The Children's Museum of Memphis

The Children's Museum of Memphis - Hands-On Play Museum

Hands-on children's museum in midtown Memphis, featuring permanent exhibits including a tornado simulator, a 1909 Dentzel grand carousel, skyscraper climbing structure, and themed play zones from kid-sized grocery stores to fire trucks.

Programs for Kids

Year-round programming. Programs include:
- Themed summer camps (e.g., Camp Golden Rules, Super Hero Training, Under the Sea, Pirate, Dance, Stars and Stripes, Boot Camp, Mad Scientists Rock)
- Birthday parties
- School field trips
- Family events

What's Included

• Permanent exhibits including tornado simulator
• 1909 Dentzel grand carousel
• Themed indoor play zones
• Educator-led camp sessions

Experience

Memphis families use the museum as a recurring indoor destination and a structured weekly summer camp option. The Central Avenue location is in midtown Memphis, reachable from I-240 and East Parkway.