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 A mummy and more |
3750 Norriswood Road (at Central) Memphis, TN 38152 United States +1 901 678 2224 http://www.people.memphis.edu |
In honor of the ancient Egyptian counterpart to the modern American city of Memphis, the local university maintains a museum featuring a good representation of the usual items from the City by the Nile, including a mummy, papyruses, and various implements and household goods. Another permanent exhibit is the Spirit of Africa, which has artifacts and sculptures from West Africa. In addition—and somewhat unexpectedly—the museum houses an interesting collection of miniatures of American furniture and a good smattering of American and European prints. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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10,000 Years of Life in Memphis |
1987 Indian Village Road (Five miles west of U.S. 61 off Mitchell Road) Memphis, TN 38109 United States +1 901 785 3160 http://chucalissa.memphis.edu |
Stroll through a recreated 15th century Native American village, watch craftspeople make everyday objects from a bygone era and see an actual archaeological dig in progress. Chucalissa is based on an excavation that has revealed much about the lives of the peoples occupying the area on the banks of the Mississippi River for the past 10,000 years. Run by the University of Memphis, this park and museum offer an excellent introduction to the culture of the area's indigenous peoples. See website for particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Oldest home in Memphis |
9336 Davies Plantation Road (off Stage Road) Memphis, TN 38133 United States +1 901 386 0715 http://www.daviesmanorplantati... |
The oldest home in Shelby Country, this plantation has been preserved as it was in 1807, when the first European settlers made their way across the Mississippi to head west. Take the family to see what life was like in the days before indoor plumbing, separate bedrooms, electricity and telephones. The home is located in an upscale neighborhood near the Wolfchase Galleria Mall in Cordova. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students; group tours are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the kid in everyone |
118 Adams Avenue (south of Beale) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 452 9973 |
The Fire Museum is located in the first firehouse in Memphis. Kids will love the video games and interactive videos that simulate firefighting, while parents will appreciate the exhibit of unusual firefighting equipment from the last two centuries. If you take the restored trolley from Union or Beale, you can disembark at the museum, then walk up the street to the National Civil Rights Museum, in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King,Jr. was assassinated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house that Elvis built |
3754 Elvis Presley Boulevard (South of Winchester) Memphis, TN 38116 United States +1 901 322 3322/ +1 800 238 2000 http://www.elvis-presley.com |
This is it—the second most visited house in the United States—preserved exactly as when Elvis Presley lived here, complete with the Jungle Room and shag carpeting. Elvis' grave is also here and can be viewed free from 6a-7:30a. Additionally, you can tour the auto museum, see the Lisa Marie and Jetstar airplanes, and view the Sincerely Elvis exhibit. On August 16, the anniversary of Elvis' death, a candlelight vigil draws fans worldwide. Mansion tour: USD22 adults, USD19.80 seniors over 62, USD7 children 7-12; free for children under 6. Varying prices for the other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian tombstones, historic gravesites |
824 South Dudley Street (off I-240 at exit 29, Lamar/E.H.Crump Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 774 3212 |
This lovely 144-year-old, 80-acre cemetery is a wonderful place to go on a warm afternoon. Huge shade trees protect the most interesting collection of graves and gravestones in the city. Elaborate Victorian monuments pay homage to city founders such as Robert Church, the first black millionaire in Memphis, as well as Mayor E.H. "Boss" Crump, 19 generals from the Confederate Army and yellow fever victims felled by the mosquitoes that used to thrive on the river banks.Admission is free.Tours are self-guided. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of Rock 'n Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis |
1595 Malone Road Memphis, MS 38651 United States +1 662 429 1290 http://www.jerryleelewis.com/r... |
Memphis is the home to many music legends. In the 1950s Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash rose to fame along with "the Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis. Lewis still resides in Nesbit, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, and his home/ranch is open to the public and his many fans. See the many gold records he has earned, his pianos, along with his collection of classic automobiles, and do not miss the piano-shaped pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Memphis in the 1800s |
198 Adams Avenue (Between North Fourth & North Third Streets) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 4464 http://www.memphismuseums.org/... |
