Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 12) national ornaMental Metal MuseuM www.metalmuseum.org 901-774-6380 Known for one of the most picturesque views of the Mississippi River, the Ornamental Metal Museum gives craftsmen and casual observers alike the opportunity to have a magical experience along the banks of the mighty Mississippi. With a working blacksmith shop, more than 3,000 pieces of decorative metalwork, and a new library in a renovated 1877 hospital with the largest collection of metal working slides, books and portfolios in the country, and it’s safe to say this is anything but your typical museum. Take in a blacksmithing class, see contemporary and historic metal work, or just enjoy a sunset (and if your timing is right, a wedding) at one of the hottest spots in town. • Suggested Tour Time: 1 hour tal amen m l orn u tiona etal muse na m www.belzmuseum.org | 901-523-2787 Just when you thought Peabody Place had run out of surprises, you come across a treasure trove of Asian and European art and artifacts. The museum houses more than 600 works created for Chinese nobility during the Quink (Ch’ing) Dynasty, including jade sculptures, ivory carvings and bronze ceremonial vessels. • Suggested Tour Time: 1 hour Belz MuseuM of asian and JudaiC art art MuseuM at the universitY of MeMphis www.amum.org | 901-678-2224 Offers changing exhibitions of contemporary art and permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities. • Suggested Tour Time: 1 hour BiBliCal resourCe Center and MuseuM www.biblical-museum.org 901-854-9578 Located in Historic Collierville, this museum features artifacts and replicas of the Bible, a hands-on exhibit, a Bible lab, library and museum shop. • Video presentation included with group tours • Adjacent to specialty shops and restaurants re st. jude child n’s research belz mu seum of asian an d judaic art hospital 12 http://www.metalmuseum.org http://www.belzmuseum.org http://www.amum.org http://www.biblical-museum.org
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