Greenville, Mississippi, United States

B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center

Life of an Iconic Blues Legend Learn about the life and times of iconic blues legend B.B. King at his namesake museum. Born in 1925, King rose from his simple sharecropper roots to become one of the genre’s most famous and beloved performers, renowned for his distinctive and sophisticated guitar playing. You will travel to Indianola, King’s adopted hometown and the site of the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center. Here, browse its extensive collection of memorabilia and interactive exhibits that interweave King’s story with broader story of African American life and the Civil Rights Movement in the Delta and beyond. See King’s evolution, from his start as the “Beale Street Blues Boy” to touring the Chitlin’ Circuit to eventual worldwide acclaim. Finish your tour by paying your respects at the granite tablet that marks the final resting place of this blues master. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.