The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum tells the complete story of Memphis music history, as researched by the Smithsonian Institution. The museum tells the stories of musical legends of all racial and socio-economic backgrounds who overcame obstacles to create the musical sound that changed the world.

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. A digital audio tour guide serves visitors with more than 300 minutes of information, including more than 100 songs, through seven galleries featuring three audio visual programs, more than 30 instruments and 40 costumes.

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