Points of interest, as well as activities and events in Memphis, Tennessee are the focus of this category.
 
 
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Focusing on the long musical and cultural history of Beale Street, a history of the neighborhood is related, along with a directory of clubs, shops and places to see, upcoming events, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.bealestreet.com/
The Center is a non-profit organization that showcases the culture, foods, music, arts, traditions, and stories of the South. CSF features art from the region, most of it for sale in its store in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, or from its online shopping area. A map shows its location and parking areas, and its hours of operation are stated.
http://www.southernfolklore.com/
The Brooks offers educational programs, community outreach and an extensive art collection, and its collections and exhibitions are described and depicted in photographs here, along with its history, schedule of events, membership information, and online ticket sales.
http://www.brooksmuseum.org/
Serving the City of Memphis, the municipal library system includes several branches, each of which is profiled, with their locations, contacts, and hours of operation, including a map of all locations. Other online resources include access to personal cardholder accounts, various databases, the library catalog, electronic books, and others.
http://www.memphislibrary.org/
Documenting the birth of rock and soul music, the Memphis Rock n Soul Museum was created by the Smithsonian Institution to tell the story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music. Its site features the facility's educational programs and availability for groups and parties, as well as an online shopping area.
http://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/
Situated on seventy-six acres of Overton Park, the Memphis, Tennessee zoo is home to more than three thousand, five hundred animals, representing more than five hundred species. An overview of the zoo and its animals is presented, including its location, hours of operation, conservation efforts, policies, and memberships.
http://www.memphiszoo.org/
National Ornamental Metal Museum
The Memphis, Tennessee Metal Museum is devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork, including not only the collection and display of such works, but also serving as a place where the art is made. Its exhibits, metalworking facilities, classes, repair and conservation work, library, artists, and special events are featured.
http://www.metalmuseum.org/
The original theater on the corner of Main and Beale Streets was known as the Grand Opera House when it was built in 1890, but became part of the Orpheum Circuit of vaudeville shows in 1907, after which it became known as the Orpheum. Burning to the ground in 1923, the structure was rebuilt in 1928, but twice the size of its predecessor. Current show schedules, coming attractions, and theater information is available on its site.
http://www.orpheum-memphis.com/
The Pink Palace Family of Museums is a collection of historic, educational and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis, Tennessee and Memphis Museums, Incorporated. Its facilities include the Pink Palace Museum, the Crew Training International IMAX Theater, the Sharpe Planetarium, the Lichterman Nature Center, the Mallory Neely House, and the Magevney House, each of which are profiled here, with their locations and hours of operation.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/