Graceland opens four new exhibits in 2022
Graceland is excited to announce the opening of four new exhibits at
Elvis Presley's Memphis in 2022 in celebration of ELVIS 45. In addition to these new exhibits, Elvis Presley's Memphis is also home to more than 10 other Elvis exhibits and discovery spaces, including Presley Motors, Presley Cycles, Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, ICONS: The Influence of Elvis Presley, and Elvis in the Army.
ROCK ON
NOW OPEN AT ICONS: THE INFLUENCE OF ELVIS PRESLEY EXHIBIT AT ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS
Since 1894, Gibson has been at the forefront of the American music scene by creating iconic instruments that inspired countless musicians to create the soundtrack of our lives. In partnership with Gibson, this Graceland pop-up exhibit at Elvis Presley’s Memphis features replica guitars made famous by iconic artists such as Elvis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Scotty Moore.
ELVIS: DRESSED TO ROCK
OPENING MAY 7, 2022, AT THE ELVIS: THE ENTERTAINER MUSEUM AT ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS
Elvis: Dressed to Rock will be an in-depth exhibit exploring Elvis on-stage style from 1969-1977. Featuring over 100 pieces of stagewear, including jumpsuits, capes, belts, jewelry, original designer sketches, and more, visitors will be enamored by floor-to-ceiling displays of fashion pieces that defined the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s style in a newly reimagined Elvis: The Entertainer Museum experience.
GRACELAND: WELCOME TO MY WORLD
OPENING JUNE 7, 2022, AT THE ARCHIVES EXPERIENCE AT ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS
Most kings have castles. Elvis Presley had a home. Since opening to the public in 1982, Graceland has welcomed over 20 million visitors, including Hollywood stars, best-selling music artists, heads of state, royalty, and of course, Elvis fans. But before it was open to the world’s visitors, it was home to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In celebration of 65 years since Elvis purchased Graceland, and 40 years since it opened for public tours, this exhibit will explore the story of Elvis’ Graceland through photos, personal artifacts, and Graceland Archival footage.
DEAR ELVIS: AN EXHIBIT FOR THE FANS BY THE FANS
OPENING AUGUST 2022 AT THE ARCHIVES EXPERIENCE AT ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS
Elvis fans come from all walks of life, all age groups, and all parts of the world – from those who bought Elvis records the day they were released, to children born a full generation or more after his death. At the height of his career, Elvis received up to 5,000 pieces of fan mail per day. Fans showed their love by showering him with an endless stream of mail and gifts - including a letters, birthday cards, Christmas cards, scrapbooks, teddy bears, paintings, and more. Still today, Graceland continues to receive mail and gifts from adoring fans. This exhibit will showcase why Elvis fans truly are the best fans in the world through love letters, hand-painted Elvis portraits, and personalized gifts – used to express their devotion to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.