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Official Statement
We are aware of a recent article regarding South African farm workers and Mound Bayou, which included comments from our Museum Director, Hermon Johnson Jr. His remarks were part of a broader conversation, and the article did not fully reflect that context. This issue was not raised from within our community.
Our focus remains on preserving and sharing Mound Bayou’s history and uplifting our local heritage. We welcome all visitors to engage with the story of this community through its people, its leadership, and its ongoing work.
— Mound Bayou Museum
Visitor Notice
Temporary Museum Location
Due to winter storm damage, the Mound Bayou Museum is temporarily operating from the former library of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, just a few feet from the main museum building.
Current Visitor Location
JFK High School Campus
204 N Edwards St.
Mound Bayou, MS
204 N Edwards St.
Mound Bayou, MS
Museum Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History
The history of Mound Bayou belongs in public view.
The Mound Bayou Museum preserves and shares the story of a Black community whose leadership, institutions, and cultural life shaped Mississippi history and the continuing story of Black self-determination.
The First Exposeum
More than a museum. A process of uncovering.
“We as Black people are really just now discovering our history. The whole point of this is that instead of us just knowing it and putting it in a museum — which is what museums usually do — we are exposing our history. That’s why I call it an Exposeum. It’s a process, not just a place.”
The Mound Bayou Museum is the first Exposeum, a museum concept created to uncover the parts of Black history that have been hidden, ignored, or kept from public understanding.
Hermon Johnson Jr. created the term by joining expose with museum, describing a place where history is actively found, documented, and shared through the community whose story it tells.
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Membership supports museum programs and provides access to member admission opportunities.
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Museum Exhibits
Mound Bayou and Emmett Till History
Explore exhibits focused on Mound Bayou’s development, the community’s history, and its connections to the story of Emmett Till.
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We Must Uncover This History
Watch the documentary sharing the history of Mound Bayou and the community work behind preserving this story.
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Planning your museum visit
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What are the museum’s hours?
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Sunday: Closed.
Where should visitors go during temporary operations?
Visitors should go to the former library of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School on the JFK High School Campus at 204 N Edwards St., Mound Bayou, Mississippi.
Does the museum host events and programs?
The museum hosts programs that may include public discussions, workshops, community forums, and special events. Visit the Events page for current information.
Where can visitors find nearby lodging?
Visit the museum’s Lodging page for local lodging resources and additional options when planning your stay.
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