Sight guide · Memphis · United States
Visiting Blues Hall of Fame Museum
Run by the Blues Foundation, this museum honours inductees of the Blues Hall of Fame with galleries of instruments, records, stage clothing and interactive displays, a block from the National Civil Rights Museum.
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Quick answer
Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a museum in South Main Arts District, Memphis. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- South Main Arts District
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, rainy day and off the beaten path
- Best months
- January–March
About Blues Hall of Fame Museum
Run by the Blues Foundation, this museum honours inductees of the Blues Hall of Fame with galleries of instruments, records, stage clothing and interactive displays, a block from the National Civil Rights Museum.
Tip: Combine it with the National Civil Rights Museum across the street on South Main.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: South Main Arts District, galleries, restored warehouses and the National Civil Rights Museum.
Best time to visit Blues Hall of Fame Museum
Blues Hall of Fame Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- March: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- February: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- January: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Memphis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Memphis itinerary visits Blues Hall of Fame Museum on day 3, together with Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Tom Lee Park and Beale Street.
- No. 8 of the 18 sights in our Memphis things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Memphis.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Memphis.
Near Blues Hall of Fame Museum
Also in South Main Arts District, so you can walk between them:
- National Civil Rights Museum — 3 hours, mid-priced
If you like Blues Hall of Fame Museum
- Sun Studio — Union Avenue, 1 hour
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music — Soulsville, 2 hours
- Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum — Downtown and Beale Street, 1.5–2 hours
- Dixon Gallery and Gardens — East Memphis, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Blues Hall of Fame Museum
Stay in South Main Arts District ($$$) to walk here: galleries, restored warehouses and the National Civil Rights Museum. All areas to stay in Memphis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Blues Hall of Fame Museum?
Plan 1 hour. With National Civil Rights Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in South Main Arts District.
+Is Blues Hall of Fame Museum free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Blues Hall of Fame Museum?
January–March, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Combine it with the National Civil Rights Museum across the street on South Main.
+Do I need to book Blues Hall of Fame Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.