Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum with free admission from 1–4 PM! August’s Free Family Day at the Stax Museum is our Back-to-School celebration, featuring an afternoon of free activities, live entertainment, and community resources for the whole family. Enjoy live music from The Quéludes, themed arts and crafts with the Metal Museum, and special
Continue Reading nextOn view now at the Stax Museum: Blues Power! Celebrating the Legacy of Albert King — a limited-time photo exhibit honoring one of the most influential voices in blues history. About the Exhibit The exhibit showcases rare photographs and memorabilia that highlight Albert King’s extraordinary career and lasting impact on American music. Born in Mississippi
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When the Stax Museum reopens on June 18, 2020, one new exhibit will show off some familiar faces and famous Stax album cover photographs. (Shown here is the photo for David Porter’s LP Gritty, Groovy & Gettin’ It, with model Gloria Hendry who appeared in the first James Bond movie.) As a new decade dawned, a
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PASSING THROUGH – THE FRIENDS OF DON NIX Now through April 30, 2019 For nearly two decades, Memphis’ own Don Nix lived an unparalleled musical life, helping build Stax Records from its earlier Satellite Records days as a member of the Mar-Keys. One of the creators of what came to be known as the Memphis
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Know a Memphis high school student interested in music, history and/or media? During Camp Stax, July 9 – 26, 2018, teens will explore the history of Stax Records while creating podcasts, tours, and participating in other museum programs! Pick up an application for the Stax Museum’s free summer program at the museum at 926 E. McLemore or call 901-261-6338.
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