This museum was built around the former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated on April 4th 1968. Construction of the museum began in 1987 and opened in 1991.
While you're waiting for your tour to start, have a milkshake. They're really good. Read more.
$12 gets you a tour of some of my favorite Memphis Music. You'll be amazed at how many recognizable songs and musicians came out this label. Pretty awesome experience. Read more.
If you've only got time to see one Of Memphis' music attractions, make it Rock'n'Soul. Great overview of Memphis music, a great collection of instruments, records, clothes, video and more.
Visiting Memphis for Black History Month? Make sure to check out W.C. Handy's Home and Museum on Beale. Handy was known as "Father of the Blues" and may have written the first ballad in history
