At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.See more..
4.5Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum(2.363 reviews)from $11.00 - Small but a lot of great sound bites Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Chronicling the artists and the music that shaped the legacy of "Memphis Sound," this museum features the Smithsonian's "Rock 'n' Roll: Social Crossroads" exhibition.See more..
4.5Slave Haven / Burkle Estate Museum(730 reviews) - See the underground railroad Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Visitors can tour the tunnels used by runaway slaves who stopped at this plantation, one of the stations of the Underground Railroad.See more..
4.5Fire Museum of Memphis(194 reviews) - unexpected gem! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Memphis' Hottest Attraction!!! America’s premier interactive fire museum is in the legendary Fire Engine House No. 1 in downtown Memphis. Step back in time to a turn-of-the-century firehouse. Fight the flames of a burning skyscraper from a snorkel basket simulator. Take a look at the horse-drawn era of firefighting from the horse’s perspective! Test your ability to find an escape route to survive a fire. Feel the heat of the FEDEX Fire Room. Learn about the most devastating fires in the history of Memphis. Discover the proud history of Memphis’ first African-American firefighters. And many more hot attractions!See more..
5.0Edge Motor Museum(55 reviews) - Great vintage car museum! Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The Edge Motor Museum, Memphis’ only auto museum, highlights the rise and fall of the American sports car from “postwar to ‘74” in an exhibit called American Speed. Located just 600 feet west of Sun Studio, the museum is a short 2 minute walk down the street and features cars from the same era(s) that Sun highlights so well on their tours.See more..
