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Memphis


  • Buildings and Monuments
      • Hunt-Phelan Home - one of the oldest, most historic homes in Memphis, Tennessee that offers a fascinating look at life in the American South before the turn of the century.
      • Graceland
        • Graceland - home to the King. The official site.
        • Graceland - Elviksen Koti - an extensive photo collection of the public rooms and grounds. In Finnish.
        • Graceland Information - an assortment of photos from many pilgrimages, links, and the story of one road trip to the King's Castle.
        • Graceland Photos - a walking tour through Graceland.
        • Graceland...Coming Right Up - you can't go to Memphis and not see Graceland. Includes photos and descriptions.
        • Inside Graceland - descriptions of all of the public rooms.

        • Museums and Exhibitions
          • Dixon Gallery and Gardens - arts museum surrounded by seventeen acres of beautiful gardens. Offers a specialized collection of Impressionist paintings, decorative arts, and a collection of Jean-Louis Forain's works.
          • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art - strengths of the collection include Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings and sculpture. Take a virtual tour.
          • National Ornamental Metal Museum - changing exhibits of fine metal art, architectural pieces, furniture, jewelry, and more. The museum also houses a working smithy and non-ferrous conservation lab.
          • Points of Interest:Museums and Exhibits:History
            • Chucalissa - archaeological site, a museum, and a reconstructed prehistoric Native American town.
            • National Civil Rights Museum - a collection of Civil Rights artifacts including Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches and replicas of civil rights monuments.
            • Children's Museum of Memphis - information on upcoming events, membership, exhibits, and KIDSPARKS - a fun site just for kids.
            • Fire Museum of Memphis - high-tech emphasis on education and fire prevention.
            • Memphis Museum System - one of the South's most comprehensive museum systems.
            • Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series

              ·Graceland - Museum
              3765 Elvis Presley Blvd (May & Sept daily 7.30am-6pm; June-Aug daily 7.30am-7pm; rest of year daily 8.30am-5pm; 901/332-3322 or 1-800/238-2000). Phenomenally enjoyable, affectionate celebration of the King; $18.50 for complete audio tour of Elvis' "kingdom".
              ·Memphis Music Hall of Fame - Museum
              97 S Second St (Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri & Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon-6pm). Comprehensive homage packed with photos, records, instruments and footage, ranging from the pre-Elvis years to Sun, Stax and beyond. $7.50.
              ·National Civil Rights Museum - Museum
              450 Mulberry St (June-Aug Mon & Wed-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm; Sept-May Mon & Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm). Powerful, detailed museum built around the remains of the actual Lorraine Motel, where Dr Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. $5.
              ·Mississippi River Museum - Museum
              Mud Island (April-June & Sept-Nov Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; June-Sept daily 10am-8pm). Ingenious, enjoyable museum, including a full-size reconstructed steamboat and overview of Memphis music. $8.
              ·Sun Studio - Recording studio/museum
              706 Union Ave (June-Aug daily 9.30am-6.30pm, store 9am-7pm; Sept-May daily 10.30am-5.30pm, store 9am-7pm). Tiny room where Elvis, Johnny Cash and others cut their first records focusing around Elvis' original mike stand. Tours $8.
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