The National Ornamental Metal Museum is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee for the collection, preservation, and exhibition of historical and contemporary metalwork. The museum is housed in a 1930's brick building on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River that was...

Before Europeans set foot upon Mississippi Valley Soil, American Indians had developed a vibrant and sophisticated culture in the Memphis area. Chucalissa Museum allows visitors to explore the lifeways of these people. Operated by the University of Memphis,...

The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles key episodes of American civil rights movement & its legacy to inspire participation in civil & human rights globally.

The mission of the Cotton Museum is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on the daily life, arts, and the development of the Mid-South region. The museum highlights artifacts through interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and...

The collection of the museum consists of contemporary Judaic art with exhibits related to Jewish history and ritual objects. Asian art from the Qing Dynasty (1644 CE - 1911 CE) and earlier dynasties is on display at the museum as well as natural history objects.[

The museum is comprised of 18 galleries that showcase 10,000 years of history in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. The exhibits detail early inhabitants in the valley to modern day transportation and contain over 5,000 artifacts; including two full size boat...

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.

The museum is dedicated to document the local history of fire fighting and to promote fire safety. The museum provides static exhibits as well as video documentation. For children there is original fire fighting and ambulance equipment to play on as well as an escape...

The W. C. Handy Home and Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Handy’s life. W. C. Handy was born in a log cabin in Florence, Alabama, in 1873. The son and grandson of African Methodist Episcopal ministers, Handy was exposed to music as a child in his...

The Burkle Estate is a historic home in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also known as the Slavehaven. Although disputed by some historians, the Burkle Estate is claimed by some to have been part of the Underground Railroad, a secret network of way stations to help slaves...