Mound Bayou Museum of African American History and Culture

Plan Your Visit

Visit the Mound Bayou Museum

Explore the history of Mound Bayou through the Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History. Review admission options, member access, and visitor information below.

Choose your visit option

School Student Groups

$3 per student

School groups of 15 or more may reserve a visit by appointment. The museum will follow up after the reservation request is submitted.

Reserve a Group Tour

Member admission and support

Pay Through Cash App

Visitors may also submit payment directly through the museum’s Cash App.

$MoundBayouMuseum

Hours and contact information

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Appointments are suggested Monday through Saturday.

Contact the Museum

Please call ahead for group visits or if you need help confirming current visitor information.

Image

Mound Bayou Fact

Shortly after the early settlers entered the Mound Bayou Colony they had a public school established. Mr. Montgomery and Benjamin T. Green donated a tract of land for educational purposes and the Mound Bayou Normal and Industrial Institute was established in 1892.