Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Founded in 1916, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is the oldest and largest art museum in TN.
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09/01/2026

🎉 Happy 901 Day! We didn’t want to wait until December to offer FREE admission to Shelby County, so we’re kicking it off right now.

FREE gallery admission for Shelby County, all September long, right here in Overton Park—our final month before the big move.

A heartfelt thank you to the City of Memphis, and to all of our generous donors, members, sponsors, and corporate partners who help make everything we do possible. Your support brings our museum, our programs, and our mission to life. We’re proud to be Memphis’ art museum.

Come see us. Link in bio to plan your visit.

🎉 Recognize the action.This city shows up in full color. The outfits, the flair, the fearless self-expression on every r...
08/31/2026

🎉 Recognize the action.

This city shows up in full color. The outfits, the flair, the fearless self-expression on every runway, in every gallery, at every opening.

We get to witness it because ArtsMemphis invests in the organizations and programs that make room for it.

Today, we’re recognizing that: the passion behind every outfit, every piece, every person who shows up as exactly who they are.

Come express yourself at the upcoming Come As Thou Art: A Broadway Musical Masquerade Ball & Runway!

Sept. 25th | 7p-10p, Get tickets using the link in the bio

The marquee lights are almost lit. 🎭In just under a month, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art transforms into a Broadway s...
08/31/2026

The marquee lights are almost lit. 🎭

In just under a month, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art transforms into a Broadway spectacular for the third-annual Come As Thou Art — part costume ball, part runway.

Kick off the night with cocktails, then be the first to see five Memphis-based designers reveal their latest works, each competing live for a spot in next year’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week.

Closing the runway: designer and host Ramona Sonin, unveiling an exclusive Broadway-inspired couture collection as the night’s grand finale.

Then the runway gives way to a party to close out the final week at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Come dance the night away with the most stylish crowd in the city!

September 25th | 7pm - 10pm

Get your tickets before the curtain rises 👉 link in bio

About 5 months to go. 🎉From local news to international press, people are taking notice of what we're building here. We'...
08/14/2026

About 5 months to go. 🎉

From local news to international press, people are taking notice of what we're building here.

We've been dreaming about this moment for a long time. We're just as excited as you are. Every gallery, every exhibit, every little detail has been a labor of love for this city and its story.🥳

So tell us — what are you most excited to see when the doors open?

🥳Curious what events are coming up? What works are on view? Looking for a workshop or to do some FREE art-making?We’ve g...
08/14/2026

🥳Curious what events are coming up? What works are on view? Looking for a workshop or to do some FREE art-making?

We’ve got a full calendar waiting for you — link in bio to see what’s coming up.

08/12/2026

🎭 TICKETS ARE LIVE 🎭

The curtain rises on the third-annual Come As Thou Art. This is our final Come As Thou Art inside these historic galleries before the Museum’s move downtown, part of our Last Week in the Museum celebration.

Come dressed to impress for a night of Broadway spectacular meets costume extravaganza.

Kick things off with cocktails and an exclusive couture collection from Creative Director and host Ramona Sonin, then be the first to see the five selected fashion designers reveal their latest work as they compete for a spot in next year’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week hosted at Memphis Art Museum.

Compete for glory across five categories: Best Leading Woman/Man, Best Villain, Best Hero, Best Comic Relief, Best Duo.

The curtain rises soon — will you answer the call?

🎟️ Tickets are live now. Link in bio.

Want fashion all year long? Join the Couture Collective at thebrooks.org/couture.

Come as Thou Art is sponsored by The Couture Collective. The Couture Collective, presented by Hemline Theory
The Host and Creative Director is Ramona Sonin.

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Last Friday, we welcomed a group of PA students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's geriatrics cour...
08/12/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed a group of PA students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's geriatrics course for an afternoon of art observation at the Museum. 🎨

The visit used works of art to help build students' observation skills, develop empathy, and offer a moment of wellness for healthcare professionals in training.

Thank you for spending your Friday with us — we loved having you!

Interested in bringing your class or training program to the Museum? Reach out to our Education team at [email protected]

Some walk through 'Bodies of Water' and feel joy rise to the surface. Others pause and are drawn into a single frame lon...
07/30/2026

Some walk through 'Bodies of Water' and feel joy rise to the surface. Others pause and are drawn into a single frame long enough to lose themselves in it. Both are the right way to experience it. ✨

We're until 8pm tonight so stop by!

David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water is a poetic meditation on identity, migration, and belonging — where hybrid beings navigate dreamlike worlds built for resilience and transformation. However it moves you, however long you linger, this exhibition meets you there.



Major support from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Molly and Jason Wexler, Dr. Linda Tharp, Black Art Collective, and Pride Collective.

The exhibition catalogue is supported by Furthermore:
a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund.

✨Calling all regional designers! It’s time to let your imagination take center stage. 🎭✨Applications are NOW OPEN for th...
07/28/2026

✨Calling all regional designers! It’s time to let your imagination take center stage. 🎭✨

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 3rd Annual Come As Thou Art: A Broadway Musical Masquerade Ball & Runway on September 25!

From high fashion and eveningwear to streetwear, bridal, and wearable art—we’re challenging you to bring the magic, drama, and spectacle of Broadway to life under the stars. Whether a literal interpretation or a subtle influence, let the stage inspire your silhouette, materials, and vision.

Deadline to Apply: August 15th

Come as Thou Art tickets coming soon. 🎟️

Tap the link in bio to read the full requirements and submit your concept statement, sketch, and portfolio!

Come as Thou Art is sponsored by The Couture Collective. The Couture Collective, presented by Hemline Theory
The Host and Creative Director is Ramona Sonin.

FashionDesignerCall WearableArt MemphisDesigners

🎨Start your weekend with inspiration.Admission to the museum is completely FREE every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM, maki...
07/17/2026

🎨Start your weekend with inspiration.

Admission to the museum is completely FREE every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM, making it easy to bring the whole crew out for an morning of discovery.

Come wander the galleries, share your favorite discoveries, and connect over incredible art.

See you Saturday!

Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy is guest curated by Marina Pacini, Chief Curator, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 2002-2019.

Supported by Formanek Foundation

Sponsored by: National Endowment for the Arts, Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Anonymous, The James Lee House, Ellen and Brig Klyce, KC and Jeff Warren, Doug Carpenter + Associates, Kaywin Feldman and Jim Lutz, and the Art Now Collective.

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MCA Host Committee:Anise and Ron Belz, Kim Caldwell, Kristi and James Carmichael, Dabney Coors, Metcalf and Madeleine Crump, Pinkney and Janice Herbert, Martha and Michael Hess, Milton and Maggie Lovell, Simone and Logan Meeks, Suzanne and Jon Scharff, Henry Turley and Wanda Shea, KC and Jeff Warren, Tate and Webb Wilson, Carissa Hussong and David Lusk, Fatima and James Little, Angie and Will Deupree, Brooke and Alan Balducci, Kristen and Jay Keegan, Sherri and Kevin Kimery, Kerry Jackson and Kathy Fish, Barbara and Pitt Hyde, and Lisa Brumleve-Pratt and Harry Pratt

Address

1934 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(901) 544-6200

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