Metal Museum, Memphis

Name: Metal Museum
Address: 374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, 38106-1514, United States
Telephone: +1 901-774-6380

#20 among attractions in Memphis

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths. ()

Coordinates: 35°7'25"N, 90°4'31"W

Address

374 Metal Museum DrSouth Memphis (French Fort)Memphis 38106-1514 United States

Contact

+1 901-774-6380

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Day trips

Metal Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Civil Rights Museum, Blues Hall of Fame, Tom Lee Park, Church of the River.

1.3 miNE
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
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Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
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1 miNE
Park
Tom Lee Park, Memphis
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~1600 ftNE
Church
Church of the River, Memphis
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1.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
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1.6 miNE
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
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~1900 ftN
Bridge
Harahan Bridge, Memphis
10 min walk • The Harahan Bridge is a cantilevered through truss bridge that carries two rail lines and a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Memphis, Memphis
38 min walk • Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee and is located along the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 55 to the south and I-240 to the east, where it abuts Midtown Memphis.
1.7 miNE
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One Beale, Memphis
43 min walk • One Beale is a proposed four-phase development in Memphis, Tennessee.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Frisco Bridge, Memphis
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Metal Museum open?

Metal Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Metal Museum?

Nearby attractions include Church of the River, Memphis (8 min walk), Harahan Bridge, Memphis (10 min walk), Big River Crossing, Memphis (10 min walk), Frisco Bridge, Memphis (14 min walk).

How to get to Metal Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metal Museum:

Train

Memphis Central Station (27 min walk)

Tram

Central Station • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (28 min walk)
Butler • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (30 min walk)