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Delta Cultural Center

A sight in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday midday.

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Delta Cultural Center in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena
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Why go

State museum of Delta music and life, also home to the long-running King Biscuit Time broadcast.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Helena-West Helena, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Delta Que & Brew and Helena River Park.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Helena
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Weekday midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Helena-West Helena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Delta Que & Brew

    Cherry Street barbecue spot for brisket, pulled pork and ribs.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Helena River Park

    Levee-top boardwalk overlooking the Mississippi River behind downtown.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Delta Dirt Distillery

    Small-batch distillery tasting room making spirits from Delta-grown sweet potatoes.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Downtown Bar & Grill

    Casual downtown spot for burgers and plate lunches.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Fort Curtis

    Reconstructed Union earthwork fort from the 1863 Battle of Helena.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pillow-Thompson House

    1896 Queen Anne home showing Helena's cotton-era prosperity; tours by arrangement.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Delta Cultural Center is a stop on our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Helena-West Helena run from 49°F in January to 94°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Delta Cultural Center itself, we suggest: Weekday midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Helena-West Helena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Helena-West Helena weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
141 Cherry St, Helena, AR 72342, USA
Coordinates
34.52344, -90.58653
Destination
Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Delta Cultural Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Delta Cultural Center?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Delta Cultural Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Delta Cultural Center?

Our pick: Weekday midday. Insider tip: King Biscuit Time airs weekdays at 12:15pm from the visitor center.

Is Delta Cultural Center free?

Yes, we list Delta Cultural Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Delta Cultural Center?

Delta Cultural Center is at 141 Cherry St, Helena, AR 72342, USA, in Downtown Helena. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Delta Cultural Center?

Delta Cultural Center appears on Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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