10 Things Every Memphis Child Should Experience Before Kindergarten

  1. Play at the Children’s Museum of Memphis
    FREE for children under 1. FREE for everyone on the first Friday of each month.
    Children's Museum (901) 458-2678

  2. See Animals at the Memphis Zoo
    FREE on Tuesday afternoons.
    Memphis Zoo (901) 576-4100

  3. Watch the Peabody Ducks
    FREE! The ducks march from the roof top to the lobby fountain daily at 11am and 5pm.
    Peabody Hotel (901) 529-4000

  4. Ride the Main Street Trolley
    FREE for children under 5.
    Main Street Trolley (901) 577-2640
    Note: The Memphis Area Transit Authority has temporarily decommissioned the Trolleys at this time. (more from MATA here: link)

  5. Explore My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Gardens
    FREE for children under 2.
    My Big Backyard (901) 636-4100

  6. Enjoy the Outdoors at Shelby Farms, Wolf River Trails, and the Green Line
    Shelby Farms (901) 767-7275
    Wolf River (901) 452-6500

  1. Tour Memphis Museums
    Pink Palace (901) 320-6320
    Lichterman Nature Center (901) 767-7322
    Brooks Museum of Art (901) 544-6200
    Ornamental Metal Museum (901) 774-6380
    Stax Museum (901) 942-7685
    Dixon Gallery and Garden (901) 761-5250

  2. Walk the Mississippi River at Mud Island River Park
    FREE
    Mud Island River Park (901) 576-7241

  3. Get a Library Card
    FREE
    Memphis Public Library (901) 415-2700

  4. Visit Your Child's Elementary School
    Shelby County Schools (901) 321-2500 

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