Elvis’ 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, more commonly referred to as ‘Graceland’, has opened a new state-of-the-art exhibition space that’ll host a series of non-music-related exhibits.
Officially swinging open this week, the 80,000 square foot Graceland Exhibition Center was built with the intention of attracting more guests from around the world with “an ever-changing line-up of exploration showcases”.
First to debut inside the mansion’s exhibition space is National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers, a feature on Earth’s eco-zones and the men and women who ventured into dangerous and remote parts of the world.
Running alongside the eco-exhibition is Muhammed Ali: Greatest of All Time, an exhibition celebrating the professional boxer from his humble beginnings to his three-time heavyweight championships.
A Century of the American Motorcycle is also available from now until 23 November, giving visitors the chance to see early bicycles and their evolution to automated and faster machines.
National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers is among the first exhibitions.
Later in the year, Mansion guests will be able to travel out of space during the Space: An Out-Of-Gravity Experience. The exhibition was developed by the International Space Station Office of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the California Science Center and the partner museums of the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative and includes two-dozen hands-on interactive exhibits and authentic NASA artifacts.
Beyond exhibits, the Graceland Exhibition Center has multiple dining options, including the TCB Food Hall and The Jungle Room Bar, and is capable of hosting private events.
Visitors will be able to learn about the history of motorbikes.
“It will offer Memphians and visitors from around the world even more to experience on the Graceland campus.”
Joel Weinshanker, Elvis Presley Enterprises Managing Partner
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The opening of The Graceland Exhibition Center comes days before Memphis Tourism appears at IPW19, America’s annual tourism showcase.
Thousands of industry professionals with converge in Anaheim for the five-day event, running from 1 June, which will see them learn all about the USA’s tourism product AND get an exclusive look at Disneyland California’s newest and most immersive land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
KARRYON will be in attendance, keep an eye on our page for more news direct from the event.
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