Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
Museum · Vicksburg ·

Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum

Museum · Vicksburg ·

Bottled Coca-Cola's birthplace: soda fountain, memorabilia, history

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1107 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39183 Get directions

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1107 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39183 Get directions

+1 601 638 6514
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"It took an enterprising young man in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to bring this iconic beverage to the masses. Born in 1866 to German immigrant parents in Monroe, Mississippi, Joseph Biedenharn was the eldest of 12 siblings. Young Joseph followed in the footsteps of his father, Herman, by taking over the family’s confectionery/soda fountain business in Vicksburg when he was just a teenager.  Of course, king of the taps was Coca-Cola, which at that time could only be purchased if you were sitting in a venue that had a soda fountain. Biedenharn thought this was a shame, and was certain that plenty of folks further afield in rural Vicksburg would surely appreciate the effervescent elixir…if only he could get it to them! Biedenharn had a flash of brilliance, and he took that Coca-Cola and put it in bottles. He immediately sent his first two cases off to Asa G. Candler, then president of Coca-Cola, who proclaimed the bottled version of his beverage was just “fine.” Tepid response aside, the idea caught on like wildfire. Bottling franchises were soon handed out across the country by Coca-Cola, with the Mississippi territory being given to the Biedenharns, naturally. Joseph went from delivering bottles locally in a horse-drawn dray to having not only the Mississippi franchise but multiple additional territories in Louisiana and Texas. Joseph Biedenharn not only revolutionized the soda pop industry but helped launch Coca-Cola into the worldwide mega-brand it still remains today. The fascinating story of his entrepreneurship is chronicled in the Biedenhard Coca-Cola Museum, which is housed in the now-restored original Biedenharn Candy Company in Vicksburg. The museum features a wealth of fascinating Coca-Cola advertising, historic memorabilia, and equipment of the type Biedenharn used for bottling the bubbly beverage." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum

Susan H.

Google
Small museum that shows the history of Coca Cola being bottled in the region. They have cokes available for sale from 1991 to current day. They also lots of coke memorabilia for sale. They sell coke floats as well. It cost $3 per person to get into the museum side. Not much to see here beyond what you see in the picks. Suggest skipping and visiting the Atlanta Coca Cola Museum instead.

Sharon H.

Google
This is a great collection of Coke memorabilia and local history. It’s nothing like the glitzy Coke Museum in Atlanta ( and for some, this is a good thing). It’s $3.50 a person to take a little walk through history. Lots of old advertising pieces. Lots of trademarked items. Documents of the history of the candy company and bottling company. Huge collection of coke bottles from around the world. It’s not a big place but it’s not crowded and you can spend as much time as you want. They sell ice cream and ice cream floats. The customer service is excellent. Knowledgeable. There are some other shops up and down the street nearby that you can stop into.

Chelsey H

Google
Great collection of coca-cola products, was interesting to read about the history behind some of these items and see what they looked like throughout time.

Ethan

Google
I learned today that Coca-Cola was first bottled here in Vicksburg. What a neat little museum. It was only a $3.50 entry fee and it took about 20 minutes to walk through. Recommend stopping in if you enjoy history. They also have some souvenirs and gifts at the end of the self-guided tour you could purchase.

BRAD B.

Google
Nice little Coca-Cola museum with tons of history and collections. My only complaint is that the bottled sodas we purchased could have been colder. I mean, it is promoted as "ice cold Coca-Cola."The entrance fee is very reasonable.

Jeff S.

Google
A step back in time to soda fountains and the dawn of soft drinks. Seeing how soft drinks are carbonated was interesting as was the rise of the Biedenharn family and their origins. There were many small exhibits and artifacts explaining the bottling process and how things have changed over the years. A nice complementary museum to the Biedenharn mansion in Monroe, Louisiana.

Chadwick D.

Google
Very interesting history and beautiful displays. Gives the full history of coca-cola and how it became a household item. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Andrea F

Google
I have been wanting to come for some time now, and since I was in the area doing other things, I stopped in. Very reasonable admission price, there is a lot of memorabilia to look at. Seeing as this was where Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time, there is a lot of history here. I am so glad I did come, and I recommend this for anyone in the area.
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Andi F.

Yelp
I have been wanting to come for some time now, and since I was in the area doing other things, I stopped in. Very reasonable admission price, there is a lot of memorabilia to look at. Seeing as this was where Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time, there is a lot of history here. I am so glad I did come, and I recommend this for anyone in the area.
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Lorri D.

