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• Art Museum of The University of Memphis

  http://www.memphis.edu/amum/
  Has changing exhibits of contemporary art and permanent collections of Egyptian and West African art. Photos, calendar of events and news.

• Brooks Museum of Art

  http://www.brooksmuseum.org/
  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.

• C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

  http://www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/
  Prehistoric archaeological site dating back to the 15th century, with museum featuring a Mississippian mound complex, arboretum, hands-on archaeology lab, and exhibits about Native Americans of the southeastern U.S. Photos, history, hours and fees.

• Children's Museum of Memphis

  http://www.cmom.com/
  "Children play to learn and adults learn to play again!" The Children's Museum is an interactive center for children to explore and learn.

• Elvis Presley's Graceland

  http://www.graceland.com/
  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.

• Fire Museum of Memphis

  http://www.firemuseum.com/
  The history of firefighting in Memphis, Tennessee. Exhibits include the tools and equipment used by firefighters and interactive kiosks.

• Mallory-Neely House

  http://www.memphismuseums.org/mallory_neely-overview/
  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.

• Memphis Zoo

  http://www.memphiszoo.org/
  Complete information, including maps, hours, prices, appropriate links.

• Mud Island River Park and Museum

  http://www.mudisland.com/
  A tribute to the Mississippi river. Information on the riverwalk, monorail, and museum.

• National Civil Rights Museum

  http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
  Presents the history of civil rights. Offers photo and narrative accounts, news, directions and operating hours, and free civil rights oriented e-cards.

• National Ornamental Metal Museum

  http://www.metalmuseum.org/
  Devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork. Information for visitors, photos, and schedule of special exhibitions.

• Pink Palace Family of Museums

  http://www.memphismuseums.org/
  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.

• Stax Museum

  http://www.staxmuseum.com/
  Review the roots of soul music and the building of the Stax Music Academy. Events, news and online shop.

• The Dixon Gallery and Gardens

  http://www.dixon.org/
  Landscaped floral gardens and art collection featuring French and American Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.

• Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series

  http://www.wonders.org/
  Cultural exhibitions from around the world. Information on current and past exhibits, tickets, operating hours, and entry directions.

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