Located at the original site of legendary recording company Stax Records, Stax Museum of American Soul Music explores the story of one of America's most influential music genres. It's packed with more than 2,000 videos, films, photographs, original instruments, and costumes, as well as plenty of interactive activities. Through these exhibits, you can learn about not only Stax Records' artists, such as Otis Redding, Booker T & the MGs, and Albert King, but soul stars from other labels. A historical highlight is the authentic Mississippi Delta church, which is more than a century old and demonstrates the importance of soul music's gospel roots. While you're here, you can show off your moves on the museum's dance floor. Arrange to visit Stax Museum of American Soul Music and other attractions in Memphis using our Memphis trip itinerary planning tool.
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A must visit in Memphis! A little out of the city centra so get an Uber. Great videos, so much to read and learn. We visited Nashville first so this has helped with our evolution of the music scene..... more
A must visit in Memphis! A little out of the city centra so get an Uber. Great videos, so much to read and learn. We visited Nashville first so this has helped with our evolution of the music scene..... more »
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My visit was outstanding. The displays bring back strong memories of such terrific music and I loved getting a deeper understanding of the artists, their trajectory, and the years spent working at...
My visit was outstanding. The displays bring back strong memories of such terrific music and I loved getting a deeper understanding of the artists, their trajectory, and the years spent working at... more »
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great place to visit wonderful staff very interesting to see how music started it is a place that is not too be missed when in Memphis
great place to visit wonderful staff very interesting to see how music started it is a place that is not too be missed when in Memphis more »
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Wonderful. Cannot recommend enough if you are into American history, music in general, fashion and/or popular and advertising art. Incredibly worth it, and we left with swag that was high quality and had good prices. The staff was also excellent, kind, informative and easy to work with. Good masks!
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A very emotional tour. The history in this place flows through every turn. As you sit behind the mixing board looking into the studio, you can begin to hear the music and see the greats recording hits through imagination. Perfect tribute to all of the musicians and the Stax studio itself. Must see!!
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Loved it! Don't skip the intro movie - it's fascinating and gives you insight to the exhibits. The museum is arranged to follow the development of the music. I couldn't stop moving while reading the displays, because of all the music that envelops you. Only negative was when a group of school kids came in. They ran around and would bump into you. Also, even though the signage indicated masks were required, none of the kids and some adults weren't wearing them.
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It’s a museum that tries to give the feeling of the old Stax studios were soul music started. It shows how especially African American music started from gospel and through the years evolved into soul rock and disco. Very interesting displays. They did a good job creating the museum from the old studio.
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Have a relaxing day of old-time music. Memories come back strong while you are there. Have your eyeglasses...plenty of reading! It was a beautiful day to learn some history in a fun dancing way.🤗
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