This museum opened in September 2008 and was built to honor the life and music of B.B. King.

The life of B.B. King provides the backdrop for the Museum to share the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta. The Museum honors its namesake as an internationally renowned and influential musician, celebrates Delta blues music heritage and the local culture, encourages and inspires young artists and musicians, and enriches the lives of Delta youth and all who visit the museum campus.