ABOUT OREN DUNN CITY MUSEUM

Located in beautiful Ballard Park, the staff of the Oren Dunn City Museum invites you to learn the Tupelo story and catch the Tupelo Spirit.  

From the time we were under a sea during the Mesozoic Era to the present day, the Oren Dunn City Museum provides those who come to visit, a glimpse into the varied stories that make up the All-America City’s history of community, growth, and unity.

Come, see prehistoric fossils, learn about the capital of the Chickasaw Nation, and how the railroads brought the people that would transform a swampy area into a thriving city.  Learn how Tupelo survived Civil War battles, Boll Weevil infestations, economic depression and one of the worst natural disasters in American history.  Return to the days of soda jerks, dough burgers, and, yes, the King of Rock n’ Roll by strolling through the grounds 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.

Be sure to visit their Facebook page for upcoming events!