Oren Dunn City Museum

Oren Dunn City Museum Telling the Tupelo Story We're located on the grounds of a former Jersey cattle farm that belonged to Rex and Nelle Reed. There's plenty here to see. Come. Visit.
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From the time when sharks swam down Main Street to the New Year's Eve party downtown that saw 2021 arrive along with Tupelo's 150th anniversary, the Oren Dunn City Museum tells the Tupelo Story in various ways. Enjoy our hospitality and share stories with us.

“Post” this date on your calendar!Join us at the Oren Dunn City Museum on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m. for anothe...
09/08/2026

“Post” this date on your calendar!

Join us at the Oren Dunn City Museum on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m. for another fascinating trip down memory lane!

This special slideshow will feature “Early Postcards of Tupelo,” showcasing postcards and scenes from Tupelo’s past, from the early 1900s through the 1960s.

Come see how Tupelo has changed through the years and enjoy a nostalgic look at our community’s history. We hope you’ll join us!

SAVE THE DATE! One of Tupelo’s favorite fall traditions is back! Join us for the Annual Dudie’s Burger Festival on Satur...
08/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

One of Tupelo’s favorite fall traditions is back! Join us for the Annual Dudie’s Burger Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park in West Tupelo!

Bring your family and friends and come enjoy a fun-filled fall day celebrating the famous Dudie's Burger and a little piece of Tupelo history!

Great food. Great fun. Great memories. We can’t wait to see you there!

More information to follow very soon! For more information, please call 662-841-6438.





Singer/Songwriter Jam Session tonight, August 24th at 6:00pm.
08/24/2026

Singer/Songwriter Jam Session tonight, August 24th at 6:00pm.

08/17/2026
RIP Coach Kermit Davis, Head Coach of the Tupelo Golden Wave. Led the Wave to State Championships in 1965 and 1966.
08/11/2026

RIP Coach Kermit Davis, Head Coach of the Tupelo Golden Wave. Led the Wave to State Championships in 1965 and 1966.

Spring Street looking south from Court Street intersection 1900's, 1960's, 1970's and present.
08/10/2026

Spring Street looking south from Court Street intersection 1900's, 1960's, 1970's and present.

West Main Street 200 Block on the South Side
08/07/2026

West Main Street 200 Block on the South Side

108-112 South Spring Street
08/06/2026

108-112 South Spring Street

Address

689 Rutherford Road, Ballard Park
Tupelo, MS
38801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16628416438

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