This museum has developed thru the years, the director is committed to its curation and is quite…read moreknowledgeable about the history of Blytheville and Surroundings, with an emphasis on the local Indian cultures, also the director has an impressive formal education background along with many hours of field work.

Such a cool museum, highly recommend if you're heading through town. The curator was very…read moreknowledgeable about local history.

Much better than expected! Does anyone know this museum exists? Locals I have mentioned it to all…read morereplied "do what? where?" There is no official admission fee, a meager $2 donation per visitor is suggested on an acrylic box at the entrance. Housing a small collection of regional artifacts; informative displays about the life and everyday items of the indigenous people. A reconstructed Mastodon (a replica from a cast) stands in the entryway, a number of real fossils are on display. "Old Town Arkansas" is a walkthrough display of shops and offices from the early 1800's. This is a kid friendly place with a number of interactive displays and activities. If you don't expect this to be the MET, you will not be disappointed. Yes it is a small place but I really enjoyed the visit and will follow the website to see future exhibits.

Pretty fun and free! Great place to take kids since they have a couple interactive exhibits and…read moresome interesting nooks just for kids. Thanks have some neat facts about the history of the area and its really interesting to learn more about it. They also have a dinosaur exhibit and local animal exhibit(not live animals).

Before Cordova was became an eastern extension of Memphis, it was its own place; a cute little town…read morecentered around a tiny train station, way out in the county. And while much of old Cordova is gone, there's one place where you can get your small-town fix. The small museum fills up one room (and a small annex) in the Cordova Community Center. Since the building housed the Cordova School from the early 1900s until the mid-1970s, much of the museum's limited space is given to a model classroom. After the school was closed, the county stored all of the old school fixtures in the building, which means that much of what you can see in the Cordova Museum is authentic to the school. There are musty books, old sports jerseys, photos of the first graduating class (three people), sheet music from the glee club, school picture day proofs and a binder full of graded writing assignments (mostly nature poetry) from the 1950s. The most impressive thing about the Cordova Museum, though, is its collection of photographs and archives from the town's history dating back to roughly 1860. And unlike many museums, the Cordova Museum's staff of one, Cordova native Darlene Hooker Sawyer, can tell you the names (and often the backstories) of every single person in the photographs. If you grew up in Cordova and ever participated in any Fourth of July parades, crafts fairs or halloween events at the Community Center, there's a high liklihood that your picture is in one of the binders in the Museum. Since my mom insisted that we participate in just about every single Cordova event, I was able to find a photo of my childhood best friend and I dressed up in ridiculous homemade red white and blue bunting dresses from an early 90s Independence Day parade. The Cordva Museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free, and they've also got free access to ancestrty.com from the museum computers.

My favorite area of Memphis has to be Cordova. A wonderful slice of history that is all free!!…read moreDarlene Sawyer is an amazing woman who went to the schoolhouse as a child and is so full of knowledge. If you like history and seeing how buildings and life was like in the 1800s and 1900s, this place is for you.

This museum is definitely worth a visit, especially if you're at all curious about the history of…read moreagriculture and the people of the Delta who toiled under arduous conditions. I was impressed with the knowledge of the staff members. The facility is operated by Arkansas State University. I gained quite a bit of new knowledge from my visit here, and plan on returning. Hours are limited (see below). Museum Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - open for tours from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays - by reservation only (call 870-764-2274) Special arrangements may be made for Mondays, or after hours tours. Please call the museum for details.

Saw the sign on the highway so turned around to see the museum. We spent about 40 minutes with…read moreguide Amy learning the history of the region's geography and economy, and the labor movement in the early 20th century. A great little gem.

Johnny Cash's boyhood home is not far off of the highway in Dyess, Arkansas and as I was heading to…read morea business meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas, I had to stop and see where one of the most iconic singers of his time once called home (and in his heart would probably always consider home). I travel a lot in business and it is cool to come across these finds. If you ever find yourself in Dyess, Arkansas, I would recommend a visit here.

