The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

The Historic DeSoto Museum tracks its history of DeSoto County from the early European explorers through today. Exhibits cover subject ranging from the Civil War, African-American history, a renovated cabin and local music legend Jerry Lee Lewis.
111 E. Commerce
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662.429.8852
Fax: 662.429.8852
www.desotomuseum.org
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free, donations accepted

Rocks, fossils and other geological pieces including triceratops skull and sabertooth tiger head.
MSU Campus, Hiblun Hall
Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662.325.3915
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Guided tours by appointment
Admission: Free

The original birthplace of the "king of rock and roll" includes the modest home Elvis' father built, a statue of Elvis with his first guitar, memorial chapel, walk of life, fountain of life, park, story wall, gift shop with items to build your own Elvis memorabilia collection, and newly remodeled museum, "TIMES AND THINGS REMEMBERED".
306 Elvis Presley Dr.
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: 662.841.1245
Fax: 662.690.6623
www.elvispresleybirthplace.com
Hours: May-Sep: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Oct-Apr: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Admission: Yes

This amazing one-of-a-kind attraction was built by Paul MacLeod out of genuine devotion and love for Elvis Presley. Today's museum features memorabilia collected over the past 44 years and is considered the largest of its kind.
200 E. Gholson Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38655-3012
Phone: 662.252.2515
www.visithollysprings.com/gracelandtoo
Hours: Daily 24/7
Admission: $5 Adults; Under 12 free

Features animal displays, lake history, wildlife scenes, informational videos and a telescope overlook point.
2088 Scenic Loop 333
Grenada, MS 38902-0903
Phone: 662.226.1679
Fax: 662.226.4407
www.mvk.usace.army.mil
Hours: Daily, Winter: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Summer: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free

The GumTree Museum of Art strives to be the best in providing a cultural and artistic guide to Tupelo and the surrounding area.
211 West Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: 662.844.2787
www.gumtreemuseum.com
Admission: Free

If you've ever wanted to get inside the brain of a teenager, or explore the coarser side of human biology, then you're ready to be exposed to the full-bodied fun of HealthWorks! North Mississippi, the new children's health-education center in Tupelo. Come and explore the Let's Play Grossology exhibit, Pulse Racers, the Choices Game, and Decisions Diner. All these great exhibits for school children in Kindergarten through eighth grade will help inspire a life-time of healthful habits.
219 South Industrial Rd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662.377.5437   
Toll-Free: 1.800.843.3375
www.healthworkskids.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Tickets are $4 for children ages 2 to 92 and free for children under 2

c. 1858. Antebellum home filled with furnishings and objects from the late 1800s. Tells the story of Panola County from Indian times through 1900's.
304 South Main St.
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: 662.487.3451
Hours: 3rd Sun of each month 1-4 p.m.; Or by appointment
Admission: Donations accepted

The Historical Blue Moon in Verona was the first county seat of Lee County as well as the oldest standing business in the county. Nathan Bedford Forrest reportedly utilized the structure during the Civil War, and Vernon and Gladys Presley tied the knot here. See our large collection of Elvis memorabilia and Civil War artifacts. 662-810-7174

Hear and see the story of Grenada from prehistoric to recent time eras. The museum will provide relics, artifacts, and interpretations of the many time periods.
223 First St.
Grenada, MS 38901
Phone: 662.226.2571
Toll-Free: 1.800.373.2571
www.visitgrenadams.com
Admission: Free