Memphis Rock n Soul Museum/Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTennessee, United States2-10 Employees
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Museum are cultural institutions in Memphis, Tennessee that document the city’s musical heritage, with a particular emphasis on the origins of rock and soul. Drawing on the Smithsonian Institution’s 2000 exhibit concept, the exhibitions recount how pioneering artists—overcoming racial and economic barriers—helped shape a globally influential music tradition. Located on Beale Street within the FedExForum complex, the venues offer a broad Memphis music experience that traces roots from rural 1930s life through the rise of Sun, Stax, and Hi Records to the era of broad international influence. The museums provide a digital audio tour with more than 300 minutes of content, including over 100 songs, and present visitors with seven galleries featuring audio-visual programs, instruments, costumes, and other artifacts. Beyond the exhibits, the organization operates the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, established in 2012 as part of the broader Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum ecosystem. In 2026, USA Today 10Best named it a top-five music museum in the United States.