Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis

Name: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Address: 1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis, 38104-2765, United States
Telephone: +1 901-544-6200

#30 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee. The museum is a privately funded nonprofit institution located in Overton Park in Midtown Memphis. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1916 (108 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'40"N, 89°59'40"W

Address

1934 Poplar AveMidtown (Evergreen Historic District)Memphis 38104-2765 United States

Contact

+1 901-544-6200

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Day trips

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Overton Park.

0.4 miN
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
12 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
~410 ftN
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Levitt Shell, Memphis
2 min walk • The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 by the City of Memphis and the Works Progress Administration for $11,935, as part of the New Deal.
1 miSW
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
26 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
~1780 ftNE
Park, Neighbourhood
Overton Park, Memphis
9 min walk • Overton Park is a large, 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park grounds contain the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, the Memphis College of Art, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
19 min walk • Playhouse on the Square is a regional theatre company located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is owned by Circuit Playhouse, Inc. which operates two other Memphis theaters.
~1760 ftNE
Park
Overton Park, Memphis
9 min walk • The Old Forest Arboretum of Overton Park is a forest tract and natural arboretum located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. It is open to the public daily without charge. The forest was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as part of the Overton Park Historic District.
1.3 miSW
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
33 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
20 min walk • Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church.
1.2 miS
Park, Playground
Peabody Park, Memphis
32 min walk • Peabody Park is a park run by the city of Memphis that offers a playground, aqua play, and the Raymond Skinner Center. The address of the Raymond Skinner Center is listed as 712 Tanglewood, but the park sits just behind the facility and is bordered by the streets Cooper and Higbee.
0.4 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Paisley Hall, Memphis
10 min walk • Paisley Hall is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It was built from 1908 to 1910 for Colonel Robert Galloway. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 12, 1980.
1.2 miNW
Skyscraper
Crosstown Concourse, Memphis
32 min walk • Crosstown Concourse is a mixed use development in the heart of the Crosstown neighborhood, so named for the intersecting trolley tracks at Cleveland and Poplar that connected Memphis commuters to the neighborhood in 1927.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Memphis Brooks Museum of Art open?

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Memphis Brooks Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Levitt Shell, Memphis (2 min walk), Midtown, Memphis (7 min walk), Overton Park, Memphis (9 min walk), Overton Park, Memphis (9 min walk).

How to get to Memphis Brooks Museum of Art by public transport?

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