Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis

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The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
The museums collection is based on the private collection of Memphis developers Jack and Marilyn Belz, who owned the Peabody Hotel and Peabody Place. The Belz features over 1,000 objects, including works of jade, tapestries, furniture, carvings, and other historical and artistic objects. The museum also houses one of the finest collections of pieces from the Qing dynasty.

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By T B

This museum houses an incredible amount of carved jade and should be called the "Jade Museum". Affordable, only $5.00 for seniors. Also houses art by current artists from Israel and an outstanding..... more

This museum houses an incredible amount of carved jade and should be called the "Jade Museum". Affordable, only $5.00 for seniors. Also houses art by current artists from Israel and an outstanding..... more »
By TracyMemphis

I can't begin to describe this museum. Rooms and rooms of ancient pieces carved from ivory and jade (some composed of single stones weighing 2 tons or more), Cloisonne, porcelain, and tapestry. One...

I can't begin to describe this museum. Rooms and rooms of ancient pieces carved from ivory and jade (some composed of single stones weighing 2 tons or more), Cloisonne, porcelain, and tapestry. One... more »

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By Richie Pawlowski

Very cool little museum hidden downstairs along Main street in Memphis. Wouldn't have known they were there without Google. Very cheap and worth the $6 admission. Ended up taking everything in slowly and we were there for 2 hrs. I'd suggest budgeting 1 1/2-2 hrs. The Asian collection was remarkable. Couldn't believe how many artifacts they had collected and in such pristine condition. I only wish the Judiac side has as much as well. Left me wanting more. The Holocaust collection was touching and heartfelt. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Memphis. Not too far from Beale Street.

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By sammy

Absolutely loved this hidden gem of the Memphis Art Scene!!! Great staff, but even better exhibits. The level of detail in the tusk carvings is insane! A nice Holocaust remembrance exhibit too. The artifacts are dated to the era in which they were likely created. And any available info is provided. Craziest thing to me is that the staff told my group that this only represents 10% or less of the art they hold currently.

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