Whoever put this museum together did a fantastic job. The service was top notch and the security…read moreteam were efficient. Very much appreciated. This museum has great value and worth every cent to keep it up and running. Our time there walking around was informative and, of course, heart breaking. Seeing the site of the MLK, Jr assassination just made me cry. I could not stop. My heart was breaking from the walk through to his assassination. But worth every step. Thank you to everyone who make this museum possible.

Of course this is a must visit in Memphis. So much history. You definitely need about 1.5 to 2…read morehours to full take it in. You can see some stuff from the outside but do not skip actually going in and visiting. Decent prices in the gift shop and friendly staff all throughout.

My spouse and I came here while we were in Memphis. For anyone who is interested in American…read morehistory, especially in the south. This is one spot you will want to check out as this was a house that was used during the underground railroad that runway slaves would come as a safe spot to hide before running off to the northern states. If you are in the area I would highly recommend visited it. [Review #722] (20th Review of 2024)

0 stars as this place is NOT open, IS abandoned and IS scary…read more The surrounding neighborhood is a little uncomfortable for two white women walking through. Seems to be a low income area. Yelp said this museum was open but clearly has not been for quite some time:

The cultural impact on the U.S. and the music recording industry being celebrated by this museum is…read moreextremely important! But there isn't much to the museum itself. With a 90-minute tour recommended, it's a very quick loop that can be made in about 20 minutes, even if you savor the exhibits. The on-stage clothing from various celebrities like Al Green, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash is all very interesting! The impact of black musicians is evident, something that should be heralded. Ike Turner's first piano is a pleasant surprise! And perhaps the crown jewel of the exhibit comes at the very end, the Ardent Studios soundboard that mixed albums for every group ranging from Led Zeppelin to Juvenile, old school rock to modern hip hop. But the tour is far too short to warrant the $16 entry fee.

Loved it. Interesting museum to check out if you're into rock and roll and the blues. This is an…read moreamazing place to visit. It is right next to the FedEx building, just off Beale Street, so very central. Excellent collection of old memorabilia from musical instruments, clothes,posters and the most amazing jukeboxes. There is a short video when you first arrive to introduce you to what you will see. I enjoyed the costumes of Reverend Al Green and Carla Thomas and others . Definitely worth checking out.A++++

Got an email from the museum stating they offer free general admission on every third Thursday of…read moreeach month. Took advantage of that and visited with my mom, son and niece. I hadn't been since I was a kid, so I was excited to visit again. For the most part, a lot was the same as I remember and I was excited to show the kids. There were a few new things too, which was cool. We didn't get a chance to do the planetarium ($5 on the free third Thursdays) nor the giant screen theater (also $5). Next time, I for sure want to take my son inside the planetarium because it was my most favorite thing as a kid. Hopefully, he'll love it too. As an adult, the museum definitely seems a bit random and there's not a whole lot that's interesting (unless you're a huge science/history fan). Overall, the kids enjoyed themselves and that's all that matters.

Not the best museum we've been to but definitely not the worst either. The floor plan and flow of…read morehow to move throughout is a bit confusing. Tickets must be bought online and cannot be bought at the counter. The exhibits felt a bit dated and light compared to other museums we've enjoyed. Facilities weren't exactly great either. The mini circus is cool to see other than that, not a whole lot else that's unique.

I'm so excited I was finally able to scratch a visit to Sun Studios off of my Memphis to-do list…read more For music history lovers it's one of the most iconic places to make a pilgrimage to stand where some of the greats stood as they recorded hit songs that have remained relevant more than 80 years later. You can't reserve tours online and are available on a first come first serve basis and take place at the half hour mark. I arrived at about 12:15 and despite the 12:30 tour being removed as available for the tour board the employee at the front kindly let me slide into the 12:30 tour group. It's a small building but A LOT of history and memorabilia are packed into the building . The guided tour begins on the second floor where there is a small single room with musuem exhibits and items from the early days of Sun Records. After spending time here you'll be taken back downstairs to spend time in the actual recording studio. In total the tour lasted about 45 minutes and you were able to linger at the end without feeling rushed to take photos with THE microphone and soak in the energy of the space. If you're any kind of music lover you can't miss this building where so much pop culture and music history was made.

This place is sorta small but it packs a punch. It has some unique memorabilia and good photo ops…read moreand a whole lotta history. Our guide was very funny and knowledgeable (and he's a musician to boot!). We did the tour and the upstairs part has a recreation of the Dewey O DJ booth which is very cool. There is even a "smash" hit record on the floor in the booth! Inside museum cases are some original equipment and posters, etc. of some of the greats signed by Sun Studio. The downstairs recording studio (still in use daily) is timeless with an original microphone and the piano that the greats once played while recording. . We got to pose with the microphone and see lots of real equipment actually used by the likes of Elvis, Sam Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, etc. And of course, some of the original recording equipment used by founder Sam Phillips. The gift shop and small bar up front are a great touch both before and after the tours. Don't miss this legendary place.

