Memphis, Tennessee: The Cotton Museum
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- Address:
- 65 Union Ave., Memphis, TN
- Directions:
- Downtown. Entrance is on the south side of Union Ave. just east of S. Front St.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-5, Su 12-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 901-531-7826
- Admission:
- Adults $9.00
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The Memphis Cotton Exchange, restored to its late-1930s heyday. Essentially a big room, populated with a few dummies in action poses. Highlight is the huge trading chalkboard above a line of wooden phone booths.
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The Cotton Museum was very informative and a neat place to visit. They had things for both adults and kids to enjoy. We had a great time.
[Claros Clan, 08/23/2013]Where the US once held their historic cotton trade now holds a museum where you can learn all about the history of cotton and also about slavery and music. There is a little gift shop and some interactive displays for kids as well.
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The Museum occupies the trading floor of the old Cotton Exchange, now populated with dummies in action poses. The can-you-lift-a-full-bag-of-cotton? exhibit is particularly memorable (ouch).