The Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art is a downtown Memphis museum with three permanent galleries and collections spanning Chinese art, Judaica and more. Memphis Travel gives a typical visit duration of 1–2 hours.
- Location: 119 S. Main Street, Concourse Level, Memphis, Tennessee 38103.
- Galleries: Main Gallery with Judaic Section, Tusk Gallery and Imperial Retreat Gallery.
- Typical visit: 1–2 hours.
What the Belz Museum displays
The Belz Museum presents Asian and Judaic art alongside objects from several other traditions and disciplines. Its collection includes Chinese art, Judaica, Russian lacquer boxes, contemporary glass, Italian mosaics, mineral specimens and scholar’s rocks.
The collection grew from Jack and Marilyn Belz’s interest in Asian art, which they began collecting in 1968. The idea for a museum followed in 1995, after part of their collection was lent for an exhibition at Memphis’s Pink Palace Museum. The museum opened in 1998 as Peabody Place Museum.
With 14,000 square feet of exhibition space and nearly 1,000 objects, the museum brings together a broad range of material in one downtown location. The Chinese collection includes works from the Qing Dynasty, which lasted from 1644 to 1911.
Collections and galleries
The museum has three permanent galleries: the Main Gallery with Judaic Section, the Tusk Gallery and the Imperial Retreat Gallery. Together, they provide the framework for viewing its varied collections.
The Judaic Section includes works commissioned by Jack and Marilyn Belz. It has also been updated with previously undisplayed pieces, including an original work by Jack Belz.
For a focused visit, you can ask about the museum’s guided Asian, Judaic Gallery and Holocaust Memorial Gallery tours; it also publishes adult and student group tours and an Emperor’s Lunch and Tour.
Memphis Travel describes the museum as accessible and notes Wi-Fi and guided tours among its amenities. If a tour or group visit matters to your plans, contact the museum to confirm arrangements before setting out.
Hours, admission and visitor information
The last ticket is sold one hour before closing.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Friday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students and free for children under 5. Group rates and discounts are available, with advance reservations required. For group reservations, call 901-523-2787.
Allow 1–2 hours for a typical visit. Check the official site before you go for current hours, admission and tour arrangements. Contact the museum directly if you need parking or accessibility guidance.
How do you get from West Memphis to the Belz Museum?
The Belz Museum is in downtown Memphis, at 119 S. Main Street. From Deluxe Inn, the museum is about 5.0 miles away. You can fit the visit into a broader day in the city with a one-day Memphis itinerary from West Memphis.
For local transport planning, Deluxe Inn is a starting point for your trip.
FAQs
How long should you plan for the Belz Museum?
Memphis Travel gives a typical visit duration of 1–2 hours. Your time may vary depending on how much of the collection and which galleries you choose to see.
What are the Belz Museum’s opening hours?
Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. The last ticket is sold one hour before closing.
How much is admission to the Belz Museum?
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students; children under 5 enter free. Group rates and discounts are available by advance reservation.