This house, bought by Irish immigrant Eugene Magevney in 1832, is one of Memphis' oldest buildings. Decorated with heirlooms and period pieces, the house sends you back in time to the mid-1800s the minute you step in the door. The house also has religious significance since it was the site of the first Catholic mass in Memphis. Guided tours are held every 15 minutes. If you happen to be in Memphis on St. Patrick's Day, join the "Emerald Isle Shenanigans" here to celebrate with Celtic music and folk dancing. Admission by donation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lush Victoriana |
652 Adams Avenue (at 3rd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 1484 |
Part of Victorian Village, this 25-room Italianate house from the 1850s has been lovingly restored and furnished with authentic pieces. The dark, heavy furniture and velvet curtains were popular in the period, but perhaps inappropriate for the climate. While you are here, be sure to see the nearby Magevney House and Woodruff-Fontaine House, and imagine what Memphis was like in the 1800s—before cars, computers or air conditioning. Admission is USD5 for adults, USD4 for seniors 62 and older and for children ages five through college age. Children four and younger get in free. Tours take place every half hour; the last tour is at 3:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A piece of history |
125 North Front St Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 576 7241 http://www.memphisbelle.com |
A piece of World War II history is tucked neatly away under a pavilion on Mud Island. The famous bomber, dubbed the "Memphis Belle" in honor of the pilot's girlfriend, successfully completed 25 missions and was the subject of a Hollywood movie. It is a favorite attraction for former Army Air corpsmen, history buffs and airplane enthusiasts. The exhibit is included with admission to Mud Island, which includes the River Museum and River Walk, a scale replica of the Mississippi River you can dip your toes into. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art and architecture |
1934 Poplar Ave (at Cooper) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 544 6200 http://www.brooksmuseum.org/ |
Memphis' main museum is housed in a marble building completed in 1916. The architecturally beautiful rooms house an outstanding collection of medieval art and a small but worthwhile collection of Impressionist works. One room is dedicated to a "touch" exhibit for vision-impaired visitors. Temporary exhibits include a patriotic show held during the Memphis in May Festival. The restaurant, the Brushmark, is a fine place to lunch, especially when the outside patio is open, which looks out on Overton Park. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 students, $5 for seniors ages 65 and older, and children 6 and under are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photos, jail cell and working police station |
159 Beale Street (Between Second and Third Streets) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 9800 |
Beale Street is known for being safe. One of the reasons is this active police station/museum. The archives are fascinating. Newspaper clippings and photos relating to such famous criminals as Machine Gun Kelly and events such as the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr are on display. Even the arrest records of "ordinary" criminals in the late 1800s and early 1900s tell a great deal about pre-integration Memphis. There is an extensive exhibit of weapons and other items confiscated from criminals. You can also see a real jail cell and have your picture taken inside it. There is no admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Historic Lorraine Motel |
450 Mulberry St (South of Beale St) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 9699 http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ |
While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You can relive history here by visiting the balcony and Dr. King's room, restored as it was when he was here to support the Sanitation Worker's strike. Through interactive multimedia exhibits you participate in the civil rights movement and learn its history from the 1600s through Rosa Parks and the freedom riders until today. Admission: USD12 adults, USD10 seniors and college students, USD8.50 children (4-17). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From fine jewelry to barbecue pits |
374 Metal Museum Drive (at Front Street) Memphis, TN 38106 United States +1 901 774 6380 http://www.metalmuseum.org/ |
This museum is the only one in the country dedicated to ornamental metalwork. Exhibits often include such diverse objects as silver tea services, swords, jewelry and weathervanes. See a blacksmith at work forging works of art. An annual exhibit in May features the fantastic devices people use to barbecue, timed to coincide with the Memphis in May Barbecue Contest. The museum is set in a lovely spot on the banks of the Mississippi, and the lawns are sometimes used for weddings and other private parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chinese art from the Manchu Dynasty |
119 Main Street (at Union) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 2787 http://www.belz.com/museum/ind... |
