Memphis Map and Tourist Guide 2008 - (Page 7) • Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; closed University holidays and changing exhibitions • Tour length: 45 min • 31 • Price: Free • Tour length: 1 hr • 35 Home to a collection that spans the art of many cultures and time periods including: Chinese art primarily from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Jewish art & Judaica, a selection of natural history specimens and various contemporary examples of art & crafts from around the world. 119 s . main st . | 901-523- 2787 www .belzmuseum .org • $6 Adults; $5 Seniors; $4 Students; Children under 12 free with paying adult • Tues-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm • Tour length: 1 hr • 32 J-10 Belz museum of asian and Judaic art Former home of Elvis Presley (1949-1953) restored to period style late 1940s – early 1950s. Available for public tours and overnight stays. 252 n . lauderdale | 901-523-8662 www .lauderdalecourts .com • Admission: $10 • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-5pm • Tour Length: 15 minutes • 36 K-9 lauderdale courts the original 1920s mansion, the shrunken head, a replica of the first Piggly Wiggly grocery store and hand-carved miniature circus. 3050 central ave . | 901-320-6320 www .memphismuseums .org • $8.25 Adults; $7.75 Seniors; $5.75 Ages 3-12 • Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm • Tour length: 2 hrs • 39 42 Located in Historic Collierville, museum features artifacts and replicas of the Bible, a hands-on exhibit, Bible lab, library and museum shop. Video presentation included with group tours. Adjacent to specialty shops and restaurants. 140 e . mulberry, collierville, tn 901-854-9578 www .biblical-museum .org • Call for price • Mon-Sat 10am-5pm • Tour length: 1 hr • 33 H-7 Biblical resource center and museum The Garden encompasses 96 acres and offers natural areas with native flowers as well as 23 unique gardens. Featuring special events, art exhibits, educational events and monthly wine tastings. Enjoy Fratelli’s in the Garden Restaurant. 750 cherry rd . | 901-576-4100 www .memphisbotanicgarden .com • $5 Adults; $4 Seniors; $3 Children 3-12; Children 2 and under free • Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm • Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm; Sun 11am-4:30pm • Tour length: 1-3 hrs • 37 E-5 memphis Botanic garden The only institution in the Americas devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork. Changing exhibits of historic and contemporary metal art. Working blacksmith shop. Shaded sculpture garden overlooking the Mississippi River. 374 metal museum Dr . 901-774-6380 | 877-881-2326 www .metalmuseum .org • $4 Adults; $3 Seniors; $2 Students; under 5 free • Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm; closed Dec 25-Jan 1 • Limited 40 I-13 national ornamental metal museum 40-acre park with golf driving range, Putt-Putt, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, kiddie rides, game room, virtual roller coaster and much more. 5484 summer ave . | 901-386-2992 www .golfandgamesmemphis .com • Each attraction ticketed separately; wristbands available • Sun-Thu 8am-12am; Fri-Sat 8am-1am; closes 1 hr earlier during school year • 43 E-4 golf and games Family Park A combination of tag and hideand-seek with a 21st century twist. Experience live action laser tag at its best. Great for parties. 3417 Plaza Dr . | 901-324-4800 • Price: $7 per game • Tue-Thu 6-10pm; Fri 4pm-12am; Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 1-8pm • 44 D-5 laser Quest Set amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, this former private estate features Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings, the Stout Collection of 18th century porcelain, and changing exhibitions. 4339 Park ave . | 901-761-5250 www .dixon .org • Price: $7 • Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm • 34 D-5 Dixon gallery and gardens Collections of fine art from antiquity to the present as well as international traveling exhibitions. Permanent collection includes Renaissance and Baroque paintings and sculpture, European and American paintings, and more. overton Park | 1934 Poplar ave . 901-544-6200 www .brooksmuseum .org • $7 Adults; $6 Seniors; $3 Students; under 7 free • Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-4pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11:30am-5pm • Tour length: 1 hr • 38 C-4 memphis Brooks museum of art Displays research about the New Madrid seismic zone. It is part of the Center for Earthquake Research and Information, an academic department at the University of Memphis. Exhibits feature paleoseismology, historical earthquakes, liquefaction, real-time earthquake information, and a seismograph. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Free parking. 3918 central ave . | 901-678-1723 www .ceri .memphis .edu • Admission: Free • Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm by appt. • Limited D-5 Public earthquake resource center Memphis Motorsports Park, a multitrack auto racing facility, is home to the NASCAR, NHRA and 200+ events on the racetrack Feb-Nov. 5500 victory ln . | 901-358-race (7223) 866-40-sPeeD (77333) www .memphismotorsportsPark .com 45 D-1 memphis motorsports Park recreational Fun 41 Housed at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, the museum features memorabilia from the career of Kemmons Wilson, the founder and developer of Holiday Inns. 3700 central ave . | 901-678-8021 wilson .memphis .edu D-5 Kemmons Wilson gallery Tennessee’s most visited museum is located in the heart of Memphis. A regional natural history, science and cultural museum, Crew Training International IMAX® Theatre, Sharpe Planetarium and restaurant all under one roof. Favorites include D-5 memphis Pink Palace museum Peek “behind the scenes” of the finest ballpark ever built below the major leagues. Tour the state-ofthe-art press box and see where the players workout. It’s a great corporate, group or family outing. 175 toyota Plaza, @ the corner of third & union | 901-721-6050 www .memphisredbirds .com • $4 Adults; $3 Seniors, Military and Ages 1-14 • Call ahead for availability • Tour length: 45 min-1 hr • K-10 autoZone Park tours Experience the Mississippi River at a unique recreational and educational facility dedicated to showcasing the mighty river. Features 18-gallery Mississippi River Museum and 5-block-long Riverwalk model. Canoe, kayak, pedal boat and bicycle rentals. Unique urban camping experience available. 125 n . Front st . | 901-576-7241 800-507-6507 | www .mudisland .com • River Park is free; Mississippi River Museum: $8 Adults; $6 Ages 60+; $5 Youths 5-12 • Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (summer); Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (spring/fall); closed Mon • Last Museum admission 1 hr before close • Tour length: 1-3 hrs • 46 J-9 mud island river Park NASCAR driving experience. Race fans and corporate groups can ride along or drive the ¾-mile oval at Memphis Motorsports Park. 3638 Fite rd . 901-527-6174 | 866-472-2366 D-1 race on Driving experience 7 http://www.memphismuseums.org http://www.golfandgamesmemphis.com http://www.lauderdalecourts.com http://www.belzmuseum.org http://www.metalmuseum.org http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com http://www.MemphisMotorsportsPark.com http://www.biblical-museum.org http://www.ceri.memphis.edu http://www.mudisland.com http://www.brooksmuseum.org http://www.dixon.org http://www.memphisredbirds.com http://wilson.memphis.edu
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