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Mud Island Park sits in the heart of the Mississippi River, a short walk from downtown Memphis. The peninsula features the new 50-ft “MEMPHIS” sign, a scale model of the Lower Mississippi River, an 18-gallery river museum, a 5,000-seat concert venue, and fantastic views of the Memphis skyline.
Discover the natural history, folkore, and mystique of the Lower Mississippi River Valley in this 18-gallery museum located on Mud Island in the middle of the Mississippi River. OPEN THURS-SUN LABOR DAY THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY
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Within the Mississippi River Museum are five galleries dedicated to the significant role of the Mississippi River in the Civil War. A life-size replica of a Union City ironclad gunboat is featured.
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Mud Island was formed more than 100 years ago when sand, gravel, and of course mud piled up in front of the Memphis harbor. There is one theory that a warship named the USS Amphritrite got stuck there for two years causing a greater pile up around its stern. Others believe that the island was simply formed by the ebb and flow of the river. In the 1...
One of the highlights of Mud Island is The Riverwalk. It's a concrete model of the lower Mississippi River, and it's designed for you to walk along (at some points you can get inside it because the water is wide enough!) You'll see how the body of water flows for 954 miles. The river passes through 20 cities and watersheds, all highlighted on the m...
Beneath the Memphis City Skyline is the Mud Island Amphitheater. This 5,000-seat, open-air theater, has attracted the biggest names in music. In the 1980s the Beach Boys were regulars. In 2018 Alison Krauss made an appearance. Nora Jones, Widespread Panic, Journey, the Alabama Shakes, they've all played here. Events occur in the summer. You can buy...
There's a café inside the museum where you can get reasonably priced sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Near the paddle boat area there is also a park where you can bring your own picnic or grill. For a more formal dining experience head to nearby Harbor Town. Tugs is a family-friendly restaurant that serves local craft beer with great sunset views. O...
Regardless of why you're going to the island, part of the fun is getting there. The park is officially part of Memphis, located 1.2 miles from the coast of downtown. You can get to Mud Island by taking a walk on the footbridge (located at 125 N. Front Street) or riding the monorail over the Mississippi river. Both options afford stunning views of t...
- Mud Island, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island. 125 N Front S. Memphis, TN 38103. (901) 576-7241. www.mudisland.com. Exhibits on history & science explore life on the Mississippi, with a focus on engineering & boats.
The museum’s galleries chronicle the history and culture of the lower Mississippi River Valley’s settlers. Historical artifacts and wax sculptures of important historical figures help to tell the story of pioneering musicians, authors, soldiers and civic leaders.
The Mississippi River Museum is on Mud Island. It includes 18 galleries and exhibits. It presents the history of the lower Mississippi River Valley over the span of the last 10,000 years. The museum also displays over 5,000 artifacts. [7] The Mud Island Amphitheater is a concrete outdoor amphitheater that seats up to 5,000 people. [8] .
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