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	Graceland Has Three New Exhibits for 2011 In 1956, Elvis catapulted from anonymity to superstardom. It was the year he enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," his first movie, "Love Me Tender," and his first television appearances. In January 2011, we kicked off the year-long celebration with the opening of the Elvis in 1956 Interactive Timeline in the Graceland Trophy Building, included as part of the Graceland Mansion tour. Now open in Graceland Plaza, visitors can experience the power of Elvis' impact on the media in Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story in the Sincerely Elvis museum. This exhibit explores how Elvis' music and physicality pushed the boundaries of free expression at a time when America was experiencing deep generational shifts.

	The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world. Located at 191 Beale, on the corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedExForum sports and entertainment complex, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from 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 seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures.
	HOURS: April-October  Monday-Saturday: 10 am–5 pm Sunday: 1 pm–5 pm November-March  Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am–5 pm  Sunday: 1 pm–5 pm (Closed Mondays) SATELLITE RECORD & GIFT SHOP Open Tuesday through Sunday during Museum hours. Museum Admission not required. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED Parcels, umbrellas, backpacks, cameras, pets, and audio/visual devices. GENERAL ADMISSION $12 Adults  $11 Seniors 62 +, Active Military, and Students with proper ID $9 Children ages 9-12. Free: Stax Museum Members, Children 8 and under with Paid Adult or Senior Admission. Also, free admission  every Tuesday 1:00pm – 5:00 pm to Shelby County residents with proof of residency. Not applicable for group tours and operators of 5 or more, and not valid during holidays and special events. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by adults. 15% Discount to AAA members GROUP ADMISSION $10.50 Adults  $9.50 Seniors 62+, Active Military and Students with Proper ID $7.50 Children (ages 9-12) with paid Adult OR Senior Admission Free: Tour Bus Drivers with Paid Group Admission, Children under 3, One (1) Free Admission for every 15 Paid 926 E. McLemore Ave. Memphis, TN 38106 Phone #: 901-942-SOUL
General Information: 901.636.2362 information and reservations	The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry. You will also see how dinosaurs and fossils dramatically chronicle our ever-changing planet. The Museum also hosts a number of touring exhibits for you to see and experience throughout the year.
	The collection of Asian art at the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic art is the largest and most comprehensive collection of Chinese art in the southern region of the United States. China is represented by outstanding works of art, many of which were created during China’s Qing dynasty (1644-1911), and are characteristic of an ancient culture with rich artistic traditions. The collection of Judaica (historical and literal pieces relating to Judaism) reflects the artistic journey of some of Israel’s most celebrated contemporary artists including Ofra Friedland and Daniel Kafri.
1987 Indian Village Dr. Memphis, TN 38109 Tel: 901-785-3160	Before Europeans set foot upon Mississippi Valley Soil, American Indians had developed a vibrant and sophisticated culture in the Memphis area. Chucalissa Museum allows visitors to explore the lifeways of these people. INSIDERS TIP: Chucalissa is located about 11 miles from downtown Memphis. Guides available. Length of tour is 1 hour. Gift shop on site.
	The Memphis Zoo is listed as the top zoo in the nation, according to travel recommendation company Trip Advisor LLC. In independent surveys, the Memphis Zoo scored a 90% overall satisfaction score, almost 25% higher than the national zoo average. The rankings were gathered from traveler popularity surveys and Trip Advisor editors. The Memphis Zoo was followed in the rankings by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Ariz.; the St. Louis Zoo; Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb.; the San Diego Zoo; San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park; the Miami Metrozoo; the Indianapolis Zoo; the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle; and the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park. The Memphis Zoo has more than 3,500 animals representing 500 different species. Founded in 1906, it is located on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park. It has completed more than $77 million in renovations and expansions since the early 1990s.

Graceland Has Three New Exhibits for 2011

In 1956, Elvis catapulted from anonymity to superstardom. It was the year he enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," his first movie, "Love Me Tender," and his first television appearances. In January 2011, we kicked off the year-long celebration with the opening of the Elvis in 1956 Interactive Timeline in the Graceland Trophy Building, included as part of the Graceland Mansion tour. Now open in Graceland Plaza, visitors can experience the power of Elvis' impact on the media in Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story in the Sincerely Elvis museum. This exhibit explores how Elvis' music and physicality pushed the boundaries of free expression at a time when America was experiencing deep generational shifts.

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.

Located at 191 Beale, on the corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedExForum sports and entertainment complex, the museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from 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 seven galleries featuring 3 audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments, 40 costumes and other musical treasures.

HOURS:
April-October  Monday-Saturday: 10 am–5 pm Sunday: 1 pm–5 pm
November-March  Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am–5 pm  Sunday: 1 pm–5 pm (Closed Mondays)

SATELLITE RECORD & GIFT SHOP Open Tuesday through Sunday during Museum hours. Museum Admission not required.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED Parcels, umbrellas, backpacks, cameras, pets, and audio/visual devices.

GENERAL ADMISSION $12 Adults  $11 Seniors 62 +, Active Military, and Students with proper ID $9 Children ages 9-12. Free: Stax Museum Members, Children 8 and under with Paid Adult or Senior Admission. Also, free admission  every Tuesday 1:00pm – 5:00 pm to Shelby County residents with proof of residency. Not applicable for group tours and operators of 5 or more, and not valid during holidays and special events. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by adults. 15% Discount to AAA members

GROUP ADMISSION $10.50 Adults  $9.50 Seniors 62+, Active Military and Students with Proper ID $7.50 Children (ages 9-12) with paid Adult OR Senior Admission Free: Tour Bus Drivers with Paid Group Admission, Children under 3, One (1) Free Admission for every 15 Paid

926 E. McLemore Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106

Phone #: 901-942-SOUL

General Information:
901.636.2362

information and reservations

The Pink Palace Museum is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry.

You will also see how dinosaurs and fossils dramatically chronicle our ever-changing planet. The Museum also hosts a number of touring exhibits for you to see and experience throughout the year.

The collection of Asian art at the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic art is the largest and most comprehensive collection of Chinese art in the southern region of the United States. China is represented by outstanding works of art, many of which were created during China’s Qing dynasty (1644-1911), and are characteristic of an ancient culture with rich artistic traditions.

The collection of Judaica (historical and literal pieces relating to Judaism) reflects the artistic journey of some of Israel’s most celebrated contemporary artists including Ofra Friedland and Daniel Kafri.

1987 Indian Village Dr.
Memphis, TN 38109
Tel: 901-785-3160

Before Europeans set foot upon Mississippi Valley Soil, American Indians had developed a vibrant and sophisticated culture in the Memphis area. Chucalissa Museum allows visitors to explore the lifeways of these people.

INSIDERS TIP: Chucalissa is located about 11 miles from downtown Memphis. Guides available. Length of tour is 1 hour. Gift shop on site.

The Memphis Zoo is listed as the top zoo in the nation, according to travel recommendation company Trip Advisor LLC.

In independent surveys, the Memphis Zoo scored a 90% overall satisfaction score, almost 25% higher than the national zoo average. The rankings were gathered from traveler popularity surveys and Trip Advisor editors.

The Memphis Zoo was followed in the rankings by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Ariz.; the St. Louis Zoo; Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb.; the San Diego Zoo; San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park; the Miami Metrozoo; the Indianapolis Zoo; the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle; and the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park.

The Memphis Zoo has more than 3,500 animals representing 500 different species.

Founded in 1906, it is located on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park. It has completed more than $77 million in renovations and expansions since the early 1990s.