B.B. King Museum

The stated mission of the museum is to "empower, unite and heal through music, art and education and share with the world the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta.

The museum also contains an extensive collection of artifacts owned by King and displays exhibits about his life and the lives of other musicians of the delta region and the culture where the blues arose.

Exhibits also explore the culture of the Delta birthplace of the Blues, including the troubled times of the Jim Crow era and the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement.

[3] The museum seeks to help preserve Delta Blues and its culture by promoting its importance.

In 2015, shortly after his death at age 89, King was buried at the museum and center in a planned memorial garden.