Pink Palace Museum
Type: History Museums, IMAX Theaters, Museums, Planetarium / Observatory, Science Museums
10Best Says
From 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, admission to the Pink Palace Museum is free.
Occupying a pink marble mansion that was originally the home Clarence Saunders, founder of the Piggly Wiggle grocery... Read More
From 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, admission to the Pink Palace Museum is free.
Occupying a pink marble mansion that was originally the home Clarence Saunders, founder of the Piggly Wiggle grocery store chain, the museum boasts a fascinating collection Saunders' own art and artifacts (including a shrunken head), as well as exhibits with a local theme. Offerings include a Civil War display, an exhibit on Memphis history, a mechanized, miniature circus, a planetarium, an IMAX theater, multiple stores and a snack bar.
The museum also features a science/natural history exhibit on the first level, as well as traveling exhibitions that cover a variety of interests.
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm
- Sun: Noon-5pm
Admissions:
- Museum Adult $9.75; Senior $9.25; Child (3-12) $6.25
IMAX Adult $8; Senior $7.25; Child (3-12) $6.25
Planetarium Adult $4.50; Senior $4; Child (3-12) $4
Nature Center Adult $6; Senior $5.50; Child (3-12) $4.50
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sally Walker Davies
Memphis Local Expert
- Free Things to Do, Historic Sites: "Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds of the old estate."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: It's the most unusual collection of any museum we've ever encountered - in a gorgeous building, to boot.
- Best for Historic Sites Because: The Pink Palace is just a gem that examines Memphis history and so much more.
