Plan Your Visit
The Delta Cultural Center is located along the Mississippi River in southeastern Arkansas. The museum is approximately 75 miles from Memphis and 120 miles from Little Rock.
From Little Rock, AR follow Interstate 40 east to the Brinkley exit. Follow Highway 49 south into West Helena. At the first stoplight, take a right, continuing on 49 south through three stoplights. At the four-way stop sign, go straight and take the second right (Phillips Street). Follow Phillips Street to its end; take a right on Cherry Street. The Delta Cultural Center Visitors Center is immediately on your right, the Cherry Street Pavilion is on your left and the Delta Cultural Center Depot is one block south on the left.
From Clarksdale, MS or Memphis,TN follow Highway 49 north from Highway 61. After crossing the Mississippi River bridge, take a right on to Highway 49B. At the four-way stop sign, go straight and take the second right (Phillips Street). Follow Phillips Street to its end; take a right on Cherry Street. The Delta Cultural Center Visitors Center is immediately on your right, the Cherry Street Pavilion is on your left and the Delta Cultural Center Depot is one block south on the left.
To plan your visit to Helena, refer to the following links for lodging, meals, shopping, and community information. Plan your itinerary to experience everything Helena has to offer.
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