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Stax Museum of American Soul Music

870 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
901-946-2535
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Ranked #4 of 78 attractions in Memphis
Type: Speciality Museums, Educational Sites
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natchitoches
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The entire tour was awesome. It show cases the many talents came through Memphis and the history of how STAX originated from. The history of the museum is so informative, well presented, while showcasing various artists', such as Issac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Rufus Thomas, Johnny Taylor, and the short-lived talented Otis Redding and many, many, many more great talents.... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Soul. Train. Room. You are welcome. Do I really need to say more? Great story of the Stax empire and the cooperation of black and white musicians and music fans.

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Brick, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I really can't rate. These tickets were part of a package with the Heart Break Hotel and Elvis museums. We were not informed at check in, they aren't opened every day. Check your dates and plan accordingly.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This was an amazingly interesting museum - a great insight into the divided world of Memphis in the past and how music cuts across racial prejudice. We loved the place.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Thorough and inspiring -- if you love vintage soul music, you'll love the Stax Museum. Allow about two hours.

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Savannah, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Last year we were afforded the opportunity to tour Memphis’ Rock-n-Soul Museum and what a delightful afternoon it was. Before returning to the Bluff City we had a chance to view Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story. What a great show and a definite must see before attending the museum, though certainly the gallery stands on its own merit. From... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Having already visited some of the other great musis locations in Memphis (Sun, Rock & Soul etc) As a tourist we caught bus #4 when one eventually turned up which takes around 15 minutes. The first disapointing thing which we didn't know if that unlike Sun this isn't the orginal building which is explained in the sort film which starts... More

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Majorca, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

While I am not a big fan of Soul, I wanted to go and find out about Booker T & MG's and Albert King. The museum is well planned out, with lots of memrobelia. I did find it intersting, and would recommend a visit.

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Stockport,England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I have loved soul and especially Stax soul for years and this was one of the main reasons i wanted to go to Memphis. Ok, its not the original building, but from the moment you walk in and sit in the Cinema part and see the intro film with the music playing , well it made me feel all tingly.... More

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I was a little concerned about where the museum was but it is right next to a school so there was lots of people around so I felt safe. It was incredible to go to a place Issac Hayes and Otis Redding recorded mega hits. This is a can't miss for a music fan, I was born in 1984 and... More

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