Musical Icon: Elvis™

Photo courtesy of: Elvis™ © 2015 ABG EPE IP LLC

In honor of Elvis Week, join us for a celebration of the life of the “King of Rock and Roll.” Come and listen to special Curator Talks about Elvis Presley and his music, participate in hands-on activities, watch an iconic Elvis movie, and test your knowledge of “The King” in our MIMQuiz!

Gifts Available for Purchase
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Museum Store is an Elvis fan’s one-stop shop for “The King of Rock and Roll.” Discover a selection of puzzles, books and music, magnets, tote bags, and more!

Photo Booth
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Strike your best pose and have your picture taken with costumes and props at MIM’s custom photo booth, and instantly get your own copy to take home.

Toe-Tap Pianos
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Practice your rock-and-roll dance moves and play a tune with your toes! Try your skills on our eight-foot-long piano mats.

Caricatures by She Draws You
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Commemorate the day with a caricature! Have a whimsical portrait drawn by local artist Dianne Nowicki of She Draws You Caricatures.

Instrument Spotlight: Guitars
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the groundbreaking music of “The King” by learning a few of his most memorable songs on the guitar.

Film Screening of Elvis: That’s the Way It Is
10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the chance to see Elvis on the big screen! This 1970 concert documentary, directed by Denis Sanders, shows Elvis’s milestone summer of appearances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and more. Watch as the camera takes you from backstage to the front row, following Elvis’s performances from rehearsal to onstage.

Special Lunch Menu Available for Purchase
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Try Café Allegro’s twist on down-home classics and sweet Southern treats. Enjoy the “Suspicious Minds” Big Country Breakfast or “From Memphis to Phoenix” Blue Suede Beef Stew, plus a delicious “Heartbreak Hotel” Hummingbird Cake for dessert.

Curator Talk: “Elvis Has Not Left the Building!”
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Richard Walter, MIM’s curator for United States / Canada and Europe, for a special discussion of exciting artifacts on view in the new Elvis Presley display in the Artist Gallery. On loan directly from the Graceland Archives in Memphis, these items all illustrate significant moments in Presley’s diverse career and include authentic instruments, clothing, and more.

Elvis MIMQuiz
2:45–3:30 p.m.
How much do you know about “The King of Rock and Roll”? Join us for some exciting rounds of team trivia. Come with a team or make new friends as we test your Elvis knowledge! The winning team will receive one $10 MIM gift card per person (no more than four people per team).