-route service to Cleveland, so a car is the practical way to reach the museum.
On foot, the museum is a short walk from the rest of the Delta State University campus, including the Bologna Performing Arts Center.
Parking at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
Parking at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is free, in a lot directly outside the building.
How long to spend at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
Most visitors spend one and a half to two hours here. Visitors who linger over every video and interactive station often stay closer to two hours.
Accessibility at the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is fully wheelchair accessible, with free manual and motorised wheelchairs available for paid visitors. All restrooms are handicap accessible and include baby-changing stations. The museum is a Sensory Inclusive™ certified facility, offering sensory bags, noise-cancelling headphones, and quiet spaces on request. Service animals are welcome throughout.
What to see inside the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
This US music museum is more diverse in genre than many counterparts, such as the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Legends of Country Music Museum and Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville and the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
’80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music runs through the end of 2026, with artefacts from Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, and other bands from the decade.
The Killer, The Preacher and the Cowboy tells the intertwined story of cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, three very different entertainers from the same corner of the Mississippi Delta.
The Roland Room lets visitors play electronic instruments and think through how modern recordings come together.
The Mississippi Music Bar holds a jukebox-style library of songs written or performed by Mississippians, from Jimmie Rodgers to more recent hits.
The GRAMMY performance theatre screens memorable collaborations from past GRAMMY telecasts in a 130-seat soundstage.
Practical visitor tips for the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check current exhibitions before you go | Temporary shows change through the year, so confirm what’s on display. |
| Ask for a wheelchair if you need one | Manual and motorised wheelchairs are free for paid visitors, on request at the front desk. |
| Leave food and drink outside the galleries | These aren’t allowed in the exhibit areas, to protect the artefacts on display. |
| Pair it with the wider Blues Trail | Dockery Farms and the B.B. King Museum are both a short drive away. |
| Ask about sensory-friendly resources | The museum offers sensory bags and quiet spaces through its KultureCity partnership. |
Frequently asked questions about the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum open on Mondays? | No, the museum is closed every Monday. |
| Do I need to book tickets in advance? | It’s not required, but booking in advance through Viator can help avoid a wait at busy times. |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, the whole facility is wheelchair accessible, with free wheelchairs available on request. |
| How is this different from the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale? | The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi covers the GRAMMY Awards and a broad range of genres, while the Delta Blues Museum focuses specifically on blues history. |
| Can children visit for free? | Children under 5 go free; older children pay a discounted youth rate. |
Things to do near the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
Dockery Farms, often called the birthplace of the blues, is a short drive from the museum.
Downtown Cleveland has a walkable historic centre with local shops and restaurants near the Delta State University campus.
The Bologna Performing Arts Center, also on campus, hosts touring concerts, comedy, and theatre throughout the year.
The Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum is nearby, with exhibits on the region’s railroad history.
McCarty’s Pottery, in nearby Merigold, is a working pottery studio open for visits and tours.
Alternative attractions to the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
The Delta Blues Museum, about 45 minutes away in Clarksdale, is Mississippi’s oldest music museum, focused on the history of the blues.
The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, around 40 minutes away in Indianola, traces the life of the blues legend and the wider Delta region.
More US South travel
Other US South travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Plan your visit the music heritage attractions of Memphis: Sun Studio, Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum, Memphis Music Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
- Plan your visit to the Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi.
- Practical guides to visiting the historic house museums of New Orleans: The BK House, Gallier House and Hermann-Grima House.
- What to know before visiting St Joseph Plantation, Felicity Plantation and Laura Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana.
- Discover the birthplace of American Carnival at the Mobile Carnival Museum.
