Elvis Presley Birthplace
Museum Tupelo museum preserving Elvis Presley's childhood home
Tupelo’s Elvis Presley Birthplace preserves the small house and museum detailing his early years; visitors see the restored home, exhibits and annual commemorative events.
The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a historic site in Tupelo, Mississippi, marking the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The location preserves the modest two-room house where he was born in 1935 and is presented as a museum complex.
The site includes the original house along with adjacent museum galleries and interpretive displays covering Presley’s early life and family background. The grounds also contain a small assembly venue and commemorative features visited by fans and researchers.
The house itself dates to the 1930s and is maintained as the central artifact of the site; the museum complex was developed to interpret Elvis’s origins and local context. The site hosts events and commemorations linked to Presley’s legacy.
Located in Tupelo, the birthplace complex sits within the city and is accessible from local roads and visitor facilities in northeastern Mississippi.
- Birth house: The small two-room shotgun house on the site is preserved as the spot where Elvis Presley was born on 8 January 1935.
- Site composition: The birthplace is part of a larger complex that includes a museum, exhibits about his early life, and a chapel on the grounds.
How to Get to Elvis Presley Birthplace #
The site is in northeast Tupelo, off the US-45 corridor. From central Tupelo take West Jackson Street to Elvis Presley Drive; the birthplace is a short drive (5-10 minutes) from the city centre. The nearest major airport is Golden Triangle Regional (about 40 minutes’ drive) or Memphis International (about 1.5 hours).
Tips for Visiting Elvis Presley Birthplace #
- Time a visit for the morning when interpretive staff often give short talks about Elvis's childhood and the local community.
- Don't miss the Assemblage of period cars and the two-room shotgun house where Elvis was born - the small details are the point.
- Combine the site with a visit to downtown Tupelo (about 5 minutes away) to see the hardware store that inspired early Presley memories.
Best Time to Visit Elvis Presley Birthplace #
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather and calmer visitation.
Weather & Climate near Elvis Presley Birthplace #
Elvis Presley Birthplace's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1434 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
