Hidden gems aren’t limited to the state’s smaller, lesser-known towns and cities. Take Tupelo, for example. The popular city is home to one of Mississippi’s best kept secrets – Oren Dunn City Museum. A must-visit for all ages, the museum includes tons of memorabilia as well as a historic village with authentic buildings from the past. Take a look:

Founded in 1984, Oren Dunn City Museum has been delighting visitors of all ages for more than three decades.
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From the outside, it looks like any other museum; however, it’s anything but. First off, it’s housed in a former dairy barn, which was part of the internationally known Forest Lake Farms.
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The museum’s uniqueness doesn’t end there, though. There’s also the fact that it’s basically three museums in one, since the grounds also include the Tupelo Veterans Museum and…
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… an outside village, which includes several buildings from yesteryear.
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An original dogtrot cabin, one-room church, and school are all part of the village and open for visitors to explore.
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The outdoor exhibits don’t end with the village, though. There are several other pieces of the past on-site.
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Incredibly informative, the Oren Dunn City Museum tells the story of Tupelo from its birth to the present day.
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In addition to temporary exhibits, the museum houses a permanent collection, which includes everything from a model railroad to fossils.
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Another thing the museum has going for it is location – it’s in Ballard Park, which features playgrounds, picnic areas, and lakeside nature trails.
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The park also provides the perfect backdrop for train rides, which the museum offers during its annual Dudie Burger Festival.
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Held every summer in honor of the iconic Tupelo eatery, Dudie’s Diner, the event includes music, contests, kids activities, and...
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...Dudie burgers, of course.
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So, are you ready to pay a visit to Oren Dunn City Museum? If so, it’s open Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (662) 841-6438. You can also visit the museum’s website or Facebook page.

This isn’t the state’s only amazing museum. Read about another here.

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