Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center in downtown Helena, Arkansas, is a cultural center and museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Look for it in Helena-West Helena. It dates back to 1990.
A museum inside Helena-West Helena
You can stay in Helena-West Helena
Delta Cultural Center is inside Helena-West Helena, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Memphis
Memphis is about 54 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1990
Delta Cultural Center dates from 1990. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here are the months at Delta Cultural Center, with their weather.
Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center in downtown Helena, Arkansas, is a cultural center and museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the culture of the Arkansas Delta. They also partner with other cultural organizations to interpret different cultural elements.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1990
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1987)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to stay near Delta Cultural Center
Lodging nearby is in Helena-West Helena (5) and Clarksdale (24).
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Delta Cultural Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena-West Helena | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 8,216 | $73K | D− |
| Clarksdale | 23 mi south | 35 min | 24 11 hotels · 6 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 13,643 | $84K | — |
| Tunica Resorts | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 2,281 | $224K | — |
| Lula | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 189 | $74K | — |
| Tunica | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 motel | 819 | $195K | — |
| North Tunica | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 hotel | 429 | $166K | — |
| Marianna | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 motel | 3,253 | $82K | D |
Getting there
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Nearby, too
These well-known places are within 61 miles.
Big draw53 mi Ancient siteSS Sultana
61 mi Stadium & arenaVaught–Hemingway Stadium
52 mi MuseumNational Civil Rights Museum
54 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Liberty Stadium
52 mi Stadium & arenaFedExForum
52 mi MuseumBlues Hall of Fame
54 mi Stadium & arenaMid-South Coliseum
56 mi National MemorialArkansas Post National Memorial28K visitors a yearPhoto credits
SS Sultana: Template:Thomas W. Bankes, Public domain · Vaught–Hemingway Stadium: Matthew Nichols, CC BY 2.0 · National Civil Rights Museum: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · FedExForum: Marco Espino-Ovalle, Public domain · Blues Hall of Fame: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mid-South Coliseum: bcbuckner, CC BY 2.0 · Arkansas Post National Memorial: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Delta Cultural Center
Is Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena?
Yes. It’s inside Helena-West Helena, AR.
When is the best time to visit Delta Cultural Center?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Delta Cultural Center from Memphis?
About 54 miles northeast of Memphis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Delta Cultural Center?
Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 50 miles away.
Where should I stay near Delta Cultural Center?
Helena-West Helena (in town, 5 places to stay), Clarksdale (23 mi, 24 places to stay) and Tunica Resorts (26 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Helena-West Helena
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