Memphis Museums of Science and History

Memphis Museums of Science and History

MoSH
Pink Palace in Memphis (2008)
Former name	Memphis Museums System Pink Palace Family of Museums
Website	moshmemphis.com

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

• List of museums in Tennessee

References

1. "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.
2. "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.
3. "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.
4. "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.
5. "Magevney House". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
6. "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.
7. "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.
8. "Sharpe Planetarium". City of Memphis Division of Park Services and Museums Inc. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
9. Lollar, Michael (September 17, 1978). "River Museum's Planners Take Lessons From Pink Palace Experience". The Commercial Appeal. pp. B1. ProQuest   2655400205.
10. Arpe, Gang (August 2, 2000). "Museum 'family' alters name, fees". The Commercial Appeal . pp. B2. ProQuest   2658203925.
11. "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.
12. Coombs, Lydian (November 7, 2024). "MoSH returns to famous 'Pink Palace' name". Action News 5 . Retrieved October 17, 2025.