Since the dawn of human history, art, artifacts, and the historical record of those most important milestones of our collective heritage have been the keystones and indications of our history. Over time, collections of antiquities, significant artistic achievements, and celebrations of the surreal and creative have been housed safely and placed on display in museums around the world. Due to Covid-19, there is a strong possibility that one out of every three of these hallowed homes of our history could be shut down forever, being forced to sell their invaluable works of art to private collectors, never to be displayed for all to see again.
According to the American Alliance of Museums, over 12,000 Museums nationwide have been closed down due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and just as alarmingly, 90% of the museums that have been steadfast enough to survive only have enough to continue normal operations for 12 months or less.
As the home to over 25 museums in the city alone, Memphis has some of the most important museums in the country within its city limits. Places that sing the songs of the past, hallowed halls where the art and music of our beautiful city have been celebrated for generations may not survive to share their stories for much longer. The only way to save our history is to donate what we can, and visit as many times as possible, as funding for these institutions comes mainly from donations and ticket sales. The following is a list of all of the Museums in Memphis, where to visit them, and most importantly, how to Donate to them. This pandemic may have taken away so much, but we will persevere. We must all come together to save our identity, and the history that defines our city, and our nation.
Listed in Alphabetical Order
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
Visit: 3750 Norriswood Ave, Memphis, TN 38152
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
Donate: https://belzmuseum.org/visitor-info/
Visit: 119 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Blues Hall of Fame
Donate: https://secure.blues.org/np/clients/blues/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=5
Visit: 421 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Burkle Estate
Donate:http://www.slavehavenmemphis.com/contact
Visit: 826 N. SECOND ST. MEMPHIS, TN 38107
Chucalissa
Visit: 1987 Indian Village Dr, Memphis, TN 38109
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Donate: https://cmom.com/give/
Visit: 2525 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
The Cotton Museum
Donate: https://memphiscottonmuseum.org/#donate
Visit: 65 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Davies Manor
Donate: http://daviesmanorplantation.org/
Visit: 9336 Davies Plantation Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Donate: https://www.dixon.org/fund-for-dixon
Visit: 4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Fire Museum of Memphis
Donate: http://www.firemuseum.com/about-us/museum-donation-form/
Visit: 118 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Graceland
Donate: https://www.graceland.com/ticket-information
Visit: Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
Lichterman Nature Center
Donate: https://www.memphismuseums.org/join/donations/
Visit: 5992 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Magevney House
Donate: https://www.memphisheritage.org/
Visit: 198 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Mallory–Neely House
Donate: https://moshmemphis.com/
Visit: 652 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Donate: https://www.brooksmuseum.org/join-give
Visit: 1934 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Donate: https://memphismusichalloffame.com/museum/
Visit: 126 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum
Donate: http://mrtm.org/donations/
Visit: 545 S Main St #121, Memphis, TN 38101
Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum
Donate: https://www.memphisrocknsoul.org/join-the-band
Visit: 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Mud Island, Memphis
Donate: https://memriverparks.carrd.co/
Visit: 125 N Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
National Civil Rights Museum
Donate: https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/give
Visit: 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Donate: https://www.metalmuseum.org/donate
Visit: 374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, TN 38106
Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium
Donate: https://moshmemphis.com/donate/
Visit: 3050 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Donate: https://soulsvillefoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/31198-stax-museum-of-american-soul-music
Visit: 926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
Woodruff-Fontaine House
Donate: https://www.woodruff-fontaine.org/support-us
Visit: 680 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
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