Children’s Museum of Memphis

The Children’s Museum of Memphis is a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where play becomes the pathway to discovery.

Recommended For

Families with children
Interactive exhibits and play zones designed for all ages and interests.

Educators & school groups
Supplement classroom learning through creative and curriculum-based exhibits.

Young explorers
Climb, create, imagine, and discover across indoor and outdoor attractions.

Tourists in Memphis
Enjoy one of the city’s most family-friendly and memorable attractions.

Indoor Exhibits

Explore 30+ themed exhibits that blend education and entertainment:

American Airways: Experiment with air pressure and motion in a giant interactive wind tunnel.
CMOM TV: Be a star—act, sing, or do the weather forecast while watching yourself on screen.
Doodlebug Art Studio: Get crafty with painting, drawing, and hands-on projects.
Engine House 18: Explore a real fire truck, ride in a sheriff’s car, and practice emergency skills.
Earthquake Table: Simulate a 7.6 magnitude quake and test your building's resilience.
Farm: Milk cows, harvest vegetables, and collect eggs in a mini working farm exhibit.
Garage (AutoZone): Pump gas, race LEGO cars, or change a tire in this mini auto garage.
Going Places: Explore a FedEx plane and learn about flight logistics through simulators.
Grocery Store (Kroger): Shop with mini carts and use real checkout counters in this scaled-down supermarket.
Healthy Habitat: Learn about nutrition, movement, and how the human body functions.
Light Bright: Create colorful patterns on a wall-sized, glowing light board.
Little Fixins Kitchen: Pretend-cook meals, clean dishes, and run a fully stocked kitchen.
Mississippi River: Navigate a 50-foot flowing model of the region’s iconic waterway.
Midtown Houses: Explore neighborhood playhouses filled with games and giant toys.
Railroad Safety: Watch safety videos and flashing signals while learning to stay safe at crossings.
Smiles Inc.: Play dentist on a puppet patient and learn about oral health through games and puzzles.
Time Square: Enjoy holograms and a dance party in a pint-sized Times Square.
Tornado: Walk through and touch a real indoor tornado simulation.
Treehouse: Learn about conservation and the life of trees through interactive forest play.
Bank: Experience banking basics, currency from around the world, and use child-sized ATMs.
Campground: Indoor climbing, sliding, and campsite play in a nature-themed exhibit.
Canary Corner: Discover dozens of chirping canaries in this cheerful animal exhibit.
Bankshot Basketball: Mix math and motion in this creative game of angles and teamwork.

Outdoor Attractions

Dinosaur Dig: Unearth fossils and treasure using real excavation tools.
H2OH! Splash Park: A 7,700-square-foot water playground with fountains, sprays, and sun-drenched fun (seasonal).
Playspace: Run, spin, and soar on ziplines, a merry-go-round, and cooling mist areas.

Visitor Tips

What to Bring: Swimsuits and towels for splash park play; socks for indoor play areas
Best Time to Visit: Weekday mornings or early afternoons for fewer crowds
Accessibility: All exhibit areas are wheelchair/stroller accessible
Food: Bring a picnic lunch or snacks; outdoor seating available

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