Memphis Museums of Science and History
MoSH | |
Pink Palace in Memphis (2008) | |
Former name | Memphis Museums System Pink Palace Family of Museums |
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| Website | moshmemphis |
The Memphis Museums of Science and History (MoSH) are a group of museums in Memphis, Tennessee maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums, Inc. They display collections of historical, educational and technological significance.[1]
The following museums are part of the group:
- The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium in Memphis.
- Coon Creek Science Center, the site of Upper Cretaceous fossil finds and a museum in Adamsville, Tennessee[2]
- Lichterman Nature Center, an arboretum/nature center/wildlife museum in Memphis[3]
- Mallory-Neely House, a historic home in the Victorian Village of Memphis[4]
- Magevney House, a historic home in the Victorian Village of Memphis[5]
The Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium houses a museum of local cultural and natural history,[6] the Crew Training International (CTI) 3D Giant Theater[7] and the Sharpe Planetarium.[8]
History
The organization was founded to renovate the Pink Palace Museum in 1970s. The museum system was also involved in the planning for the Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.[9]
In 2000, the system changed its name to the Pink Palace Family of Museums.[10] In 2021, all of the museums were rebranded as branches of the Memphis Museum of Science and History to emphasize the shared management.[11] However, the museum branding was reverted in 2024, with MoSH organization being renamed to the Memphis Museums of Science and History.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "About Us - Pink Palace Family of Museums". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. 2007. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Coon Creek Science Center". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Lichterman Nature Center". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Mallory-Neely House". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Magevney House". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Pink Palace Museum". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on June 5, 2009. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "CTI - IMAX Theater". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Sharpe Planetarium". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Lollar, Michael (September 17, 1978). "River Museum's Planners Take Lessons From Pink Palace Experience". The Commercial Appeal. pp. B1. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Arpe, Gang (August 2, 2000). "Museum 'family' alters name, fees". The Commercial Appeal. pp. B2. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ "Pink Palace Museum will change its name to MoSH". WREG-TV. May 21, 2021. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Coombs, Lydian (November 7, 2024). "MoSH returns to famous 'Pink Palace' name". Action News 5. Retrieved October 17, 2025.