The Memphis Art Museum is the new downtown home of the institution formerly known as the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, a 123,500-square-foot campus occupying a full city block at 55 S. Front Street, where downtown Memphis meets the Mississippi riverfront, under way since June 2023 and set to finish in December 2026.
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron with Memphis firm archimania as architect of record and OLIN as landscape architect, the mass-timber building wraps a single-story loop of galleries around a 10,000-square-foot street-level community courtyard open to the city, crowned by a 50,000-square-foot rooftop sculpture garden looking out over the river. The move effectively doubles the museum's gallery space for a collection of more than 10,000 works, with free admission for Shelby County residents and an entrance lobby on Front Street a short walk from Tom Lee Park.
Facade largely complete, timber galleries and river courtyard taking shape.
brooksmuseum.orgMuseum and Mayor Paul Young announce the 123,500 sq ft campus opens December 6, 2026, with free admission for Shelby County residents in perpetuity.
brooksmuseum.orgGroundbreaking ceremony; construction begins on the Herzog & de Meuron–designed downtown museum.
herzogdemeuron.comBrooks Museum selects Herzog & de Meuron (with archimania) to design new downtown riverfront museum via international competition; public opening set for Dec 6, 2026.
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Memphis · Sep 2024The new 122,000-square-foot Memphis Art Museum is on pace to open in 2026Frequently asked
Where is Memphis Art Museum located?
Memphis Art Museum is located in Memphis.
When will Memphis Art Museum open?
Memphis Art Museum is opening soon, with completion expected on December 6, 2026.
Who is developing Memphis Art Museum?
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is the developer behind Memphis Art Museum.
Who designed Memphis Art Museum?
Memphis Art Museum was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Who is building Memphis Art Museum?
Memphis Art Museum is being built by Grinder Taber Grinder.