Yelp
A pretty cool museum at one of the hop-on hop-off tours during our American Queen cruise (so it was free for us to enter). This is the location where the first Coca Cola was bottled back in the 1800s. You literally see the transition of all the Coca Cola advertising and memorabilia as you walk through the displays. Lots of artifacts and interesting information. There is a little shop where you can purchase souvenirs, gifts, and even a Coke float! Definitely check it out and read through some (or all!) of the history. Pretty cool stuff. And I don't even like Coca Cola! Cheers!!!
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Jeffrey A.

Yelp
This is a nice museum. it is very small and my wife and I walked it pretty fast. someoem if they take their time to read everything could probably stay for about one hour in this museum. The price was very fair as it was only $3.50 a ticket. The employee was very nice and friendly. We shopped the store and there is some nice priced items. We got a coke with cane sugar before they switched it to the new cokes in the 80s. I would recommend this place to some one visiting.
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Starving D.

Yelp
Stopped by the Coca-Cola museum today in Vicksburg for a quick visit. Due to time restraint, we didn't do the tour of the museum; however, we had the Root beer float. During our visit, it wasn't busy, and we had the entire store to browse without rushing. Seeing all the past bottles sure brings back a lot of great memories. The store attendant was very friendly. Stop by when you're in the area.
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David M.

Yelp
" Nice Historical Items To Look At " We went to the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum in Vicksburg, MS and had a nice time walking around and looking at all the history of the different Coca Cola Cans, Bottles, Clocks, Soda Machines, and every other memorabilia that Coca Cola had over the ages. They also have Coca Cola items for sale and have some free Coca Cola samples. Including fresh Cokes, floats, and ice cream for purchase.
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Katie S.

Yelp
We absolutely loved this experience! The museum was so cool, and as coke enthusiasts and collectors, we were in awe the whole time. The employee was super nice too, she gave us a lot of information about the museum and the city as a whole. Would definitely visit again, and if you like coke, a certain must-see!
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Kevin M.

Yelp
It's ok. Pretty neat story, and there is some information on that story and the significance of the building and museum. The rest just seems to be Coca-Cola memorabilia. That's ok if that's what you like. Pretty small, though.
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Theresa E.

Yelp
This tour is kinda cool. It's one of the few paid tours we went through. But just $3.50 . It would have been hard to justify anything more. Still. It was fun looking at the memorabilia.
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Brandi T.

Yelp
This is an adorable little stop in the downtown Vicksburg area. Very cheap admission, and lots of fun historical items relating to the history of Coca Cola. It's cozy and quirky and we had a blast. They also sell ice cream floats and glass bottle sodas.
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Teisha V.

Yelp
2.5 Rating: Came here today with our family as we were passing through Mississippi. The cost is 3.50 per person. They consist of about a room and a half of memorabilia may take 10 minutes max to get through the entire thing or longer depending on if you read everything. Be careful if you have a disability it's hard to get up and down the steps with a walker there is no ramp to help those that are disabled get up and down. All in all it was something to do. If you love Coca-Cola this might be a spot for you to stop in or if you want to get your kids a root beer float or a cold beverage for about two dollars for a soda and this may be a stop for you. You may also purchase memorabilia if that's up your alley. Parking is available on the side of the museum, if interested.
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Sandra B.

Yelp
Lovely museum - small but lots to look at. Very well curated items plus some neat vintage treasures. I think they may have used to give out samples but b/c of COVID they cannot. Cute gift shop.
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Christine M.

Yelp
Small but quaint museum with a lot of memorabilia. Interesting to see and inexpensive to visit. Get a coke float on the way out! It is right in downtown and close to several other attractions.
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Eric W.

Yelp
Total tourist trap. If you HAVE TO go, get a coke from the front. The front store is kind of nice. Otherwise there is nothing there at all. The "museum" is a few signs I could get at a yard sale. The "antique soda fountain" is a few papers of explanation that were lifted from the Internet. "Museum" takes five minutes max to see.
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Jon B.

Yelp
Excellent self guided museum. Cost $3.50 and I learned a lot. Very nice staff and incredible merchandise on display.
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Denver M.

Yelp
Birthplace of bottled Coke. Growing up in the South where a Coke was an accepted breakfast item, the history of Coke means more than just an occasional beverage. The original bottling equipment exhibit shows how far Coke has come from a Mississippi town. We had bottled Cokes with real sugar at the end - highly recommended. The host at the front were very attentive, true southern hospitality.
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Beverly W.

