Metal Museum

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

🎉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

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.

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

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

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

Join us this Thursday, June 11 from 5:30-7:30PM for the opening of Metal Petals + Healing Roots at Evergreen Presbyterian - Memphis.

1567 Overton Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38112

Presented in collaboration with Evergreen Presbyterian Church, this annual exhibition is connected to the Guns to Gardens program and features artwork created from surrendered gun parts.

These images are from last year's exhibition. Join us on Thursday to see this year's work.

Go beyond the gallery walls with a hands-on experience.

Our Gold Tours offer guided experiences through the Museum and Sculpture Garden, paired with interactive metalworking activities designed for small groups. Each tour is a chance to learn, explore, and create something of your own.

Tours are available Tuesday–Saturday and must be booked at least 5 days in advance. We're open on the Bluff until August 1!

Book your Gold Tour at metalmuseum.org/groups-and-tours.

A quick update from our Repair & Restoration Lab:

As we prepare for our move to Overton Park, repair services are temporarily on pause. If you have a piece you'd like restored, now is the perfect time to join our waitlist so you'll be among the first we contact when repairs resume in August.

Thank you for being with us through this transition. Visit metalmuseum.org/repairs or give us a call to learn more and get on the list.

We're hiring! ✨

The Metal Museum is looking for a Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Events Manager to help build meaningful partnerships, support fundraising initiatives, and advance our mission through community engagement and special events. If you or someone you know sound like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Apply through the “we’re hiring” link in our bio today.