Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis announced today that visitors will soon have a new tour option available to them when visiting this spring. Launching May 1, the all-new Inside the Graceland Archives Ultimate VIP Tour will give guests a glimpse into the archival work that goes on behind-the-scenes at the home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Whether it be conservation work on one of Elvis’ dazzling jumpsuits or cataloging one of the 90,000 photos, or prepping for an upcoming touring exhibition, visitors will get an inside, up-close look at what it takes to preserve all the king’s things.
The Graceland Archives is home to more than 1.5 million artifacts and is one of the most extensive collections of any single entertainer. The Graceland Archives Department works diligently to preserve Elvis’ history through the collections of artifacts, documents, audio/visual and photographs. With only 10% of the Elvis items from the Graceland Archives currently on display, the entire collection consists of over 90,000 photographs, 5,000 textiles, thousands of documents and a large collection of furniture, musical instruments, awards, automobiles, and other artifacts associated with the personal life and career of Elvis Presley.
“Fans have long had a fascination with the Graceland Archives and the efforts involved in preserving Elvis’ collection,” said Angie Marchese, Graceland’s Vice President of Archives and Exhibit. “We wanted to be able to show the behind- the-scenes work being done, including research, cataloging documents and photographs, and artifact preservation. This tour gives our guests the opportunity to see what the archives team does to preserve the collection, shape our guest experiences, and contribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley.”
Inside the Graceland Archives UVIP guests will also enjoy the benefits that come with our UVIP tour options, including:
- Graceland Mansion Tour with an Expert Guide For Each Small Group of up to 12 Guests
- Self-guided tour of Elvis' Custom Jets
- Full Access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex, including:
PLUS:
o Presley Motors Automobile Museum
o Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum
o Making of ELVIS Movie Exhibit
o Self-guided tours of the Elvis Discovery Exhibits, including the newly enhanced Lisa Marie: Growing Up Presley Exhibit. - Access to view and ask questions about archival work being done by the Graceland Archives Team
- Access to Ultimate Lounge and Exclusive VIP Exhibit
- Options to purchase special merchandise only available to our Ultimate guests
- Exclusive Photo Opportunity
- Personal Graceland Archives Show and Tell Session
- Keepsake pass
A limited number of Inside the Graceland Archives UVIP Tours will be offered daily. Pre-booking for tours May 1 through end of the year is now available. Due to limited availability, visitors are encouraged to book their tours in advance to ensure they don’t miss out.
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