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Museums In Memphis You Can Rent For Your Wedding

Updated February 9, 2022 by Mid-South Bride

Memphis has several excellent museums that celebrate the historic past and unique flavor of the city. Museums in Memphis can make excellent wedding venues representing the best the city can offer.

Museums in Memphis for weddings: Brook Museum of Art
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These museums are open to the public during the day during the week. They also make excellent Memphis wedding venues when you want something unique for your celebration.

Museums in Memphis TN

From museums dedicated to music to Memphis culture to world famous art, you’ll find several interesting museum wedding locations here in Memphis.

Below we’ve listed some of the more popular Memphis museum wedding locations.

Pink Palace Museum

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The Pink Palace offers a variety of exciting options all under one roof.

The Memphis Pink Palace is one of the grandest sites in Memphis. This venue offers a stunning backdrop for any wedding.

A portion of the public space is available for rental for a unique experience. The full time Special Events Coordinator employed by the museum can help you plan your wedding at the museum.

The museum offers the ability to have wedding ceremonies and receptions during after hours.

  • Location: East Memphis
  • Address: 3050 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
  • Rate: Wedding Reception: $4000, Wedding Ceremony & Reception: $4500, Pink Palace all inclusive: $10,000
  • Size: Varies
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes

Visit www.memphismuseums.org to learn more about Pink Palace Museum weddings in Memphis.

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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

memphis brooks museum of art wedding
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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art offers the perfect setting for weddings in Memphis. With unique spaces and world-class art exhibitions, the Brooks Museum of Art stuns guests.

The Brooks Museum has several spaces available for rent and can accommodate groups from 50 to 1,000.

Located within Overton Park, the museum offers a unique art atmosphere with in house catering. They also have a coordinator that can help with your planning needs.

  • Location: Midtown
  • Address: 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Rate: Varies. Contact for pricing.
  • Size: Max 1,000.
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes.

Visit www.brooksmuseum.org to learn more about Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens offers lush gardens, outdoor nooks, classical architecture, amazing art, and a beautiful setting for a wedding.

The museum has several locations on the grounds perfect for a wedding ceremony. There are options whether you are planning an intimate or extravagant affair. The Hughes Pavilion nestled in the gardens hosts wedding receptions of all moods and styles.

The floor to ceiling windows in the pavilion give you a panoramic view of the gardens. This access to the outdoors allows your wedding to flow into the outdoors seamlessly.

  • Location: East Memphis
  • Address: 4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
  • Rate: $4,500.00 for a reception only (eight hours of time); $5,000.00 for a garden ceremony and reception (ten hours of time)
  • Size: Varies
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes. Venue layout can be conformed to needs though inside ceremony space is not guaranteed during inclement weather

Visit www.dixon.org to learn more about Dixon Gallery & Gardens weddings in Memphis.

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National Ornamental Metal Museum

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Photo: National Ornamental Metal Museum

The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s location on the Mississippi River makes it a beautiful choice for an outdoor wedding ceremony in Memphis.

The museum’s collection and exhibition of metalwork adds to the unique setting. Guests can view metalwork and sculpture located throughout the grounds.

You can plan your wedding to coincide with sunset over the river. This setting creates the outdoor reception of your dreams at this Downtown Memphis museum.

  • Location: Downtown
  • Address: 374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, TN 38106
  • Rate: Varies, $600 and up. Contact for pricing
  • Size: Varies. Contact for details
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes. Gazebo overlooking river for ceremony

Visit www.metalmuseum.org to learn more about Metal Museum weddings in Memphis.

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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Photo: Stax Museum of American Soul Music 

Located at the original site of Stax Records, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music pays tribute to all the artists who recorded there and is the only soul music museum in the world.

The museum adds a soulful, unique flavor to any wedding held at the facility.

There are many unique opportunities. You can treat your wedding guests to dinner next to Isaac Hayes’ spinning, restored 1972 “Superfly” Cadillac El Dorado. Then dance the night away in a museum where music is celebrated.

  • Location: South Memphis
  • Address: 926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
  • Rate: Varies. Contact for pricing
  • Size: Varies. Up to 100 guests seated in legendary Studio A, events for up to 450 people
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes. Authentic 105-year-old Mississippi Delta Church for intimate weddings or renewing vows

Visit www.staxmuseum.com to learn more about Stax Museum weddings in Memphis.

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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum

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The Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum of Memphis is available for weddings at any time of year. They also rent the space for private parties, receptions, seated dinners and corporate functions.

All events are hosted in the middle of the guitars and music themed galleries. America’s most fun and fascinating music museum is a unique wedding venue option.

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who created this genre. For the love of music, they overcame barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.

  • Location: Downtown
  • Address: 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Rate: Varies. Contact for pricing.
  • Size: Varies. Accommodations for a gallery-seated dinner up to 80 persons, multi-gallery seated dinners up to 170, or receptions up to 400 persons.
  • Ceremony & Reception: Reception.

Visit memphisrocknsoul.org to learn about Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum weddings in Memphis.

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Cotton Museum at Memphis Cotton Exchange

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Photo: Cotton Museum

The Cotton Museum provides a wedding venue reflective of the southern charm and unique history of the city.

The historic landmark in Downtown Memphis has amazing features:

  • ornate 1920s architectural detail
  • 30 foot ceilings
  • beautiful arched windows

Fully restored, the museum is perfect for wedding receptions. They offer most rentals including access to the space, security, and museum staff on site.

The historic charm of this museum wedding venue can’t be beat if you are looking for something with history!

  • Location: Downtown
  • Address: 65 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Rate: Rates vary depending on season and time. Contact for pricing.
  • Size: 130 seated or 170 standing/reception.
  • Ceremony & Reception: Yes.

Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org to learn more about Cotton Museum weddings in Memphis.

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Those Memphis museums are all open and available for weddings! You can contact them to see if your wedding date is still available.

If you are looking for more venue options in the area, check out our list of 80+ Memphis Wedding Venues

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