Huzzah! Great feasting a merriment headest thine way. As the veil thins on All Hallow's Eve, The Queen of the Day and the Queen of the Night will meet under the trees of Overton Park. Choose your Queen and join their court – compete in feats of strength, games of skill, tricks of the mind, […]
Zoo Boo is back, but not like you remember it. Le Bonheur presents an ALL-NEW Zoo Boo, select nights September 18 through November 1, with MORE nights and a completely reimagined Halloween experience. What to Expect MORE décor MORE candy MORE nights NEW 7-foot-tall maze NEW photo opportunities NEW interactive play spaces NEW Toxic Waste […]
Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
Slow down during on a gentle Mindfulness Walk led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This calming forest walk invites you to pause from daily life and reconnect with the natural world around you. No experience necessary—just bring yourself. This program will be held on accessible surfaces. This event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $3 […]
The Metal Museum hosts Community Days twice a year. Admission is free, and visitors of all ages can explore exhibitions, take part in hands-on activities, and watch live artist demonstrations. Sign up for scratch blocks ahead of time today!
Join ARTSmemphis and Overton Park Conservancy for an evening in the unique setting of the Greenhouses at Overton Park. Whether you’re coming for the live music, interactive art pop-ups, specialty cocktails, or fire pits, 100% of every dollar directly supports ARTSmemphis and Overton Park Conservancy. The evening will feature a music lineup from Music Export […]
Forged Connections is the Metal Museum’s after-hours conversation series exploring how metal connects art, people, place, and everyday life. Each month, artists, metalsmiths, scholars, community partners, and professionals from fields such as engineering, design, public art, preservation, and city planning come together for accessible conversations about the role metal plays in our communities. From jewelry […]
Instructor: TALULA BAER Beginner | 15+ | $285 ($200 + $85 Materials Fee)All Levels | No previous experience required In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn fundamental jewelry techniques, including wire shaping, forging, texturing, finishing, and soldering. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice, we will explore how to use line and form to create unique […]
Storytime takes place on the second Saturday of each month beginning this fall. If you or your child require accommodations, please contact classes@metalmuseum.org after registering so our staff can assist you in advance. Admission FAQs
Instructors: JAMES VANDERPOOL & ALEXANDRA WEAVER 15+ | $150 ($100 + $50 Materials Fee)All Levels | No previous experience required Bring your interior design dreams to life with a custom switch plate! Through this workshop, students will design and customize switch plates with letters, graphics, and found objects. Designs will be captured in a casting mold, […]
Instructor: TERRI SAUER & LAUREN ESTES Beginner | 15+ | $285 ($200 + $85 Materials Fee)All Levels | No previous experience required In this introductory-level workshop, students will learn to make silver spinner rings– a single ring consisting of multiple bands, one of which spins freely around the other. Together, we will explore foundational silversmithing […]
Instructors: JAMES VANDERPOOL & ALEXANDRA WEAVER 15+ | $150 ($100 + $50 Materials Fee)All Levels | No previous experience required In this beginner-friendly workshop, students work with Foundry artists to cast their own bottle openers in aluminum! Students will learn about the innerworkings of two-part mold making from working with irregular 3-dimensional objects, and the […]
Instructors: JAMES VANDERPOOL & ALEXANDRA ROSE $25 ($15 + $10 Materials Fee)Family-friendly | 5+ with an adult present In this short-format, youth-friendly class, students learn to make relief sculptures. You will carve a design into a square, one-sided resin–bonded mold. Aluminum is heated to its molten state, then poured into the molds, revealing a solid […]
Instructor: FRANCESCA MANARD 8+ with an adult present | All Levels | $35 ($22 + $13 Materials Fee) Combine drawing, collage, and acrylic sheet to create a bold, layered pendant secured in a copper tab setting. No drawing or jewelry-making experience is needed. Experiment freely with color, materials, and composition to create a piece that […]
Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!