Memphis Map and Tourist Guide 2009 - (Page MG8) 31 Visit this neighborhood of house museums, churches and residences with great examples of 19th century architecture located in Downtown Memphis. There are 21 homes and churches listed on the National Register of historic Places within a four block radius. Walk or drive along Adams and Jefferson Ave. west of Orleans St. 671 Jefferson Ave . | 901-523-0223 www .victorianvillageinc .org • Gift Shop • Restaurant • L-10 Victorian Village • Price: Free • Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; closed University holidays and changing exhibitions • Tour length: 45 min • 34 36 32 Fully restored 1870 three-story French Victorian mansion. All floors furnished with period furniture and accessories. Large collection of period clothing. 680 Adams Ave . | 901-526-1469 • $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Students • wed-Sun 12-4pm; tours every half hour; last tour at 3:30pm • Limited L-10 WoodruffFontaine house 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 • 35 J-10 Belz museum of Asian and Judaic Art 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 • 37 D-5 Dixon Gallery and Gardens 39 memp h i s m U se U m m A D N e ss 33 Offers changing exhibitions of contemporary art and permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities. Communication & Fine Arts Bldg ., Room 142 | 901-678-2224 www .amum .org D-5 Art museum at the University of memphis 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 • Tue-Sat 10am-5pm • Tour length: 1 hr • H-7 Biblical Resource Center and museum 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 • Price: Free • Tour length: 1 hr • 38 D-5 Kemmons Wilson Gallery 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 • 40 E-5 memphis Botanic Garden Former home of Elvis Presley (19491953) restored to period style of the 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 • K-9 Lauderdale Courts 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 • C-4 memphis Brooks museum of Art MEMPhIS BOTANIC GARDEN “BLUES, SOUL, ROCK AND ROLL” 8 © Steven Carter http://www.dixon.org http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com http://www.victorianvillageinc.org http://www.belzmuseum.org http://wilson.memphis.edu http://www.brooksmuseum.org http://www.lauderdalecourts.com http://www.biblical-museum.org http://www.amum.org
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