Tunica Museum

The Tunica Museum is a history museum in Tunica that focuses on the heritage and development of the Mississippi Delta region through multiple exhibition spaces. It features artifacts from Native American settlements alongside documents showing how the land transformed from wilderness into farmland.

The museum opened in 1997 and was funded through casino revenue, establishing itself as a center for documenting regional history. Its creation reflected a turning point in how the local community chose to preserve and share its past.

The museum shows how the Tunica people shaped the region through exhibits and films about their traditions and way of life. Visitors can see how these communities influenced the development of the Mississippi Delta.

The museum sits along Riverpark Drive and is open Tuesday through Saturday, with closure on Sundays, Mondays, and Christmas. Visitors should allow time to explore the different exhibition areas at their own pace.

The museum oversees the Tate Log House, the oldest surviving building in Tunica County, which reveals how early settlers lived in the region. This log structure is a rare example of pioneer-era housing.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1997

Website: http://tunicamuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 34.72790,-90.36800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41