Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Memphis Discovery Tour

• Memphis Music Scene: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

• Self-Guided Walking Tour of Beale Street in Memphis

Admission tickets to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum cost US$16 for adults and US$12 for children ages 5–17. Children 4 years and under can visit for free. Combination tickets, including admission to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum, are also available for US$21.

Yes. A “Backstage Pass” grants access to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum along with three other top music attractions—the Elvis Experience Tour at Graceland, Sun Studio, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music—or you can purchase a combo ticket including the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum.

Exhibitions at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum explore the roots of Memphis’ eclectic music scene, from early blues, gospel, and country music to soul and rock ‘n’ roll that thrived along Beale Street and at Sun Records. The small collection is packed with photos, costumes, music memorabilia, instruments, and recording equipment.

Yes, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is accessible for wheelchair users, strollers, and those with limited mobility. The small museum is all on one level, with spacious exhibition areas and step-free access throughout, making it easy to get around. Come early in the day to avoid the crowds.

Although the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is small, its exhibitions are brimming with information and music memorabilia, so plan about two hours to take it all in. Your self-guided visit includes an audio guide, a 15-minute introductory video, and plenty of music clips to listen to as you browse the exhibits.