Canoe.ca Canoe.ca Travel @ Canoe.ca
  Travel & Tourism By WorldWeb.com    
Travel Search Find Now  Add Review
Memphis LodgingMemphis ActivitiesMemphis TransportationMemphis ReviewsMemphis Restaurants & BarsMemphis ShoppingMemphis Rental ServicesMemphis Sights & Attractions
EventsMapsPhotosFeature ArticlesDestinationsItinerary Maker
Memphis Museums
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Museums in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Home > United States > Tennessee > West Tennessee > Memphis > Sights & Attractions > Museums
  Hotel Reservations
 
  Hotel Location
  Hotel Name (optional)
  Check-In
calendar
  Check-Out
calendar
  Rooms   Adults   Children
   
  Find a Hotel
  spacer
 
  • My Reservation History
  • Lodging Directory
  • Cancel a Reservation
  • Currency Converter
  •   spacer
      Car Reservations
    Great rates on car rental reservations worldwide.
      Car Rental Reservations
      Top Destinations
  • Buchanan, TN
  • Cordova, TN
  • Germantown, TN
  • Jackson, TN
  • Memphis
  • Millington, TN
  •   View Vacation Destinations
      Visitor/Street Maps
       
      List of Visitor Maps
    SpacerVisit WebsiteSpacerItinerarySpacer
    Children's Museum of Memphis
    Children's Museum of Memphis

    The non-profit organization has been serving the area since 1987. The intent is to encourage curiosity and imagination in children. This task is performed through exhibitions, programs and more. Subjects include the arts, sciences, humanities and technology. Birthday parties can be accommodated.
    Address: 2525 Central Avenue Memphis  TN  USA  38104
    Send an Email Send an Email (5) Telephone 1 901 458-2678 
     

    SpacerVisit WebsiteSpacerItinerarySpacer
    National Civil Rights Museum
    National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis

    The purpose of the museum is to inform visitors of the Civil Rights movement. Understanding should be made of the impact the movement caused. Collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs provide information. Over 10,000 square feet of exhibits are permanent.
    Address: 450 Mulberry Street Memphis  TN  USA  38103-4214
    Telephone 1 901 521-9699 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
    Featured at the museum is a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the United States. The museum uses exhibits, dioramas and audiovisuals to portray the culture and history of the Mid-South. Over 240,000 people visit the museum on a yearly basis. An award winning medical exhibit is located on-site.
    Address: 3050 Central Avenue Memphis  TN  38111
    Send an Email Send an Email (12) Telephone 1 901 320-6320 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    National Ornamental Metal Museum
    The only museum of its kind, the purpose is to preserve and exhibit fine metalwork. Situated in the museum are galleries and a sculpture garden. Gifts can be purchased in the Gift Shop. Exhibits are constantly changing. Classes are available for Blacksmithing, Copper Weathervane and more.
    Address: 374 Metal Museum Drive Memphis  TN  38106
    Send an Email Send an Email (6) Telephone 1 901 774-6380 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Memphis Music Hall of Fame
    Documenting the history of music in Memphis, this museum covers everything from WC Handy to Elvis Presley.
    Address: 97 South 2nd Street Memphis  TN  USA  38103
    Telephone 1 901 525-4007 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    W. C. Handy House Museum
    W. C. Handy House Museum was once the home of W. C. Handy, the man referred to as the father of the blues. At this site, he composed Memphis Blue and St. Louis Blues, among others. The house is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
    Address: 352 Beale St. Memphis  TN  USA  38103
    Telephone 1 901 522-1556 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Stax Musem of American Soul Music
    The Stax Museum of American Soul Music features over 2, 000 artifacts and interactive displays regarding the history of soul music.
    Address: 870 East McLemore Avenue Memphis  TN  USA  38106
    Telephone 1 901 946-2535 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Woodruff - Fontaine House Museum
    Woodruff - Fontaine House Museum is a restored Victorian mansion. Inside, the mansion is decorated and furnished with a number of 19 century antiques. The exhibits here change regularily.
    Address: 680 Adams Ave Memphis  TN  USA  38105
    Telephone 1 901 526-1469 
     
    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
    Exhibits in the museum include the Rock 'n' Soul Social Crossroads. Located in the Beale Street Entertainment District, the museum features six galleries, which presents the history of Memphis music. Group rates are available. Tours are available and are one hour in duration.
    Address: 145 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue Memphis  TN  38103
    Telephone 1 901 543-0800 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Dixon Gallery and Gardens
    The Dixon Gallery and Gardens features famed pieces of artwork, as well as 17 acres of gardens and woodlands. In addition to works by Degas, Monet, Cezanne, and Renoir, the Gallery also houses a collection of 18th century porcelain.
    Address: 4339 Park Avenue Memphis  TN  USA  38817
    Send an Email Send an Email (8) Telephone 1 901 761-2409 
     

    SpacerItinerarySpacer

    Fire Museum of Memphis
    Discover fire safety and all the proper methods of dealing with fire. The museum is located in the Fire Engine House No.1, which is located in downtown Memphis. Discover the history of fire fighting methods. Teachings are made through hi-tech programs and computer games.
    Address: 118 Adams Avenue Memphis  TN  38103
    Send an Email Send an Email (4) Telephone 1 901 320-5650 
     

     
    Advertise | Add a Business - It's FREE! | Add a Review | Contact Us | Press Room | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy

    Memphis Museums ©1994-2008
    World Web Technologies Inc.