The museum is always a must see when we come to town. I had a voucher to use for the museum entry- my little one was free and the 3D Big Dream was $10 We made the 1 o'clock showing as it turned out we had no clue we'd have the theater  all to ourselves which is totally fine by me :Big Dream is a very encouraging film and especially love the enthusiasm from all the kids in the filmAn hour later the movie ended so we headed out to tour the museum with we got done an hour later - so in all we were at the Pink Palace from 1P-3P time well spent.

The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium, housed at the Museum, features an 165-seat theater-in-the-round auditorium and offers public shows that project star fields, visual images, and laser lights on a domed ceiling.

See all photos from Phylicia K. for Pink Palace Museum. One exhibit features a replica of the original Piggly Wiggly store, the first self-service grocery store, commemorating the invention of the supermarket by Memphian Clarence Saunders in 1916. The remodel is wonderful.

There’s an additional fee for planetarium shows. This is one place that we will be frequently checking the website for events to attend. In reading up on the Pink Palace I was hesitant worried it was geared towards a much younger crowd but I was able to find a promotion for free admission on Tuesdays while I was in town.

Honestly, as a kid I would've gone nuts (and still think it's pretty cool now). Script error: The function "getCommonsLink" does not exist. They call this The Enchanted Forest and the prices are $6 for Adults and Children (3-12)… Read more. The Mallory-Neely House and Magevney House are also part of the Museum. Now, in just a few days, the planetarium will be reopened with new equipment, new lighting, and a full-dome theater to transport its audience from Memphis to galaxies far across the universe while remaining comfortably in their seats. The Mallory-Neely House is a three-story Italianate Victorian mansion built in 1852, and features 25 rooms and most of its original furnishings. https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Pink_Palace_Museum_and_Planetarium&oldid=685155259, Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, Works Progress Administration in Tennessee, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. I did not know how much I missed this place or the mid south in general. But still worth a visit if you have kids (or adults) in your party that are very interested in traditional natural history exhibits. With no crowds we were able to take our time and view each exhibit throughly and it was nice not to have to wait in line for the ladies room as well :)). You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country. When I first came to the Pink Palace Museum, I was very confused. Connect with the Pink Palace on Facebook here and Twitter here. If history is what piques your interest, don't skip the nearby historic sites, The Mallory-Neely House and the Magevney House. One exhibit features a replica of the original Piggly Wiggly store, the first self-service grocery store, commemorating the invention of the supermarket by Memphian Clarence Saunders in 1916. The Museum of Science & History - Pink Palace in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the Mid-South's major science and historical museum and features exhibits ranging from archeology to chemistry. The rest of the museum has i retesting things to look at here and there. The Lichterman Nature Center, the first accredited nature center in the United States, is part of the Museum, as well as the Coon Creek Science Center, an education center which is open to organized groups and features a fossil site.

Chickasaw Gardens is an established upscale neighborhood in midtown Memphis, Tennessee. This page was last modified on 11 October 2015, at 03:32. The rest of the museum has i retesting things to look at here and there. We have tried unsuccessfully for years to get mementos of our visits to no avail-shirts, keychains, magnets, postcards, etc. Piggly Wiggly is an American supermarket chain operating in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States, run by Piggly Wiggly, LLC, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. With exhibitions showcasing the natural and cultural history of the Mid-South, the museum is home to some of Tennessee's most captivating artifacts. The 2nd floor of the mansion has other exhibits as well, but I enjoyed 'Clyde Parke Circus' the most in that area.

But I wouldn't say it's a great museum. When I first came to the Pink Palace Museum, I was very confused. More than 600 independently owned Piggly Wiggly stores operate in 17 states, primarily in smaller cities and towns. I only heard about Pink Palace since my family friend told me about it and took me here back in November. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, For the historic building in Washington, D.C., see. Not only was all the staff VERY friendly, they was more than happy to answer all of my six year olds questions throughout the entire exhibit (he had plenty of questions, as he loves anything about Dinosaurs). My mother worked here when I was a child. See all photos from Kayler H. for Pink Palace Museum. See the complete schedule of showings from now through February here. It was pretty embarrassing and I would hate for any out-of-town family members seeing that. For starters, there's the group's namesake: The Pink Palace Museum. So, what is left? [1] The Pink Palace Museum, the Sharpe Planetarium, and the Crew Training International 3D Giant Theater are accredited members of the American Alliance of Museums. The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the Mid-South's major science and historical museum and features exhibits ranging from archeology to chemistry. Our 145-seat theater-in-the-round immerses you in a totally new level of sight, sound, and comfort. The ticket prices are still the same despite 1/3 of the attraction being gone. Go, and enjoy! I definitely think the Pink Palace is worth visiting, but as a one time thing. [1], The museum is part of the Pink Palace Family of Museums, a collection of historic, educational, and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums, Inc. It specializes in science and local history exhibits. I enjoyed myself here at the Pink Palace. A lot of blank wall space and the mansion portion of the museum was very random. Eh, I'm having a really hard time deciding, but my son loves it so much I'm gonna go with 4. The 2nd floor of the mansion has other exhibits as well, but I enjoyed 'Clyde Parke Circus' the most in that area. The Pink Palace Family of Museums inspires people to learn how history, science, technology, and nature shape the Mid-South. The Sharpe Planetarium, housed at the Pink Palace, features 165-seat theater-in-the-round auditorium and offers public shows that project star fields, visual images, and laser lights on a domed ceiling. Arkansan-Memphian sophomore at the University of Memphis. [1], The museum is part of the Museum of Science & History - Memphis, a collection of historic, educational, and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums, Inc. There's the 2nd floor where you can learn about cultural history (e.g. It is located in the Victorian Village district of Memphis. It has been identified as one of numerous contributing properties in the historic district. The hand carved circus is worth the trip. This was a great experience for my little guy! The museum stays open later on Friday nights and have what's called Fab Fridays.