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13-640: The museum is part of the Museum of Science & History - Memphis , a collection of historic, educational, and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums, Inc. The Lichterman Nature Center , the first accredited nature center in the United States, is part of the museum, as well as the Coon Creek Science Center, an education center which is open to organized groups and features

26-523: A forest boardwalk three stories high, and an underwater viewing area. Among the many attractions are the Visitor Center which showcases interactive exhibits; preserved specimen animal exhibits with hands on petting patches of fur of the featured animals; a lake cam; and the Nature Store offering nature oriented educational materials including gifts, books, and toys. The Backyard Wildlife Center provides

39-485: A fossil site. The Mallory-Neely House and Magevney House are also part of the museum. The Mallory-Neely House is a three-story Italianate Victorian mansion built in 1852, and features 25 rooms and most of its original furnishings. The Magevney House, an 1830s cottage furnished as it might have been in 1850, is one of the city's oldest remaining residences. The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium, housed at

52-739: A series of numerous art and public works projects to employ artists and others during the Great Depression . Callicott, who died in 2004, taught at the Memphis College of Art . 35°07′32″N 89°57′36″W  /  35.125612°N 89.959927°W  / 35.125612; -89.959927 Lichterman Nature Center Lichterman Nature Center is a certified arboretum and nature center located in East Memphis, Tennessee . It has many outdoor and indoor animal exhibits, as well as several activities and events. The Lichterman Nature Center

65-527: A variety of living and interactive exhibits about the three distinct habitats represented at the Nature Center: lake, meadow, and forest. The 65-acre (260,000 m ) wildlife observation area includes a three-mile (5 km) nature path which is home to a wide variety of native plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The Nature Center no longer accepts wounded or abandoned wild animals and no longer has veterinarian staff on site. Also included on

78-723: Is located off Ridgeway at 5992 Quince Road in East Memphis. Family memberships for the Pink Palace Family of Museums are honored at Lichterman Nature Center. The center offers free maps of the property but accepts and depends upon public donations and volunteers for support. Pink Palace Family of Museums The Pink Palace Family of Museums is a group of museums maintained by the City of Memphis and Memphis Museums, Inc. They display collections of historical, educational and technological significance. The following museums are part of

91-418: Is one of the facilities within the Pink Palace Family of Museums . Through environmental education and interpretation of native wildlife, Lichterman Nature Center fosters a sense of stewardship for the earth by heightening the visitor's appreciation and understanding of the natural world. The nature center places an emphasis on nature related education, including hands-on explorations, microscopic discoveries,

104-640: The American Alliance of Museums . The headquarters for the museum is covered in pink Georgian marble . The city of Memphis acquired the mansion when Clarence Saunders , the founder of Piggly Wiggly , became bankrupt. He had been building the residence in 1923, but lost a fortune, and the home, due to financial reversals on Wall Street . In March 1930, after the Stock Market Crash , the Memphis Museum of Natural History and Industrial Arts opened in

117-641: The Museum Mansion features a three-panel mural by Memphis artist Burton Callicott . The murals commemorate the discovery of the Mississippi River near the site of Memphis by the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his men, and their encounters with Native Americans . The three murals were commissioned in 1934 by the Public Works of Art Project of President Franklin D. Roosevelt 's government, as part of

130-535: The invention of the supermarket by Memphian Clarence Saunders in 1916. Other permanent exhibits include 15th century Native American pottery, pre-Columbian artifacts, Clyde Parke's Miniature Circus, fossils and dinosaurs, and mounted animals. History exhibits focus on the roles of music and cotton on Memphis, the Civil War, the changing roles of women, and historic Black Memphians. The museum features several special exhibits each year. The original main entrance lobby of

143-438: The mansion. The original exhibits featured stuffed animals and birds, dolls, anthropological items from local wealthy collectors, as well as items related to Memphis' history, particularly Confederate military uniforms and memorabilia . The museum contains a variety of exhibits relating to Memphis history. One exhibit features a replica of the original Piggly Wiggly store, the first self-service grocery store, commemorating

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156-514: The museum, features an 165-seat theater-in-the-round auditorium and offers public shows that project star fields, visual images, and laser lights on a domed ceiling. The Crew Training International 3D Giant Theater opened on January 21, 1995, and features a four-story high movable screen. The Museum of Science & History - Pink Palace, the Sharpe Planetarium, and the Crew Training International 3D Giant Theater are accredited members of

169-449: The property is a special events pavilion providing a sheltered place for meetings, family reunions, receptions, and overnight youth programs. The amphitheatre features an intimate staging area for outdoor programs. Throughout the year, Lichterman Nature Center hosts several events open to the public including plant sales; Earthfest; Discovery Days; Privet Pulls; and specialized programs for school age children as well as adults. The center

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