Take an audio-guided tour of The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Discover the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the world.

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Valid 7 days: from first activation
Host or greeter: English
Audio guide included: English, Spanish, German
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Explore 7 galleries developed by the Smithsonian Institute
Listen to an audioguide with 300+ minutes of information and music
View artifacts from the most famous musicians that called Memphis home

Full description

Experience an exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music and a comprehensive Memphis music experience. Learn about the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. The museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with over 300 minutes of information, including over 100 songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through 7 galleries featuring 3 audiovisual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes, and other musical treasures. This tour is a cant-miss for fans of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Al Green, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, The BarKays, and others. Informational booklets are available in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese.

Includes

MP3 audio guides and headsets
Access to the musical giftshop

Water (available for purchase)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

200 South B.B. King Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38103, USA

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Important information

Know before you go

Tours of the exhibition begin every 12 minutes
The museum is open daily from 9:30 AM until 7 PM, with the last tour at 6:15 PM
The museum is located at Beale Street and BB King Blvd with multiple dining and parking options within walking distance

Memphis: Rock 'n' Soul Museum with Audio Tour

Memphis: Rock 'n' Soul Museum with Audio Tour

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