The mission of Oren Dunn City Museum is “to collect, preserve, and exhibit the diverse history and heritage of Tupelo, Lee County, and Northeast Mississippi; and to engage and educate in an enriching and entertaining manner.” The museum was founded in 1984 by Curator Oren Dunn. He was successful in obtaining our current location in exchange that he receive $1 per year salary. He was no stranger to requesting donations from local businesses and individuals, thus the Tupelo City Museum was formed. Oren Dunn passed away in 1995 from a heart attack. The museum's name was changed shortly after to the Oren Dunn City Museum. We have an eclectic representation of artifacts from northeast Mississippi. We interpret the broad history of Tupelo, beginning with native fossils, to the Chickasaw nation and its impact upon our region. We have an original "Dogtrot" house built in 1870, the same year Tupelo became incorporated.Use our Tupelo travel app to arrange your visit to Oren Dunn City Museum and other attractions in Tupelo.
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It's normally only a few dollars entrance fee and closed on weekends but we visited during the Dudie Burger Festival so it was free. There's quite a lot packed in the space with an interesting model..... more
It's normally only a few dollars entrance fee and closed on weekends but we visited during the Dudie Burger Festival so it was free. There's quite a lot packed in the space with an interesting model..... more »
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I've visited the Oren Dunn Museum many times and always find something new that I've missed. If you are traveling through Tupelo and love history, stop here. And who knows? You might even catch a..... more
I've visited the Oren Dunn Museum many times and always find something new that I've missed. If you are traveling through Tupelo and love history, stop here. And who knows? You might even catch a..... more »
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Wonderful exhibits and displays with very friendly and knowledgeable people! Perfect to visit for any age group!
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Absolutely worth a visit. About the best small town museum I can remember visiting. They covered many of the interesting moments that shaped Tuoelo's story.
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