Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum's exhibition, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socioeconomic barriers to create the music that shook the world.

- Most guests spend approximately 1 hour at the museum.
- Appropriate for All Ages
- Handicap Accessible
- Non-Flash Photography is Permitted
- Gift Shop On-site
- View Schedule
With seven galleries and the Smithsonian Institution's first exhibit outside of Washington, D.C., titled Social Crossroads, you're sure to get lost in time as you take in the rich history of American Music and this extraordinary city which was home to more than 120 top 20 hits.
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum is centrally located with easy access by trolley, or foot, from many wonderful downtown hotels, including The Comfort Inn Downtown, Marriott Downtown, The Holiday Inn Select Downtown, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Madison Hotel, Doubletree Memphis Downtown, Hampton Inn, and Peabody Memphis.
14.2 miles - Comfort Inn & Suites - Germantown, TN
6.5 miles - Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel - Memphis, TN
5.9 miles - Clarion Hotel Airport/Graceland Area
10.8 miles - Best Western Suites Memphis, TN
5.8 miles - Best Western Executive Inn Memphis
0.6 miles - Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
9.3 miles - Hampton Inn Memphis
11.2 miles - Embassy Suites Memphis
1.7 miles - Best Western Gen X Inn
0.2 miles - Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown
0.2 miles - Holiday Inn Select Downtown - Memphis, TN
0.2 miles - Peabody Memphis - Memphis, TN
0.5 miles - Sleep Inn at Court Square
0.6 miles - Comfort Inn Downtown Memphis
0.8 miles - Marriott Downtown - Memphis, TN
0.9 miles - Crowne Plaza Memphis, TN
1.5 miles - River Inn of Harbor Town
1.7 miles - Best Western Gen X Inn
191 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852
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