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Visitor tip
Start with the planetarium show as a must-see experience - multiple reviews highlight it as awesome and immersive, making it a great centerpiece for your visit
Best time
Plan to visit on Free Third Thursday (May 21, 2026) or check the special events calendar for opportunities like Slowdown Cinema Club and Wellness in the Wild to enhance your experience
About Memphis Museum of Science & History
Historical, educational & tech exhibits. Learning center with history & science attractions including an attached IMAX theater & planetarium.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Main Attractions
- Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, Giant Screen Theater, Planetarium, Lichterman Nature Center, historic houses
- Featured Exhibit
- FOOD: Science, Culture & Cuisine (through May 24)
- Admission Discount
- $5 off with food bank donation
What visitors say
This is a great hidden gem. Lots to see throughout history, its amazing how much they fit in here. The planitarium is awesome and a must go to if you like immersive theater. They have an imax too. They also have a different interactive…
the mansion was so beautiful I love how big it is. but for the science section I hope they could made something for us to try doing interact (some machine was not working). buying tickets online is cheaper.
Very nice for the entire family. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids
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Did You Know?
- The museum combines multiple historic properties including the Pink Palace Mansion and additional historic houses (Mallory-Neely House, Magevney House), creating a multi-location educational experience
- Features a miniature circus exhibit that generates significant visitor interest based on review mentions, representing a unique collection type for a science and history museum
- Offers a community-focused admission model allowing visitors to receive $5 off general admission by donating a food bank can to the Mid-South Food Bank
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