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Apron Museum

The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, is the only museum in the United States dedicated to aprons and the stories they tell.

Where
In Iuka
3 places to stay
Open since
2006
In brief

A museum inside Iuka

Plan where you’ll sleep

The nearest town with many places to stay is Counce, 16 miles north. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May and Oct

April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 73–80°. When to go ↓

Established in 2006

Apron Museum dates from 2006. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Iuka. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan51° / 30°
Feb55° / 34°
Mar64° / 40°
Apr73° / 47°
May80° / 57°
Jun87° / 65°
Jul90° / 68°
Aug89° / 67°
Sep84° / 60°
Oct74° / 48°
Nov62° / 38°
Dec53° / 33°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Iuka. Iuka’s full climate →
About

Apron Museum

The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi, is the only museum in the United States dedicated to aprons and the stories they tell.

Type
Museum
Established
2006
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Apron Museum

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Iuka (3) and Counce (11).

Apron Museum123Iuka3Counce11Waterloo3Corinth9Red Bay13Burnsville1Booneville5Paden1Muscle Shoals Sound StudioShilohAlabama Music Hall of Fame20 mi
Apron Museum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
  2. 2Shiloh
  3. 3Alabama Music Hall of Fame
In town

Iuka

3 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B

You’re already here.

3,105 people

25 min drive

Counce

11 places to stay · 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park

276 people

16 mi north of Apron Museum

15 min drive

Waterloo

3 places to stay · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park

183 people

10 mi northeast of Apron Museum

30 min drive

Corinth

9 places to stay · 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B

14,345 people

20 mi northwest of Apron Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Apron MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Iukain town—3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B3,105$125KB−
Counce16 mi north25 min11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park276$159K—
Waterloo10 mi northeast15 min3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park183$99K—
Corinth20 mi northwest30 min9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B14,345$177KD
Red Bay26 mi south40 min13 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 7 RV parks3,196$108KC+
Burnsville7 mi west10 min1 1 lodge or cabins857$80K—
Booneville24 mi southwest35 min5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground9,257$137KD
Paden11 mi south15 min1 1 campground104$75K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MSLNorthwest Alabama Regional33 mi
TUPTupelo Regional50 mi
MKLMcKellar-Sipes Regional68 mi
MEMFrederick W. Smith · major hub102 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Apron Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Apron Museum

Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Dailynetworks, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · Shiloh National Military Park: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Elvis Presley Birthplace: Markuskun at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Pinson Mounds: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0 · Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site: Wilson44691, Public domain

Common questions

Visiting Apron Museum

Is Apron Museum in Iuka?

Yes. It’s inside Iuka, MS.

When is the best time to visit Apron Museum?

April, May and October, with highs of 73–80°.

What is the closest airport to Apron Museum?

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 102 miles.

Where should I stay near Apron Museum?

Iuka (in town, 3 places to stay), Counce (16 mi, 11 places to stay) and Waterloo (10 mi, 3 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Iuka

No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Iuka’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.