The B.B. King museum and delta interpretive center will improve the experience of visitors by updating content and upgrading interactive technology components in its permanent exhibit

The BB King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center will update exhibit technology and enhance the visitor experience under a $318,185 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Specifically, the museum will review and update interactive content, source new high-resolution images and film, write new code, and install new software and hardware to improve audio-visual components in its permanent blues music history exhibit. These technology upgrades aim to better educate visitors, especially students, on the impact of Mississippi Delta blues on world music. The funding assists from July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.

The award aligns with the goals of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309) administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports professional growth at such institutions.

With the assistance of an exhibit design consultant, the project team will review and update interactive content, source new high-resolution images and film, write new code, and install new software and hardware technology. These updates will enhance audio and visual components that are an integral part of the museum's permanent exhibit and will allow visitors of all ages, especially students, to better see, hear, and understand the impact of mississippi delta blues on world music.