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Experience Memphis Museums for Free

Amanda Hill,
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Got a free afternoon but not much cash?

Several of Memphis’ best attractions offer free and discounted admission on designated days.

  • Pink Palace – 3050 Central Avenue 38111 // 901.320.6320
    Tuesdays 1-5 p.m. (excludes IMAX and Planetarium)
  • Memphis Zoo – 2000 Prentiss Place 38104 // 901.276.9453
    Free admission Tuesdays with Tennessee ID, except for the month of March
    2 p.m. until close
  • Lichterman Nature Center – 5992 Quince Road 38119 // 901.767.7322
    Tuesdays 1 p.m. – close
  • Stax Museum – 926 East McLemore Avenue 38106 // 901.942.7685
    Tuesdays 1-5 p.m. with proof of Shelby County residency
  • Brooks Museum – 1934 Poplar Avenue TN 38104 // 901.544.6226
    Wednesdays: Pay What You Can
  • Dixon Gallery – 4339 Park Avenue  38117 // 901.761.5250
    Tuesdays: Pay What You Can
    Saturdays: Free from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum – 191 Beale Street 38103 // 901.205.2533
    Free Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m.
  • National Civil Rights Museum – 450 Mulberry Street 38103 // 901.521.9699
    Free Mondays from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. for Tennessee residents

See more ways you can enjoy Memphis for free here.

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