Metal Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A museum dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the art and craft of fine metalwork.

šŸ“œ Museum dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the art and craft of fine metalwork.
šŸ” Features a unique collection from sculpture to architectural pieces, originally known as the National Ornamental Metal Museum.

Why Go

✨ Observe craftspeople at work in an operational foundry and smithy
🌳 Explore an outdoor sculpture garden with Mississippi river views
šŸ› ļø Participate in workshops on welding, casting, blacksmithing, and enameling
šŸŽØ Discover rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historic metal artwork

Why Avoid

🚧 Construction may make the museum tricky to find
šŸ—“ļø Closed on Mondays and major holidays

Tips

šŸ†“ Free admission for Tennessee residents every Thursday
šŸ“ø Photography encouraged everywhere except the Museum Store
šŸ“ Planning to relocate to a larger space in 2026

Cost

šŸ’° Adults $8, Seniors $6, Military/Students $5, Children (5-17) $4. Children under 5 free. Members free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tuesday – Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed Mondays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

šŸ…æļø Parking

šŸ…æļø Plenty of free street parking.

♿ Accessibility

♿ Building with permanent collection has elevator and ramp. Call or email for other accommodations.

Last updated 28 days ago

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