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Full Resource Name:
Children's Museum of Memphis
Address
2525 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 458-2678
AKA:
CMOM; The John and Katherine Dobbs Family Center
Description:
Offers interactive and educational exhibits and programs for children and their families all year. Interactive exhibits include a real airplane cockpit to explore, models of the Mississippi River, the ability to create your own tornado or earthquake, drive a fire engine and police motorcycle, disco dance, climb inside a tree house or skyscraper, perform on a stage, take a ride on a 1909 Dentzel Grand Carousel and more.
Hours:
Museum Hours: Tue - Sun, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Closed some holidays, see website for exact schedule of closings; Administrative Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call, walk in or visit website for information
Program Fees:
Museum: $15.00, ages 1-100; children 1 year old and under free; H2O Splash Park and Outdoor Play Space and Dinosaur Dig: additional $5.00 (not included in museum fee);Carousel: additional $3.00. All children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting. Annual membership fees vary, see website for details: $125.00 for 2 persons; $145.00 family of 3 persons; $165.00 family of 4 persons.
Families who are residents of Shelby County who can't afford to pay admission may apply for "YES, Every Child!" memberships by stopping by the Admissions Desk during regular museum hours (Tue - Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm). Families must meet certain requirements to qualify, including providing proof of residence (MLGW bill). Phone calls and other inquiries are not accepted for this program; you must walk in to apply OR mail the completed form available at the website (CMOM.com)
Languages:
American Sign Language
Eligibility:
Children and their families
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 21, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call (901) 458-2678 for current volunteer opportunities.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2525 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Contacts
Ramona Holland
Lauren Randolph
Director of Education-Design Team
(731) 571-9905
Stewart Burgess
Executive Director
Phone Numbers
Information
(901) 458-2678
Group tours
(901) 458-2678
Public Relations
(901) 458-2678 x233
Accessibility:
There is some limited handicap accessibility; call for specific details
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