Metal Museum, Metalwork museum in Memphis, Tennessee, US
The Metal Museum displays a collection of architectural ironwork, jewelry, sculpture, and metal art pieces along the Mississippi River banks.
The museum buildings were originally part of the Memphis U.S. Marine Hospital, which opened in 1884 and treated Civil War patients.
Master metalsmith Preston Jackson leads educational programs and exhibitions that showcase techniques from international and national metal artists.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00, with guided tours available throughout visiting hours.
Annual Repair Days allow visitors to bring their metal objects for professional restoration by skilled artisans in the museum's working foundry.
Location: Tennessee
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00
Phone: +19017746380
Website: http://metalmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 35.12330,-90.07530
Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:00
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