Brooks Museum of Art

Following her captivating 2023 exhibition Master Narrative—which reimagined European Old Master paintings through an Afro-Cuban lens—beloved artist Harmonia Rosales returns to the museum on her book tour. Be one of the first to purchase “Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic” and learn about the history of African mythology and how Rosales has brought these stories […]

Before the museum’s permanent collection goes to sleep in preparation for its return in our future home, we invite you to experience it one last time—through music. Lullabies for the Collection is a one-night-only walking tour featuring live, in-gallery performances by Roberta dos Santos and Alexandre Negrão of Iris Collective. As you journey through the […]

Step into the sacred story of Jesus Christ as told through the visual language of centuries past. In this special docent-led tour, Kaitlyn Curry—an art student and passionate museum guide—will lead guests through the Brooks Museum’s medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque galleries, unpacking how artists from different eras depicted pivotal moments in the life of Christ. […]

Take a guided walk through art history with docent Maria Kulma, focusing on how materials—from wood panels and tempera to canvas and mixed media—have shaped artistic practice across centuries. This tour offers a deeper look at how evolving tools and techniques influence the stories artists choose to tell, and how mediums themselves carry meaning. Perfect […]

Led by docent Mia Pratt, this dreamlike tour ventures into artworks that hover between the real and the surreal, the sacred and the symbolic. Explore how artists use myth, memory, and imagination to blur boundaries and tap into the unconscious. With works that conjure dreams, visions, and altered states of being, you'll leave seeing familiar […]

What do you really see when you look at a painting? Join docent Carol Adamec for a guided experience designed to sharpen your visual awareness and interpretive skills. Featuring everything from quiet 19th-century landscapes to vibrant modern compositions, this tour encourages curiosity, close observation, and a more personal connection to the art on view. Ideal […]

It’s a “snow day” at this week’s Super Saturday! This week we’ll learn about radial symmetry and make our own paper snowflakes to create a winter wonderland! Once you’re in the holiday spirit enjoy the museum’s annual Starry Bazaar and find the perfect gifts for all your favorite people. Super Saturday takes place every week […]

Celebrate the season and support Memphis creatives at the Holiday Arts Market, happening Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Featuring more than 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses—many without brick-and-mortar storefronts—this festive market offers the perfect opportunity to shop small on Small Business Saturday. […]

Grab your needles and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting paired with specialty cocktails, live music, and a world-class art collection! Textile artists of all varieties are invited to bring their projects to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for a Happy Hour full of casting on, counting stitches, and creating community. Whether […]

Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop where you'll create your own beautiful evergreen wreath from scratch! In this workshop, you'll learn the techniques of crafting a wreath using fresh, fragrant evergreen branches. Choose from a curated selection of ribbons, baubles, and decorative elements to personalize your creation and add a unique touch to your […]