The Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104-5926
901-458-2678

Visit our website: www.cmom.com

Located on the corner of Central Avenue & Hollywood on the grounds of the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Directions: from I-55 take I-240 East to Airways Exit #23 and travel North to Central Avenue, continue East on Central to Hollywood; or take Poplar West Exit #15B, then left on Highland, then right on Central to Hollywood.

FREE Parking!

Admission
Children (Ages 1-12): $7.00
Children under 1: FREE
Senior Citizens (65+): $7.00
Adults (13-64): $8.00
Museum Members are admitted in accordance with the membership policies.

The Children's Museum of Memphis receives no tax payer funding. It is a private, nonprofit organization and cannot afford to offer any free times or days to the public!

Families that cannot afford to pay admission may apply for "Yes, EVERY Child!" memberships by stopping by the Administration Building during regular business hours. Families must meet certain requirements to qualify for these funds. Phone calls are not accepted for this program!

We accept checks, MasterCard, Visa & Discover.

Groups of 10 or more children receive a special rate of $4.50 per child with advance reservations only. A 1:5 ratio of adults to children is required of groups. Reservations may be made Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm by calling 901-458-2678 or e-mail

Mission:
"We create memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs."

Experience hands-on excitement and fun! Bring your imagination and create memories to last a lifetime. Sit in a flight simulator and a real airplane cockpit in Going Places. Explore a Mississippi River model and study live honeybees in WaterWORKS!. Climb through the arteries of a giant heart and ride a bicycle on Mars in Growing Healthy. Be a “star” on stage and paint and sculpt in the art studio in Art Smart. In Cityscape, board a real fire engine, shop for groceries, climb a skyscraper, dance in a disco and more! Special events, workshops and programs are offered throughout the year.Through May 26

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The Children’s Museum of Memphis is allowing children to vote in a special primary election through February 2. Children learn how the United States chooses its primary party candidates during this mock election. They enjoy this interactive voting experience by using ballots to cast their “vote” for the Democrat Primary Ballot and Republican Primary Ballot.

The museum is giving children this unique experience of voting as a preview of Children’s Choice: It’s a Voting Thing!, its unique educational program that is only offered once every four years during presidential elections. Children’s Choice will take place in September during the actual presidential election.

This event is included with museum admission.

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Your House, My House: Take a fantastic journey into the homes of people around the world. See large houses, portable houses, small houses, apartments, houseboats and many other types of houses. Learn how geography, climate, tradition, culture, personal preference and availability of materials all influence the kind of house we live in. In the “My House” area, step inside three model homes: a Mongolian herder’s ger, an m’bure from the tropics of Fiji and a stilt house from a Malaysian fishing village. Fun activities in the house settings help children make connections between what happens in their own homes and what happens in these houses. “Houses, Houses Everywhere” shows that houses with similarities can be found scattered all over the globe. In the “Design Center” visitors design houses by putting house parts together on a computer. In “Build Your Own” children build tabletop houses from materials provided and also a timber house. Your House, My House was designed and built by The Children’s Museum of Memphis. All ages. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Kid Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 1
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: The Sleepy Dormouse. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Creative Corner: Stop by Art Smart to explore your creative side. We might draw a picture or write a poem. Ages 6+. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.

Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.

Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Kid Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Bloomin’ Art: Visit Art Smart to make spring masterpieces! All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Kid Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 3
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Eruption! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Sunday, May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Creation Station: Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart. All ages. Time: 12 noon-5pm. Included with museum admission.

Sunday, May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.

Monday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Move & Groove Mondays: Join us to get your heart pumping! All ages. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.

Monday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday, May 6
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: I Love My Mami. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
Kid Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.

Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.

Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
The Kid Chronicles: Join us as Read Tennessee presents a story and activity. All ages. Time: 2pm. Included with museum admission.

Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Wild & Wacky Art: A creativity blast with exciting materials and silly art techniques. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 8
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: The Tree Farmer. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 10
High Tea with Mommy & Me: In celebration of Mother’s Day, the museum is hosting a tea party for children and their mothers. The event will be emceed by local television personality and “Good Morning, Memphis!” host, Valerie Calhoun. Children will give their moms roses in a presentation ceremony. ShowstarsDanceAcademy will perform on stage. All ages. Time: 2pm. Admission: $7 members & $12 non-members (includes museum admission). Tickets must be purchased by May 2 at cmom.com or 901-458-2678.

Saturday, May 10
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Slime & Ooze. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Monday, May 12
Sixth Annual CMOM Golf Tournament to Benefit “Yes, EVERY Child!” – Presented by Morgan Keegan: Join us at the Memphis Country Club to play golf and benefit the “Yes, EVERY Child!” admission program. Golfers play in four-person teams. Lunch is served from 11:30am-1pm. A special awards reception and ceremony will take place after the tournament. Tournament Fee: $300 per person. For details visit cmom.com or call 901-458-2678.

Tuesday, May 13
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: The Enormous Potato. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 15
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: Our Earth. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 17
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Water, Water, Everywhere. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday, May 20
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: What Do You Hear? Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 22
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme:
A Place to Bloom. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 24
Eco Kids Club: Explore and investigate our world through hands-on fun. Ages 6+. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Tuesday, May 27
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: If You Take a Mouse to School. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.

Thursday, May 29
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: The Dinosaur That Lived In My Backyard. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

Saturday, May 31
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Chemistry. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, The Children’s Museum of Memphis is hosting a “High Tea with Mommy and Me” for children and their mothers on Saturday, May 10, at 2 pm. The event will be emceed by local television personality and “Good Morning, Memphis!” host, Valerie Calhoun. Children will give their moms roses in a presentation ceremony. ShowstarsDanceAcademy will perform on stage. There are a limited number of tickets available – tickets do include museum admission. Prices are $7 for museum members and $12 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased by May 2 at cmom.com or 901-458-2678.

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Play Golf, So EVERY Child Can Play!

Join the museum on Monday, May 12, for the Sixth Annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the “Yes, EVERY Child!” admission program. The event takes place at the Memphis Country Club beginning at 7am.

Golfers play in teams of four and the fee is $300 per person. Breakfast and registration starts at 7am. Lunch is provided in the entry fee and is served from 11:30am-1pm. A special Women’s Tournament begins at 8am. The Co-ed Tournament starts at 1pm. After the tournament a special awards reception and ceremony takes place at 5:30pm.

The Children’s Museum of Memphis is committed to making exhibits and educational programs accessible to all the children in the Memphis community. The “Yes, EVERY Child!” Fund allows the museum to never turn away a child due to their inability to pay the small admission fee. The fund has been providing admission for less fortunate children to visit the museum since 1990.

For more information, to sign up to play or to receive a tournament brochure, call 901-458-2678. You can also visit our website at cmom.com to get more information on ways you can help with the tournament or the “Yes, EVERY Child!” Fund.

The tournament is presented by Morgan Keegan.