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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis, TN

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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

A Beale Street museum covering the history of Memphis music, from early rural blues to the city's influence worldwide.

191 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103 · Memphis, TN

About Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

Located on Beale Street, this music museum traces the development of rock and soul through the stories of the pioneers who built it. Its exhibits begin with early rural roots music and move through the peak of Memphis recording in the 1970s. The museum is based on a Smithsonian-created exhibition and also has a museum store, student offers, and facilities for private events.

  • #music
  • #rock and roll
  • #soul
  • #blues
  • #Beale Street

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