Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Admission

Overview

Explore the birth of rock and soul music at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum where extensive exhibits detail the musical pioneers who put Memphis on the map. Your admission ticket includes an audio guide that adds depth to the detailed displays, with more than 100 songs to make your toes tap as you take in the museum. Learn about blues, rock and soul music history as well as the development of Memphis itself as you dive into the fascinating stories that the museum brings to life.

City: Memphis

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $14.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $14.00

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What's Included

Audio guide

Route and map

Meeting point

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Memphis
191 Beale St,

This ticket must be exchanged for a direct entry ticket at the starting point of the attraction.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No food or flash photography
Benches available throughout for sitting. Wheelchair and stroller friendly
Temperatures are taken at entry.
Face masks are required.
Social distancing is required.

What To Expect

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The Complete Memphis Music Story

Beale Street

One of America's iconic streets filled with the best live music in the world.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Patricia M

Mar 2025

This self guided tour is very interesting. So much history in the area . Totally enjoyed learning about this era of music and the transformation of the music industry. Great displays!

Robert L

Mar 2025

The Memphis Rock n Soul Museum provides comprehensive look at the origins of most American music of the last 80 years. Not only does the museum set forth the history of southern society after the Civil War, it sets forth the cultural influences that whites and blacks had on each other and provides insights into the daily life of the people. The museum contains an exhibit showing that, before the TVA, people could enjoy electricity only through machines that could be charged through turning a crank to generate the needed electricity or using a battery. Most companies provided only one battery a year, which, under normal use was consumed within the first 90 days. The museum shows how white country music and black gospel music and those who performed the music interacted, both before and after World War II. It presents the story of Sun Records, Stax Studio and many other creative incubators and how they developed emerging talent. There apparently was more interaction between white and black singers and musicians than the public knew. I can only assume that commercial pressure to respond to cultural imperatives dictated the small degree to which the public was allowed to see this. I also went to Sun Records and Stax Studio. They are both great and are worth your time, as are the B.B. King venues. But this museum ties it all together. It can be done well in 90 minutes, and be a good investment of time.

tinacaro

Jan 2025

Must see. We really enjoyed this museum. The exhibit was great. To give you your equipment to listen to music while you walk through and have a great video to start. Staff working there were extremely friendly and pleasant