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B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is a museum in Indianola, Mississippi dedicated to the Delta blues and music legend B.B. King. Records date it to 2008. Further out, Grammy Museum Mississippi is 21 mi away.

Photo: Swampyank, CC BY-SA 3.0
Nearest place to stay
0.3 mi
Indianola Lodge No. 450 F & A M
Open since
2008
Wikipedia readers
7.7K
a year · #2,606 of 7,770
In brief

A museum inside Indianola

Places to stay next door

Indianola Lodge No. 450 F & A M is 0.3 miles away; Super 8 by Wyndham Indianola (0.6 mi) and Americas Best Value Inn (0.8 mi) are close too. 6 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov

March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓

Established in 2008

B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center dates from 2008. About ↓

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

When to go

How the seasons run

Each month’s highs and lows around B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center are below.

Jan53° / 35°
Feb58° / 39°
Mar66° / 46°
Apr75° / 54°
May83° / 62°
Jun89° / 70°
Jul92° / 72°
Aug92° / 71°
Sep88° / 65°
Oct77° / 53°
Nov65° / 44°
Dec56° / 38°
Typical highs and lows in Indianola. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Indianola. Indianola’s full climate →
About

B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is a museum in Indianola, Mississippi dedicated to the Delta blues and music legend B.B. King.

Type
Museum
Established
2008
Wikipedia readers
7.7K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to sleep by B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Inside 4 miles you will find 6 places to stay: 5 hotels and a lodge or cabins. The nearest, Indianola Lodge No. 450 F & A M, is 0.3 miles off.

8249WDelta's Corner RestaurantThe Blue BiscuitBetty's PlaceGeorge's LoungeBlues Corner CafeCourtyard Blues Bar and GrillThe Crown RestaurantTaste of GourmetJack'sJack'sHardee'sElite EatsWendy'sBurger KingKFCMcDonald'sBurger KingLittle Caesars PizzaPopeyesPopeyes Louisiana KitchenSonic Drive InPizza InnLos Molcajetes Mexican RestaurantDaylight DonutsSubwayWah Sings ChineseSunflower NutritionM and S Chicken ShackKrispy Krunchy ChickenChurch's Texas ChickenSubwayDomino's PizzaChina King BuffetIngua, IncGuadalajara Mexican RestaurantPizza HutHuddle HouseKrispy Krunchy ChickenLost Pizza Co. IndianolaPea Soup'sB.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive CenterIndianola Lodge No. 450 F & A M1Super 8 by Wyndham Indianola2Americas Best Value Inn3Rodeway Inn4Super 85Hampton Inn Indianola6½ mi
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Places to stay within 4 miles

  1. 1Indianola Lodge No. 450 F & A Mlodge or cabins · 0.3 mi northwestDirections
  2. 2Super 8 by Wyndham Indianolahotel · 0.6 mi northDirections
  3. 3Americas Best Value Innhotel · 0.8 mi northeastDirections
  4. 4Rodeway Innhotel · 0.8 mi northeastDirections
  5. 5Super 8hotel · 1.0 mi northwestDirections
  6. 6Hampton Inn Indianolahotel · 1.5 mi westDirections

Places to eat nearby

41 restaurants, cafés and bars within 1½ miles

12 fast food4 pizza2 bars & pubs2 subs & sandwiches2 Mexican & Latin2 Asian & Indian1 coffee & cafés
Compare 8 towns to stay in
TownFrom B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive CenterDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Indianolain town—6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins8,637$109K—
Greenville24 mi west35 min23 17 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins26,530$104K—
Cleveland21 mi north30 min8 7 hotels · 1 motel10,138$159KD
Leland15 mi west20 min3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B3,555$110K—
Greenwood26 mi east40 min12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins13,429$109K—
Hollandale22 mi southwest35 min4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground2,090$83K—
Ruleville20 mi north30 min2 2 hotels2,278$85K—
Stoneville16 mi west25 min1 1 RV park———

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

GLHMid Delta Regional20 mi
JANJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers85 mi
MLUMonroe Regional104 mi
MEMFrederick W. Smith · major hub117 mi
Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Next door to B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

These well-known sights sit within 57 miles.

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

Arkansas Post National Memorial: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument: Calvin Beale, Public domain · Delta Blues Museum: VitaleBaby at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Grammy Museum Mississippi: BobCummings, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Louisiana State Cotton Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

What people ask about B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

Is B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola?

Yes. It’s inside Indianola, MS.

When is the best time to visit B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center?

March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–83°.

What is the closest airport to B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center?

Mid Delta Regional (GLH), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 117 miles.

What hotels are near B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center?

Indianola Lodge No. 450 F & A M (0.3 mi), Super 8 by Wyndham Indianola (0.6 mi) and Americas Best Value Inn (0.8 mi). 6 places to stay are within 4 miles.

From locals

Advice from Indianola

There are no tips yet, so start one in Indianola’s Town Square.

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