Metal Museum

The Metal Museum, formerly called the National Ornamental Metal Museum, is a museum in . Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
  • Opening hours:
    Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Sunday: noon–5:00 PM
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum in Memphis (USA)
  • Also known as: “National Ornamental Metal Museum” and “The Metal Museum”
  • Address: 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Blues Hall of Fame and Memphis-Arkansas Bridge.

Museum
The is a music museum operated by the Blues Foundation at 421 S. is situated 1¼ miles northeast of Metal Museum.

Bridge
The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, also known as the… is situated 2,100 feet north of Metal Museum.

Bridge
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The , previously known as the Memphis… is situated 2,900 feet northwest of Metal Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beale Street and Memphis.

Neighborhood
is a street… is situated 1½ miles northeast of Metal Museum.

is the second largest city in the state of , after .

Suburb
is the central business district… is situated 2 miles northeast of Metal Museum.

Metal Museum

Latitude
35.12367° or 35° 7′ 25″ north
Longitude
-90.0752° or 90° 4′ 31″ west
Elevation
285 feet (87 metres)
Established
1979
Open location code
867F4WFF+FW
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Metal Museum” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Metal Museum”
  • French: “Metal Museum”
  • German: “Metal Museum”
  • Italian: “Metal Museum”
  • Persian: “موزه ملی فلزات زینتی”
  • Portuguese: “Metal Museum”
  • Russian: “Национальный музей декоративного металла”
  • Spanish: “Metal Museum”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Bridge Junction and Cotton Row Historic District.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: The Marine Residence and American Commercial Barge Line.

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