Metal Museum

06/24/2026

The countdown to September 5 is ON!

06/23/2026

Spend your Thursday evening on the bluff!

📅 June 25 | 5–8 PM
📍 374 Metal Museum Drive

Whet Thursday returns THIS Thursday with free Museum admission, live music, hands-on activities, local food, and craft cocktails—all with one of the best views in Memphis.

This month's Beats on the Bluff features WYXR DJs Rhinestone and South Memphis Jeff, joined by Peabody Rooftop DJ A.D.

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening of art, music, and community by the river.

RSVP below! ⬇️
Whet Thursdays - Beats on the Bluff

06/19/2026

Your license plate can make an impact!

Tennessee arts specialty plates help support museums and arts organizations across the state, including the Metal Museum, while providing funding for arts programs throughout Tennessee.

Learn more and find the plate that's right for you at metalmuseum.org/back-the-arts

06/17/2026

Still thinking about how the F.I.R.E. Community Day brought the heat! 🔥

Thanks to everyone who spent the day with us exploring hands-on activities and connecting with the metal arts community. The iron pour was one for the books! We loved seeing so many people join us throughout the day.

Take a look at some highlights from last month's event—and if you missed this one, start planning now for our Fall Community Day. Find more info at metalmuseum.org/community-days.

06/15/2026

Become a member today and save!

Starting this September at the Metal Museum in Overton Park, all members will receive enhanced benefits, including:

- An exclusive preview of the new space on opening day
- New virtual and in-person member events
- a Restaurant discount for Fire Starter members, and more!

Join before July 1st at our current membership pricing to instantly gain access to core benefits and to NEW benefits this fall! Unlock three additional months of membership using the code OVERTON at checkout at the link below ⬇️
https://metalmuseum.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/membership

06/12/2026

🎉Fall 2026 Classes & Programs are officially live!

We can't wait to welcome both new and familiar faces to our new home in Overton Park for a season full of creativity, learning, and hands-on experiences. Whether you're looking to explore a new skill, deepen your craft, or find a fun activity for the whole family, there's something for every age and interest.

To make our classes even more accessible, scholarship applications are now available online for eligible participants!

Browse the full lineup through the links below and register today, spots fill quickly!✨

Classes: https://www.metalmuseum.org/classes

Programs: https://www.metalmuseum.org/programs

Scholarships: https://www.metalmuseum.org/class-scholarships

06/12/2026

We are open on weekends, Fridays-Sundays from 11AM-5PM. See you soon❤️‍🔥

Looking for weekend plans around Memphis? You have options.

Start with Brother Junipers for handcrafted brunch and that community feel that people love. Visit the Memphis Zoo, still one of the greatest zoos in the U.S., or head to the Metal Museum for truly one-of-a-kind art and craftsmanship.

You can also catch a free concert at Overton Park Shell, with Steph Strings on Friday, June 12 and Mustang McGee on Saturday, June 13. Take a walk down Beale Street - Memphis and visit the Withers Collection Museum & Gallery while you’re there.

Memphis does not run short on weekend personality any day of the week.

06/12/2026

We hope to see you (and some friends) on Friday, September 4 for our Metal Night with Overton Park Shell ❤️‍🔥add it to your calendar and save the date!

When the days get shorter, we don’t quiet down 😎🍂

From Friday, September 4th through Sunday, October 11th, you’re invited to experience a fall full of shellebrations at your favorite backyard music venue.

YOUR FALL 2026 ORION FINANCIAL FREE CONCERT SERIES LINEUP IS LIVE 🔊

Who are you excited to see??

🎶: https://overtonparkshell.org/freeconcertseries

Did we mention we’re getting older?

Our anniversary weekend—September 10th-13th—is stacked with festivites, from cake-cuttings to studio collabs—and we can’t blow out 90 candles alone 🧓🎂

Put on your party pants, and join us as we dance into the next decade 🪩🎉

Learn more about how you can empower the programming.

🎙️: https://overtonparkshell.org/sponsorship-opportunities

06/12/2026

So happy to be a hosting Museum for the Art For All Summer Culture passes again this year. See you soon! ☀️

🎨✨ Explore the art of metalworking this summer at the Metal Museum.
Tuesday – Sunday
11 AM – 5 PM
Metal Museum

06/10/2026

Calling all Memphis high school creatives!

Applications are now open for the Metal Makers Teen Council, a free program for students interested in art, design, storytelling, and hands-on creative experiences. Participants will collaborate with Museum staff, develop creative and leadership skills, and help shape projects and experiences for their peers.

Applications are due August 16, 2026.

Learn more and apply at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMciNRStEf-UhehpKtkQ_A_hIv0A-YkjqtNiN-2d4JE4SwBA/viewform