South Main Street and Metal Museum, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

The South Main Street retains the old Memphis feel.  The Metal Museum is devoted to preserving, promoting, and advancing the art and craft of fine metal work.

South Main Street: 421 S Main St, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Metal Museum: 374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

This one-square-mile neighborhood – starting just one block south of historic Beale Street – holds some of Memphis’ greatest legends, architecture, art, innovation, and characters.

The view of the northern side

The view of the southern side

Walking toward the southern side

Turned around and went back to the northern side

Turned around and walked toward the southern side again

Drove to Metal Museum, which is not far from the South Main Street

It is a small museum

“The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to preserving, promoting, and advancing of the art and craft of fine metalwork. This is achieved through exhibitions, collections, studio practice, and community education and engagement. As the only institution of its kind, the Metal Museum leads the way in recognizing and promoting the careers of metalsmiths across the world.”

Going upstairs

The backyard of the museum

Metal shops

Spanning view of Mississippi river