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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104Founded in 1916, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is the oldest and largest fine arts museum in the state of Tennessee, housing one of the most outstanding collections of fine art dating from antiquity to the present. The Museum also hosts world-class traveling exhibitions and several long-term, continuing loans. Located in the heart of Memphis, the Brooks Museum is a dynamic cultural complex consisting of: 29 galleries, art classrooms, a print study room with over 4,500 works of art on paper, a research library with over 5,000 volumes, and an auditorium. Housed in part in the original Beaux-arts style building, a registered U.S. National Landmark, the Brooks’ facilities also include the Brooks Museum Store, the acclaimed Brushmark Restaurant, the Holly Court garden, and a grand terrace that overlooks the greens and trees of Memphis’ Overton Park.
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Hours of Operation
Sunday 11:30am - 5pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Admission Prices: Members FREE
Adults $7*
Seniors (65+) 6*
Students (w/ ID) 3*
Children (6 and under) FREE
*Special Exhibition Rates May Apply

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BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL 2009

Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30Bicycle Film FestNow in its 9th year, this New York-based film festival is expanding to Memphis. This unique community event will feature films, music, food, drinks,...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Janet's Planet

Thursday, May 21  |  6 - 9 pmJanets PlanetJoin us for a leisurely evening in the Brushmark. Lounge on the terrace, sample tapas and seasonal entrees by Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams, sip on wine o...
Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Opera: Das Rheingold

Saturday, May 16  |   2 pmOpera: Das Rheingold$18 for members; $20 for non-membersIn partnership with Emerging Pictures, the Brooks presents the first of the four operas that comprise Der Ring cycle b...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 13:39:00 GMT

Films: Short Films from Chile

http://www.brooksmuseum.orgMemphis in May and Indie memphis present an evening of award-winning shorts from the Santiago International Film Festival.  These modern films capture the creative spirit of...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 13:33:00 GMT

The Brooks Official Blog...Come on Over and Have a Look

The Brooks' official blog:beyondtheframe.wordpress.comAll the horsemen of the Artpocalypse are doing it...lets have some fun. Talk to us!
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 11:38:00 GMT

Inside Perspectives


Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:27:00 GMT

Brooks showcases the Best of Indie Memphis

So, this month we're collaborating with Indie Memphis to bring local films to the museum on Thursday evenings.  Last week we had "The Best of Indie Memphis Shorts: Part I".  This was (supris...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:32:00 GMT

GOT SOUL? The Brooks does! Come party with us...

The Brooks is going to host the hottest party of the year Saturday, August 18th starting at 7pm and going 'til late.  It's the Got Soul? Gossett Avant-Garde Casino Party!  It's an event that...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:20:00 GMT