We're not ones to shy away from quirky tourist stops, and with limited options nearby, we made the…read moreone-hour trek to see Johnny Cash's boyhood home. Tucked in a rundown little town, the experience still felt worthwhile...and let's be honest, the town is definitely capitalizing on the legacy of The Man in Black. But something tells me Johnny wouldn't mind one bit. The visit starts in a modest welcome center with memorabilia and a short film. Then, in classic small-town style, you follow behind the guide in your car about two miles to the actual home. The house is small, simple, and humble, just as you'd imagine a Depression-era homestead to be. It's been lovingly restored and really does feel like a window into Johnny's early life. Afterward, you head back to town to explore another small exhibit focused on homesteading history and a bit more on Johnny himself. It was a perfectly fine way to spend the afternoon, especially if you're a Cash fan or enjoy a dose of Americana. Only disappointment? The t-shirts for sale were kind of blah. Come on, people...give us some merch worthy of an American legend.

Discovery Park of America in Everett Boulevard, Union City, Tennessee is a big 50 acre heritage…read morepark and 100,000 square foot museum full of history and culture. It showcases galleries for science, military, technology, space, art, history and a lot more. The museum features a 4D earthquake simulation, displays of military aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms, dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric artifacts, a theater and an observation tower. The heritage park have beautifully extensive landscaped area that have a man made river, waferfall, bridges, and water features. It also built an early 20th century town with a working gristmill and windmill, beautiful gardens, 19th century frontier settlement, 120 year old church, and old train station and depot. A lot of learning experience and knowledge will be gained from the really cool and fascinating exhibits displayed all over the property. There is a fastfood store inside in case you get hungry or thirsty with lots of dining tables and chairs in the airconditioned room. Check it out!

This place was so much fun to visit! It's just far enough away from Memphis to be considered a…read more"trip" but definitely a quick day trip! And definitely worth the trek!!! We went with three different generations of our family and all three had a great time. (And all three generations went down the massive multi-story indoor slide!!!) The grounds are LOVELY and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to explore all the outdoor exhibits. Our favorite indoor exhibit was the torture chamber! How fascinating!!! And the kids absolutely loved the water play on the highest level! I feel like this is a place you can visit over and over again and not see it all or have a new experience each time. If you're in the area: do give it a try! I bet you'll find something to enjoy.

This is a great little stop if you are in the area! Great collection of cars and collectibles plus…read moreit's only $10 a person. Gabe was very helpful, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Something cool and different to do! We checked this out with our friends while visiting Jackson,…read moreand it was pretty awesome; some of the vehicles are the actual ones from some very famous movies and shows (e.g. The Fast and the Furious, Norbit) as well as some clothing and props. The young man at the front was very friendly and personable. There are two giant warehouse buildings and a small outdoor section to view. My husband, who is a huge movie buff, thoroughly enjoyed this! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something to do.

If you're ever on the campus of ASU, this art museum is very worthy of your time, and thus a visit…read more Admission is free.

Late review from December 2018:…read more The quick pit stop in Brownsville, TN to tour the Tina Turner & Delta Heritage Museums on our way to Nashville did not disappoint! Everyone in my multigenerational family found something of interest. My grandmother beelined straight to the agricultural exhibits. I read all the placards to absorb the rich Mid-South history. My aunt recalled her glory days as a Tina Turner fan as she admired the dresses and jewelry in the exhibits.

What an amazing little hidden gem and FREE (although donations appreciated). Saw the sign while…read moredriving on the 40 and as a Tina Turner fan I had to stop. Cute little museum that ia for sure worth a stop. Staff were so friendly and I thought it was so cute that they had a little kindness basket to take some kindness on your travels.

" Nice Small City Museum "…read more We went to the Madrid Historical Museum and had a nice time looking through the information about the small city of New Madrid. There's a 15-minute introductory film, and then exhibits dedicated to the history of the area. There are also Tour guides to answer your questions around the Museum,

A small museum in downtown New Madrid about 3 miles off the interstate. The museum itself has a 15…read moreminute film and then exhibits devoted to Native Americans, the great 1811-12 earthquakes, the civil war and general town history and artifacts since then. Fortunately when the earthquakes occurred there was not many people living in this region and it was before technology. These are 2 things missing that would provide background and documentation to make an interesting story and museum. For $5 it is worth a quick pit stop if traveling through, a definite must if living in the region. A great walkway with viewing platform juts out from the levee for a great view of the Mississippi river next door.