Graceland for Kids

There’s no shortage of fun Elvis-related things for kids to do in Memphis. A visit to see Graceland, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s home, is one of the most fun and educational Memphis attractions for kids. This site is a great way to get your kids ready for their upcoming visit. 


Watch the Graceland for Kids Video
In this video, step inside Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland Mansion, with 12-year-old Curtis as he talks about all the fun things you can see during your visit to one of the top Memphis attractions for kids. Kids can learn the history of Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion, go behind-the-scenes to see some cool artifacts in the Graceland archives, check out some of the fun things they will see while touring and step inside the Graceland Stable to meet the horses that still live at Graceland.







Graceland Activity Book
Download the Graceland Activity Book, which features great activities for kids including an Elvis word find, coloring book pages, facts about Elvis and more. Download a copy of the activity book to help your kids plan for their visit. Then, while at Graceland, be sure to stop by our Graceland Guest Services desk and show your Graceland tour ticket to receive a FREE Graceland Children's Activity Book for all guests 12 and under. One per ticket, please.











Get Schooled on Rock at Graceland
A trip to Graceland offers kids an opportunity to learn about music, Memphis history, the life of Elvis Presley and more. The Graceland experience is a one of a kind journey through Elvis’ humble beginnings and rise to superstardom with up close and personal looks at the influence that forever changed music. They can explore the life of the king of rock ‘n’ roll through videos, photos, personal mementos, artifacts, movie memorabilia, stage costumes and more. Below are some PDFs that you can download and bring for your kids to use on their visit. 

- Graceland Field Trip Worksheet (PDF) 
- Graceland Field Trip Scavenger Hunt (PDF) 
- Graceland Field Trip Scavenger Hunt Key (PDF)

 

 

Go Backstage with Elvis Presley
Your kids can go backstage with Elvis during his appearance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in 1969 and explore his virtual dressing room. As part of this online interactive experience, kids can read Elvis’ personal telegrams, play a few chords on his guitar, look through the clothing on his clothes rack, flip through the Colonel’s scrapbook, and lots more. This virtual experience features rare Elvis memorabilia, photos, artifacts, video and audio clips and much more. Go backstage now.




If you are a teacher and would like to learn more about bringing your school group to Graceland, visit our school groups page for more information on Graceland and other things for kids to do in Memphis. Also, check out our ongoing photo gallery of students who have visited Graceland!