Last Whistle: Steamboat Stories of Memphis is open daily to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through June 26, 2026 at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion. In 2024, the Museums of Science & History (MoSH) acquired the boat model collection from the Mud Island River Museum. Last Whistle: Steamboat Stories of Memphis features a few of these models and explores the history of the iconic steamboats that docked at the city.
Journey to distant galaxies, explore the solar system and settle back in a comfortable seat in the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium as you take a cosmic voyage through the universe. The 130-seat theater-in-the-round, located on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, uses the latest planetarium technology to project star fields, visual images and patterns on a domed ceiling. Augmented by a superb sound system, daily planetarium programs are a treat for the eyes and ears. In addition to daily shows, the Planetarium hosts unique multisensory musical experiences, both live and recorded. Visit our website to see what's showing today!
Immerse yourself in an experience larger than your imagination in the Giant Screen Theater. The 40-foot-tall screen, located on the grounds of the Pink Palace Museum, is programmed year-round by MoSH and community partners. Larger-than-life daily short films on history and science educate viewers of all ages, and special after-hours film series welcome the entire community to one of the most unique viewing experiences in Memphis. Visit our website to see what's showing today!
