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Where to Spend Rainy Days in Memphis

Rainy weather doesn’t mean you have to stay home! Grab your umbrellas and rain boots then check out these suggestions below.

MUSEUMS & TOURS

Sure it’s really coming down outside, but you can head indoors to learn about artists, activists, musicians, and more that have gone down in history.

BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

Hours:

  • Wednesdays: FREE DAY (10AM-10PM)
  • Thursday-Friday: 10AM-4PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-4PM
  • Sunday: 11AM-5PM

Tickets:

  • Free for Brooks Museum members.
  • $7 for adults, $3 for students with ID and kids (7-17). Free admission for children 6 & under.

See current and upcoming exhibits here

dixon gallery & gardens

Hours:

  • Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-5PM
  • Third Thursdays: 10AM-8PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-5PM
  • Sunday: 1PM-5PM

Free admission daily!

Click here to see what’s going on at the Gardens.

ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRACELAND

Graceland

  • Hours: 9AM-5PM daily
  • Ticket prices vary. Check out the tour page for details.
  • Free admission to the Meditation Garden available daily from 7:30AM–8:30AM.

Graceland Exhibition Center

  • Hours: 11AM-9PM (Closed Tuesday)
  • Ticket prices vary. 

MEMPHIS ROCK N' SOUL MUSEUM

Hours: 10AM-7PM Wednesday through Sunday

Tickets:

  • Adults:$13
  • Kids age 5-17: $10
  • Kids 4 & under: FREE
  • Combo tickets, which also includes admission to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum at Beale Street and Second Street, available for $18 per person

Book your tour here.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY

Hours: All museum branches open from 10:30AM-5PM daily

  • Ticket prices vary.

Plan your visit here

PEABODY DUCKS

Hours: 11AM-5PM daily

  • Ever seen a duck walk a red carpet? Well, you’re about to! The grand lobby of the Peabody Hotel allows space for five North American Mallards to strut their stuff, complete with introduction and visiting paparazzi.
  • The Peabody Duck March is completely free and open to all who want to visit. 

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM

Hours: 9AM-5PM Wednesday through Monday 

  • Tickets:
    • $18 for adults
    • $16 for seniors 55+ & students with IDD
    • $15 for kids (5-17)
    • Kids 4 & under: FREE
  • Tennessee residents can visit the museum for free on Mondays from 3PM. until closing.

Plan your visit here

stax museum of american soul music

Hours: 10AM-5PM Tuesday through Sunday

  • Tickets:
    • $13 for adults
    • $12 for seniors 62+, Active Duty Military, and students with ID
    • $10 for kids ages 9
    • Kids 9 & under + Museum members: FREE
  • Admission is free for Shelby County residents with valid state-issued ID every Tuesday afternoon.

Book your tour here

sun studio

Hours:

  • 10AM-5:15PM Sunday through Thursday 
  • 10AM-6:15PM Friday & Saturday

Tickets:

  • $14 for adults
  • $13 for AAA, military and students with valid ID
  • $13 for youth age 12-18
  • $10 for children ages 5-11

Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on the guided tour. 

Plan your visit here

ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS

Whether it’s on a screen or on a stage, the show must go on no matter what the weather decides to do. 

hit up a local brewery OR DISTILLERY

Memphis isn’t just home of the blues, but it’s also home of the brews! 

Check out the Choose901 brewery guide to find somewhere to sip. 

MEMPHIS HAS A HANDFUL OF BEER GARDENS

    • Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10:30AM-11PM
    • Tues: 10:30AM-8PM
    • Fri & Sat: 10:30AM-12AM
    • Sunday: 12PM-10PM

TAKE A TOUR OF OLD DOMINICK DISTILLERY

From their toddy to the honey citrus vodka, you’ll surely taste the history that brought about the stories and traditions that have helped take Old Dominick Distillery to new heights. 

Book a tour today. 

KICK IT AT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

Memphis offers a wide range of options for every type of coffee lover looking for a caffeine fix. Find your favorite cup of joe today.

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