Discovering the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont: 60+ Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia
03-09-2026 20:09 via americanbluesscene.com

Discovering the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont: 60+ Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia

Larry McIntyre created the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont, Illinois and gives tours. I highly recommend checking out the humble room located inside the Westmont Center. It contains over 60 unique Muddy Waters artifacts, most donated by his third wife Marva Jean Brooks. Waters relocated to Westmont from Chicago’s South Side in 1973 and died in his Westmont home April 30th, 1983.
Upon entering, you will see Muddy’s suit jackets on hangers and artist drawn photos in the style of Andy
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