Metal Museum

Join us THIS SATURDAY for Storytime at the Metal Museum! Bring your kiddos on October 10, 2026 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am for a morning of reading and hands-on activities.

Storytime is recommended for children ages 3–7, but older siblings and children are welcome to attend with a purchased ticket. Each child ticket includes Museum admission for the participating child and up to two accompanying adults.

Sign up here! ⤵️
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Experience 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙚! 𝙋𝙤𝙪𝙧! 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚!: 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 on view now through January 31, 2027!

This exhibition features the work of more than 20 apprentices who have lived, worked, and learned at the Metal Museum since the program’s founding. It explores teamwork in metalworking, the many ways apprentices have contributed to the Museum’s mission, and how the program will evolve over time.

Visit metalmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/strikepourcreate for more information and to plan your visit.

Featured Pieces:
Alexandra Rose (American, born 1992), 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘗𝘪𝘦, You Are What You Eat (Might As Well Enjoy It), 2025. Cast iron, concrete, astroturf, and wood. On loan from the collection of Alexandra Rose, L2026.20.1

Michael Chmielewski, 𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦?, 2010. Steel, brass, and foam noodle. Metal Museum Permanent Collection, Gift from Michael Chmielewski 2016.8.1

James Cooper, 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘴 & 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘴, 2000. Copper, vitreous enamel, and glass. On loan from the collection of James Cooper. L2026.2.1

Elizabeth Belz, 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘦𝘴, 2026. Steel. On loan from the collection of Elizabeth Belz L2026.5.1

🎟️ Tickets are live for our 2026 Art Auction! Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm as a part of Repair Days weekend and the first ever held at our new Overton Park home!

Every year, the Metal Museum receives handcrafted, one-of-a-kind metalwork donated for this Auction, with proceeds funding our year-round programming. Bid in person at our Live Auction on Saturday, November 7, or register a proxy bidder and bid from anywhere!

Seating is limited for this coveted event, so don't wait! Get your tickets online today at the link below

Tickets Here ⤵️
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The Cooler Presents: Creating a Legacy — A Conversation with Felicia Pride The Cooler is bringing Felicia Pride to Memphis for Creating a Legacy, a powerful conversation about story, culture, career, leadership, and building work that lasts. Felicia Pride is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and creative entrepreneur with nearly 25 years of experience across tel

Metal Night tees are BACK by popular demand! 🤘

They were a hit at our Metal Night at Overton Park Shell during grand opening weekend, where metal music met metal art. Thank you to our friends at The Shell for such a great partnership!

Grab your limited edition tee before they’re gone again! Order online at the link below, then pick up your order on the ground floor of the Museum now through Repair Days weekend, Nov. 5–7.

Get yours while they last! ⤵️
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Applications are now open for our 2027-2029 two-year apprenticeship program! 🔥

We’re seeking a Blacksmithing & Fabrication Apprentice and a Foundry Apprentice to join our Metal Studios team. Apprentices assist with commission projects, teach classes, lead demonstrations, and interact with visitors while developing their skills in design, casting, finishing, fabrication, and business.

Learn more and apply on our website at metalmuseum.org/artist-opportunities. Applications close Sunday, January 10, 2027, for Foundry and Sunday, January 17, 2027, for Blacksmithing & Fabrication.

Repair Days is back! ⚒️ And this year, we’re bringing it to our new home at Overton Park.

Join us Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 for a weekend of skilled metalsmiths restoring treasured metal objects, Community Day with an iron pour, exhibitions, family activities, and our annual Art Auction!

Proceeds support the Metal Museum’s year-round programming, including exhibitions, the apprenticeship program, M4 on Tour, after-school programs, and so much more.

Swipe through for this year’s updates, and visit metalmuseum.org/repair-days for the latest information on dates, events, and how to get involved.

Membership at the Metal Museum includes unlimited free admission, discounts on classes and in the Museum Store, invitations to members-only events and artist talks, and access to everything happening at our new Overton Park home.

We offer membership levels at a range of price points, including our Ember Member program for qualifying households. Only lasting until Wednesday, September 30, you can also join our Metal & Music Membership, which combines Metal Museum membership benefits with perks at Overton Park Shell!

Sign up and become a member today! ⤵️
metalmuseum.org/membership

Introducing Forged Connections! ⚒️

A brand-new after-hours conversation series at the Metal Museum exploring how metal connects art, people, places, and everyday life.

Each month, we’ll bring together artists, metalsmiths, scholars, and professionals in the fields of engineering, design, public art, preservation, city planning, and more for accessible conversations about the role metal plays in our communities. From jewelry and sculpture to bridges, buildings, tools, and public spaces, this series explores metal’s role in the world around us.

Forged Connections kicks off Thursday, October 22, 2026. Stay tuned for speakers and themes to come!

Calling all artists! Applications for Windgate Metal Studios internships are open!

Work alongside practicing artists in our smithy, foundry, and repair/restoration lab while gaining hands-on experience in metalsmithing. Interns produce commissioned pieces, host demonstrations for visitors, assist with educational programs, and more!

📅 Winter Internship: Applications close Sunday, November 29 at midnight, CST
📅 Summer Internship: Applications close Sunday, April 18 at midnight, CST

Ready to build real skills in a working studio? Apply now at metalmuseum.org/internships