Tennessee USA : Localities : M : Memphis : Arts and Entertainment : Museums
16 pages found in Museums: Art Museum of The University of Memphis
Has changing exhibits of contemporary art and permanent collections of Egyptian and West African art. Photos, calendar of events and news.
http://www.amum.org/ Brooks Museum of Art
Oldest and largest fine arts museum in Tennessee, housing fine art dating from antiquity to the present. Strengths include Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings and sculpture, English portraits, European and American paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, and works on paper.
http://www.brooksmuseum.org/ The Center for Southern Folklore
Folk art gallery; photography exhibits; live music; cultural excursions and educational seminars for school, tour, and community groups; and an online gift shop showcasing regional music, books, and art.
http://www.southernfolklore.com Children's Museum of Memphis
"Children play to learn and adults learn to play again!" The Children's Museum is an interactive center for children to explore and learn.
http://www.cmom.com/ Chucalissa Museum
Home to the C.H. Nash Museum as well as a reconstructed 15th century Native American village located on an actual archaeological site. Photos, history, hours and fees.
http://chucalissa.memphis.edu/ The Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Landscaped floral gardens and art collection featuring French and American Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.
http://www.dixon.org/ Elvis Presley's Graceland
The official authorized web site of Elvis Presley and Graceland. Includes Elvis history, news, shopping, e-cards, wallpaper, trivia and screensavers, fan clubs, and information on other Elvis attractions.
http://www.elvis.com/ Fire Museum of Memphis
The history of firefighting in Memphis, Tennessee. Exhibits include the tools and equipment used by firefighters and interactive kiosks.
http://www.firemuseum.com/ Mallory-Neely House
Three-story Italianate mansion built in 1852 by Isaac Kirtland, open for visitors to see how an affluent Memphis family once lived. Information about the home, visiting it, and renting it to host special events.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/mallory_neely-overview/ Memphis Zoo
Complete information, including maps, hours, prices, appropriate links.
http://www.memphiszoo.org/ Mud Island River Park and Museum
A tribute to the Mississippi river. Information on the riverwalk, monorail, and museum.
http://www.mudisland.com/ National Civil Rights Museum
Presents the history of civil rights. Offers photo and narrative accounts, news, directions and operating hours, and free civil rights oriented e-cards.
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org National Ornamental Metal Museum
Devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork. Information for visitors, photos, and schedule of special exhibitions.
http://www.metalmuseum.org/ Pink Palace Family of Museums
Collection of historic, educational, and technological attractions operated by the city of Memphis, including the Pink Palace Museum, the Union Planters IMAX Theater, the Sharpe Planetarium, and the historic Mallory Neely and Magevney Houses.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/ Stax Museum
Review the roots of soul music and the building of the Stax Music Academy. Events, news and online shop.
http://www.soulsvilleusa.com Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series
Cultural exhibitions from around the world. Information on current and past exhibits, tickets, operating hours, and entry directions.
http://www.wonders.org/
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