Apron Museum, Fashion museum in Iuka, United States.

The Apron Museum in Iuka holds thousands of aprons organized by their state of origin, including pieces from Canada and Australia. The collection features different materials and designs that vary widely from one another.

Iuka native Carolyn Terry founded the museum in 2006 after buying bundles of aprons at estate sales and auctions where she had gone to look for books. Her scholarly interest in the garments turned those purchases into the collection now on display.

The collection displays aprons from different professions such as homemakers, butchers, carpenters, and shopkeepers, where fabric quality reveals social differences. Visitors can see how various materials and craftsmanship reflected the status of those who wore them.

The museum preserves handwritten letters that accompany each donated apron, documenting personal stories. These handwritten notes provide deeper insight into the memories connected to each piece.

The museum displays aprons from the Civil War period alongside modern designs featuring Star Wars and Family Guy themes. This unexpected mix of historical and contemporary pieces makes the collection remarkably diverse.