Description: Since its foundation in 2006, The Cotton Museum of Memphis has been sharing the global history of cotton in Memphis, TN. Learn more.
Discover The Crop That Changed The World About Us When you visit the Cotton Museum, you're treading on the legendary floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange where cotton traders once stood at the center of the global cotton economy. Once, only the elite members of the Cotton Exchange were allowed to enter. Today, this historic space is open to the public and is devoted to sharing the story of cotton.
The museum was founded in 2006 to preserve the history of this worldwide market place and to tell the epic story of the famed cash crop and its profound influence on the city of Memphis. Our mission is to share the story of the cotton and the influences of the people that were gathered here around the industry not only with a growing international audience, but with Memphis area residents- especially our city’s youth.
We are ready to welcome new visitors and old friends! The Cotton Museum is excited to return to business as usual (with a few updates). Please come and see us, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10AM-4PM. We are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays.