Apron Museum Blog

Today, The New York Times published “ Where Do Aprons Go to Retire? A Tiny Museum in Mississippi . ”, telling the story of The Apron Museum in Iuka, Mississippi. Article card from The New York Times 12/23/2025 "Inside The Apron Museum" This is a huge honor for our little museum dedicated to the history and stories behind Aprons. Thank you to all our visitors and supporters through the years who have made this possible! NOTE: We recommend reading the article on a full-sized c

Aprons have always been front-and-center in our lives. They embraced the art, fashion, and times they were worn. But this humble garment hasn't always gotten the attention that it deserved. The mission of The Apron Museum has always been to increase awareness and appreciation of Aprons; and to reframe our understanding of them based on the stories and art we collect about them. Our brand new website ( www.theapronmuseum.com ) and this Apron News channel are no different. We