Memphis Museum of Science & History — Attraction in Memphis

Multiple exhibits were being renovated - such as the toy circus display. Fossil and minerals just ok. The primary attraction of the Piggly Wiggly was marred by its tiny size and poor attention to detail. Despite the website there is no clear explanation that there is no public access to the actual mansion which seems to be a rental venue only. The main cash cow is the animated dinosaur display which is dated and unimaginative. However the historic artifacts of early and civil war period were adequate. There are many other attractions and museums throughout Memphis far better curated and maintained. Go elsewhere. With the screaming and running children there is a playground feeling. Vast areas of the museum are closed off for "renovation" supposedly. This museum also has a planetarium and IMAX which if that is what you want, pay for that. There are two Smithsonian affiliated museums in town the like the Civil Rights and Rock and Soul that are far better deserving of your tourist dollar(metal and weapons screening). Locals I asked told me the museum is in financial distress and did not have anything positive to say. Recommendation: call ahead to find out what is actually on exhibit and...

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