Loved Graceland! Had a long layover at the airport and was glad to spend some time here. It's a…read morequick Uber ride from the airport and I spent about 3 1/2 hours here. My favorite parts were seeing Elvis' outfits and his cars. I did the Elvis experience tour, which I thought was worth the price. We started off the tour taking a bus to Elvis' mansion and it was a quick ~45 minute self guided tour. You don't see everything, but hit some of the highlights (kitchen, jungle room, stables). I had lunch at the diner before I left - a grilled peanut butter banana sandwich with bacon grease. Yum 2026 #27

It was OK, but clearly better for more serious Elvis fans. Very touristy; more square footage in…read moreGift Shops than in his mansion. We couldn't see his bedroom or bath - and given his huge wealth, the house was understated by today's standards. We left thinking about what we would create with a similar budget.

My friends had recommended Stax to me for years, but I was always hesitant to visit because I…read moreremembered the surrounding area feeling a little rough and intimidating. This time, when a friend came to town, I finally worked up the courage to explore it together. To my surprise, the neighborhood has changed so much. The area is now well developed and organized, completely different from what I remembered. I really enjoyed taking my time reading through the exhibits and learning about the history of soul music and the incredible artists who shaped it. There was something deeply emotional about learning about the decline of the community and studio, while also witnessing its rebirth and preservation. It made the visit feel inspiring and meaningful beyond just music history. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Memphis!

What a wonderful museum for soul music/ black history lovers alike. The history in this place is…read moreamazing. About an hour (more or less) to get through at your own pace. This is a must visit Front desk guy is so friendly and helpful!

The Blues Hall of Fame is on Main St in downtown Memphis. Admission is $15 which is the Blues…read moreArtist's location & holdsLocal Induction Ceremonies, which allows the Induced Artist to be honored. Legendary Blues Artist is our highest award. Next is Master Blues Artist & Great Local Blues Artist. The Blues Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring, showcasing & inducting all of these Great Blues Artists

Quality/Quantity - So much history and art. Best to see their website because it seems like all my…read morepictures did NOT upload... Sorry Atmosphere - Decent size, two stories. Open 5 days a week from 10am to 5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Street parking, free all day a few blocks away. Service - Good. Price - $15 per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1980. What a great long history; see website.

My friend and I went here for a quick stroll. It is a really small museum and you can take an hour…read moreto walk through. It is not as modern but there are some great art pieces present and interactive art for the kiddos. They also have some fun chairs. The staff was very friendly and you enter free before noon on Saturdays. Parking may be an issue since it has to be on the road side. The zoo is pretty close by so it would be great to do both in a day.

this was a great time. it all started with the staff members at the front desk, who were not only…read moresuper nice, they were also efficient. there are 3 floors and at the time we visited, there was a gallery and/or activity going on. on top of that, there was a vendor market that was set to take place the next day (we wish we were able to attend... it looked like it as going to be really fun to as the vendors were setting up throughout the time we were there). the museum is massive and it reminds me of a museum back home that was originally a house. i could see this being a spot someone used to live at. the exhibitions were beautiful. i had to make sure there weren't any areas that we missed because there were so many rooms & so much art. sometimes spots like this can be free, sometimes they aren't. as there was a fee for this visit, it was very well worth it. i'd come back again & again & again. i liked their cafe, they had coffee soda that REALLY caught my eye & it's something i should've tried. there merch selection was good & also highlighted artwork from local artists, which is always a bonus.

Well worth the trip. It was a phenomenal tour. We were so impressed by the size and quality of…read morethe tour. 17 acres for the house and surrounding buildings about 1.5hrs. The museum took an additional 2.5 hrs to complete. Very well done. Bravo.

I did a tour of EPM in two parts....the first part I did last year and the second part I came back…read moreto see some of the new things that they added.... There is no question that Elvis's spirit lives and thrives in here.... Since was short on time this trip I only did two places....The Guest House at Graceland which is not only a beautiful hotel but it's also sorta like Disney for Elvis fans...you can get more information here https://www.memphistravel.com/guest-house-graceland-resort The place is new and didn't open until last year.... The other place of EPM tour was Memphis Music Hall of Fame which one of my friends was super excited to visit....Besides Elvis they pay tribute and celebrate the likes of Kaye Starr, Carla Thomas, John Lee Hooker and more... Next time on the EPM Tour I plan to tour Gibson Guitar Factory.... 1549th review 9/18/2018 469th for 2018