W C Handy Museum

4.7

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4.5

(104)

4.7

(81)

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4.5

(104)

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Why you should go

Explore the life and career of W.C. Handy, known as 'The Father of the Blues,' through informative displays and memorabilia

Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with helpful staff who provide insights into Handy's legacy

Visit both the museum and original boyhood home attached for a comprehensive experience

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We really enjoyed our visit here. The museum is small but contains a lot of memorabilia & information. The tour guide was knowledgeable & friendly. We recommend this for anyone interested in learning more about "The Father of the Blues."

Diane was so sweet and helpful. You can tell she thoroughly loves what she does!! Thank you for your hospitality!! The museum holds a lot of memorabilia and the home was so neat to see.

I love to learn about famous African American. It was nice learning and seeing where he was born.

Diane was so sweet and helpful. You can tell she thoroughly loves what she does!! Thank you for your hospitality!! The museum holds a lot of memorabilia and the home was so neat to see.

I love to learn about famous African American. It was nice learning and seeing where he was born.

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Plan for at least 30-45 minutes to explore the museum thoroughly
Combine your visit with touring FAME studios if you're interested in music history
Check ahead for opening hours as some visitors experienced closures during their visit

Address

620 W College St, Florence, AL 35630, USA

Website

https://www.wchandymuseum.org/

620 W College St, Florence, AL 35630, USA

https://www.wchandymuseum.org/

Reviews

The W C Handy Museum in Muscle Shoals is a small but informative place filled with memorabilia and artifacts related to the 'Father of the Blues.' Visitors appreciated the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, interesting displays, and historical information provided. Some mentioned that even just viewing the exterior of the beautiful old home was worth it. Music enthusiasts found it essential to complement their visit to FAME studios with a stop here to learn about W.C. Handy's significant contributions to African American music.

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5/5Marsha A

5/5Nikki A

Diane was so sweet and helpful. You can tell she thoroughly loves what she does!! Thank you for your hospitality!! The museum holds a lot of memorabilia and the home was so neat to see.

5/5Rochelle B

Oct 30, 2025 from

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I love to learn about famous African American. It was nice learning and seeing where he was born.

5/5Keith P

Apr 20, 2023 from

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Very informative. I'm glad I stopped. Great displays. Friendly staff. Nice museum.

5/5Jason A

Sep 20, 2025 from

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Very cool place to visit. We have lived in northern Alabama for 6 yrs now, and I have been told about a Handy Festival. Today we got to learn more about this talented person. By far the best part was the lady working there ( Diane), she was funny, and sweet. I highly recommend stopping just to talk with her.

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