Presented to you by the Shelby County Nonprofit Committee

Shelby County - Our Next Era

Elevate Learning Through Arts and Culture Resources for Educators

Shelby Country arts and culture organizations are committed to empowering educators with a diverse array of arts and culture resources, fostering creativity and enriching classroom experiences. From fields trips to interactive lesson plans, these invaluable tools serve as catalysts for unlocking students’ imaginations and promoting a well-rounded education.

Art House Cafe - Memphis Artists for Change

South Memphis

Art House Cafe - Memphis Artists for Change

Beyond Educating Foundation

Art Museum of the University of Memphis

East Memphis

Art Museum of the University of Memphis

Free guided tours for groups of 10 or more

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

Whitehaven

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

Download supplemental educational activities for students before and after museum visit

Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group

Bartlett

Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group

Teacher workshops available

Children's Museum of Memphis

Downtown

Children's Museum of Memphis

Field trips and Mobile Learning Labs available

Circuit Playhouse, Inc.

Downtown

Circuit Playhouse, Inc.

Various resources for educators and their students

Cotton Museum @ The Memphis Cotton Exchange

Downtown

Cotton Museum @ The Memphis Cotton Exchange

Matinee performances for school groups available

Crosstown Arts

Midtown

Crosstown Arts

Various field trips available

Davies Manor Historic Site

Lakeland

Davies Manor Historic Site

Various field trips and traveling exhibits available

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

East Memphis

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Various field trips and educational activities available

Elmwood Cemetery

South Memphis

Elmwood Cemetery

Youth education tours available

Historic Clayborn Temple

Downtown

Historic Clayborn Temple

Traveling exhibit available

Lichterman Nature Center

Germantown

Lichterman Nature Center

Field trips available

Magevney House

Downtown

Magevney House

Field trips available

Mallory Neely House

North Memephis

Mallory Neely House

Field trips available

Memphis Botanic Garden

East Memphis

Memphis Botanic Garden

Field trips and school programs available

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Midtown

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

School tours available

Memphis Museum of Science & History

East Memphis

Memphis Museum of Science & History

Field trips available

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Downtown

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Group rates available

Memphis Music Initiative

Downtown

Memphis Music Initiative

In-school programs available

Memphis Rock and Soul Museum

Downtown

Memphis Rock and Soul Museum

Various educational resources available

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

East Memphis

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Various educational programs available

Memphis Zoo

Midtown

Memphis Zoo

Field trips and various educational programs available

Metal Museum

South Memphis

Metal Museum

School tours available

Morton Museum of Collierville History

Collierville

Morton Museum of Collierville History

Field trips and various resources available

National Civil Rights Museum

Downtown

National Civil Rights Museum

Group visits, teacher workshops, lesson plans and activities available

Orpheum Theatre Group

Downtown

Orpheum Theatre Group

Field trips and teacher development available

Playhouse on the Square

Midtown

Playhouse on the Square

School matinees and touring productions available

Tennessee Shakespeare Company

Cordova

Tennessee Shakespeare Company

School tours and teach resources available

WC Handy House Museum

Downtown

WC Handy House Museum

Group tours and events available