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Mud Island River Park
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Mud Island River Park
Downtown Memphis
view website125 N Front St
Memphis, TN 38103+1713
901-576-7241
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Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Mud Island River Park Description
A walk from the actual headwaters of the mighty Mississippi to its outlet at the Gulf of Mexico would be quite an undertaking, but Mud Island's walk-along scale model of the Mississippi is a perfectly manageable way to see how the river widens, narrows, and even floods. The museum showcases the importance of the river, from the earliest days of human habitation through the Civil War to modern barge transportation. Ride the monorail made famous in the movie "The Firm" during the summer to beat the heat, but take the pedestrian walkway on cooler spring and fall days.
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Park
Bicycling
Live Music Venue
Kid Tips
Babies: The monorail ride will lull little ones to sleep, but keeping them that way can be a bit of a challenge in the tight quarters of the museum. Consider a front or backpack carrier for best portability.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Speed-walk through the river's history and get them out to the model river as soon as possible.
School-Age Kids: The history can be a bit dry, but boys especially will be fascinated by the Civil War tales.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Empathy for the slaves sold along the riverfront may wake the teen set up; renting a kayak, bike, or peddle boat might be just the ticket for seeing the island from another angle.
Planning Notes
- Pack a snack. Food and beverage service tends to be spotty.
- Get wet. The kids will want to walk in the river (the model, that is) so be prepared; flip-flops and shorts are the best bet for getting wet with no regrets.
- Monorail fee. A round-trip ride on the monorail is $4 per person.
Just the Facts
Hours: Open mid-April through October: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May through Labor Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Mondays
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
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What's Nearby?
- Calvary Episcopal Church 102 N 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103
901-525-6602 35.14779583333333 -90.05034194444444 - Cannon Center-Performing Arts 255 N Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
901-576-1201 35.15252388888889 -90.04988888888889 - Fire Museum of Memphis 118 Adams Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
901-320-5650 35.14806194444444 -90.05104694444445
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