Peabody Place is part of an ambitious downtown renewal effort that includes complexes of restaurants, shops and apartments. Developer Jack Belz and his wife Marilyn have put their private collection of Chinese art on display for the public in a 7,500 square-foot gallery. Some of the ivory and jade pieces date back to the Manchu Dynasty of the 17th century. Stroll around Peabody Place and see what is attracting new residents to the downtown area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The house that Piggly Wiggly built |
3050 Central Ave (between Goodwyn and Greer) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 320 6320 http://www.memphismuseums.org/... |
This museum is housed in the Georgian marble home built in the 1920s by Clarence Sanders, founder of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain. Sanders never got to live here, and the city transformed the site into a complex of attractions, including the Sharpe Planetarium and an IMAX theater. The Pink Palace's exhibits cover topics ranging from dinosaurs to the Civil War, and from the early Spanish explorers to the evolution of medical research in Memphis. Admission: USD8.25 adults, USD7.75 seniors, USD5.75 children (3-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rockin' on the river |
145 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 543 0800 http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/ |
Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Stax Records, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, all called Memphis home. So, the river city is a natural choice for this museum. Highlights of the museum's permanent collection include several Elvis costumes, B.B. King's guitar (affectionately called "Lucille" by the legendary bluesman), and Dick Clark's American Bandstand podium. The museum also offers special displays, such as the current "Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads" exhibit on loan from the Smithsonian Institute. Tickets: USD8.50 adults, USD5 youths, and USD7.50 seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Planetarium kids love |
3050 Central Ave (Pink Palace Museum) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 320 6320 http://www.memphismuseums.org/... |
Tired of putting people, especially kids, to sleep with droning lectures in a dark room and trying to compete with the IMAX theater next door? This planetarium has spiced up its shows with laser lights and music from bands such as the Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam and Pink Floyd. There is even an Elvis show during Elvis Week in August. During special meteorological events, such as meteor showers, the planetarium staff sets up telescopes on the front lawn and encourages visitors to bring their families as well as a picnic dinner. Admission: varies with show or event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic stop on Underground Railroad |
826 North Second Street (Burkle Estate/between Chelsea and Bickford) Memphis, TN 38126 United States +1 901 527 3427 |
This tiny house stands as a reminder of both a dark period in American history and the efforts of many to remedy the wrongs of slavery. A merchant named Jacob Burkle, who ran a stockyard before the American Civil War, provided a haven for many runaway slaves on their journey through the "Underground Railroad." Here you can see where they waited for the instructions that helped them find their way across the Mississippi River to freedom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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House where Blues began |
352 Beale Street (at Fourth) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 3427 |
This building was the Memphis home of William Christopher Handy, who is often referred to as the "Father of the Blues." He wrote the song "Memphis Blues" in 1912 at the request of E.H. Crump, then running for mayor, and it became something of an anthem for the city. A major award for blues musicians, the W.C. Handy Award, is given every year at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. The W.C. Handy Home features exhibits on Handy's career that trace the history of the blues in Memphis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour a working historic nut factory |
62 South Front Street (at Union Avenue) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 6887 |
Tour Memphis' only nut factory, located in a historic 1875 warehouse. This factory continues to use its original equipment to prepare nuts to sell to supermarkets and restaurants. This equipment, along with the red brick walls and worn, wooden floors, gives you a good idea of what the factory was like in the old days. Take a tour of the factory or visit the gift shop for a souvenir of pecans or candies. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian decorative arts |
680 Adams Avenue (at 2nd) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 1469 |
This 1870s house is part of Victorian Village, where the few homes in Memphis dating from the 1800s have been preserved and restored. In addition to the furniture and decorative arts displayed inside, the house also has an exhibit of clothing from the Victorian era. Look at the cinched waists and layers of velvet and wonder how the Victorian ladies survived the hot Memphis summers.Tours are held every half hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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