ABOUT OREN DUNN CITY MUSEUM

Located in the beautiful Ballard Park, once the home of Rex and Nelle Reed, the staff at Oren Dunn City Museum invites you celebrate 40 years of Oren Dunn City Museum and the Tupelo story.  

From the time we were under a sea during the Mesozoic Era until dancing downtown on New Year’s Eve in 2024, the Oren Dunn City Museum provides those who come to visit with a glimpse into the varied stories that make up the All-America City’s big story of community, growth, and unity.

Come, witness how the railroads built a community of subsistence farmers into a city that leads Mississippi in many ways. Return to the days of soda jerks, dough burgers, and, yes, the King of Rock n’ Roll by strolling through the ground and entering the halls of what once was a birthing barn for award-winning Jersey cattle.

Open from 8:00am until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, the Oren Dunn City Museum hosts monthly events that delve deep into the stories of Tupelo with special speakers and even musical guests.

Located in the beautiful Ballard Park in west Tupelo, once the home of Rex and Nelle Reed, the Oren Dunn City Museum welcomes you. Be sure to visit their Facebook page for upcoming events!