Andrea U.
10/2/2025
There was plenty of free parking in front. I was impressed to see that there was a Soulville Academy school & educational programs on the property In "Soulville USA" the Memphis neighborhood...
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
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926 E McLemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, is a 17,000 square-foot museum offering interactive exhibits, videos, vintage musical instruments used to create the Stax sound, stage costumes, photographs, records, and approximately 3,000 other items of memorabilia that tell the unique story, from beginning to present, of American soul music, particularly that of Stax Records and the Memphis Sound.Artists highlighted include Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, the Bar-Kays, Booker T. & the MGs, Johnnie Taylor, Little Milton, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and hundreds of others. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have special safety precautions in place, such as mandatory mask-wearing for all employees and guests, social distancing, no large groups, and, for now, cashless transactions only.
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4.5255 reviews
Kirsten J.
5/10/2025
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a gem. It captures the spirit and struggles of soul music so powerfully, and it gives credit to the often-unsung heroes behind the sound. From Otis...
Candie W.
12/15/2024
I danced my way right through Stax Museum, danced my way down the halls not skipping a beat..... I was surprised to find that Memphis was so museum heavy, but I realized Memphis was historic...
Racquel S.
6/22/2025
I loved this museum. Memphis is steeped in history and this museum highlights that. I enjoyed the size of the museum and the pace you can traverse through it. It took me about an hour to get...
Anastasia R.
12/28/2024
PLEASE visit the Stax Museum when you're up the Memphis way. It is a sight to see. It is so worth it. If every trip I do, it's a must to have a cultural experience no matter what. I hope anyone...
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