The Cotton Museum, Memphis

Name: The Cotton Museum
Address: 65 Union Ave, Memphis, 38103-5196, United States
Telephone: +1 901-531-7826

#34 among attractions in Memphis

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Cotton Museum, located in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., is an historical and cultural museum that opened in March 2006 on the former trading floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange at 65 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis. ()

Established: 2006 (18 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'36"N, 90°3'17"W

Address

65 Union AveDowntown Memphis (The Core)Memphis 38103-5196 United States

Contact

+1 901-531-7826

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The Cotton Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena, Beale Street.

0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
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~1630 ftE
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AutoZone Park, Memphis
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0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
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~1650 ftSE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
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~1740 ftSE
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~1110 ftS
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
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~520 ftS
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Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
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0.6 miN
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Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
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~1150 ftS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
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0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum of Memphis, Memphis
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~1810 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Memphis, Memphis
9 min walk • Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee and is located along the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 55 to the south and I-240 to the east, where it abuts Midtown Memphis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Cotton Museum open?

The Cotton Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Cotton Museum?

Nearby attractions include Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis (3 min walk), D.T. Porter Building, Memphis (6 min walk), Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis (6 min walk), Orpheum Theatre, Memphis (6 min walk).

How to get to The Cotton Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Cotton Museum:

Tram

Union • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (2 min walk)
Union Avenue • Lines: MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (3 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (22 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (26 min walk)