Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
The former candy shop where Coca-Cola was first bottled and sold in 1894. A restored old-fashioned soda counter sells Coca-Cola ice cream.
In 1894, candy merchant Joseph Biedenharn first bottled Coca-Cola syrup in glass bottles at this shop on Washington Street, so people could take it home to drink, launching the history of bottled Coca-Cola. The museum has restored the original candy shop and soda fountain, and displays an early bottling machine, advertising prints, trays, and bottles and souvenirs from various eras. The counter sells Coke floats and ice cream, which are very popular with visitors. Admission is about USD 5. It is open Monday through Saturday, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. It is located on the old downtown commercial street, with the riverfront murals nearby.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00; Sun 13:30-16:30
Nearby sights
- Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
- Catfish Row Art Park
- Lower Mississippi River Museum
- Old Court House Museum
- Anchuca
- McRaven House
- USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum
- Vicksburg National Military Park