Yelp
Very cheap and very small museum. It was a straight walk through but it's a piece of history. It happens to be the place where Coke was first ever bottled. Swing through to see the different bottles, soda machines, and coolers from the old days. They also have fresh Cokes, floats, and ice cream for purchase, along with other Coke memorabilia.
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Andy S.

Yelp
This place never actually produced Coca Cola, but they did assist in bottling for Coke in the early years. The museum is limited, but also cheap. If you are a fan of Coke, make a stop. Drinks and ice cream are also available.
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Diana M.

Yelp
This museum caught my ten year olds eye which is the main reason we paid the $3 per person (kids over 6 $2). It was cute but nothing earth shattering by any means. Neat idea and quaint. Took about 15 minutes to view and that is if you walk slowly. ;) I wouldn't go out of the way to walk this museum. It really almost looks like an individual's collection of coca cola items. If walking by and curious then enjoy!
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Nancy L.

Yelp
The museum is housed in what was formerly a candy factory and soda fountain on the main drag of old Vicksburg. The building is beautiful, but not very well-kept. The lady who was "running" the museum seemed like she wanted to talk to us rather than let us go through the museum. She was actually sort of creepy. There is a lot of Coke memorabilia in this place and well documented and dated, but like LT. says, it looks like some individual's personal collection. The sheer volume of Coke bottles is interesting to see, along with the carbonation machine - I learned something. We came to Vicksburg looking for something other than the battlefield and monuments to see, and we saw other things. This one wasn't spectacular.
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Teresa B.

Yelp
Take a step back in time at Biedenharn and treat yourself to a slice of Americana. Be sure to order a Coke float. They pour the Coke out of a plastic bottle and not, as I had hoped, from the fountain. It was still sublime!
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Minna W.

Yelp
This was such a cool find!! Very educational and informative. We learned a lot about Coca Cola and its bottling history. The staff was super sweet and extremely helpful in suggesting places for us to visit in Vicksburg. The museum is small and self-guided, but definitely worth the tour if you love learning random facts and history, like myself. Their souvenir shop was super neat. Kinda pricey for some of the things, but that's expected for most tourist gift stores. We ended our adventure with a Coca Cola float that was scrumptious, even in the 36 degree weather. I highly recommend this place for visitors!!
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L T.

Yelp
This felt like less of a museum than an individual's collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. The original soda shop is at the back of the shop, and the owners/curators have attached placards of how the soda fountains worked, but it looks a little forgotten compared to the main shop. On the other hand, the admission is quite cheap - $3.
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Jason H.

Yelp
Two stars because it does have cool Coca Cola nostalgia. Calling it a museum is a bit of a stretch though. Skip the 'museum' part and just walk around the store section. Get a drink or s float if you want but they are bottled, not fountain tap versions so nothing spectacular.
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Howard S.

Yelp
Interesting step-into-the-past Coca Cola soda fountain and museum. It is worth 5-10 minutes to see the soda fountain area for free. Unless you are really into Coca Cola memorabilia and history, I'm not sure the museum is worth the admission.

Jane G.

Yelp
Maybe I was expecting too much, but I didn't feel it was worth the $3.50 pp entry fee. It was very hot and dusty. I read the review from 1/23 and I'm wondering where the helpful staff was. When we entered, a lady behind the counter yelled at us as we approached the door. I guess she thought we were trying to get in free. There are a lot of Coca Cola related items there for sure, but I didn't find it very educational. I don't think I could call this a museum. There was only 1 person around and she was a bit grouchy. We left after walking through the hot dusty building and went down the street to the Old Depot Museum which was very much worth the entry fee.
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Luis Y.

Yelp
This is really not a museum but more like someone's personal collection. It'll take you 15 minutes tops to see it all and it's mostly replicas. The shop has a few items that you can pick up from amazon less expensive. Not worth the $ they charge to go through a few rooms. If you've been to the World of Coke in Atlanta, this will be a huge disappointment.

Kim D.

Yelp
This is a small museum with lots of Coca-Cola items. There is a BEAUTIFUL marble fountain where they dispensed the Coca-Cola. Their claim to fame is they are the first place to sell Coke in a bottle. You can still buy the small, thick bottle Cokes there. Nice little stop.