Stax Museum of American Soul Music

November Free Family Day, Nov 9, 1-5 pm November 9, 2024 Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we continue our “Saturday Family Day” series! With FREE ADMISSION from 1 to 5 PM, this event offers fun for all ages. REGISTER FREE HERE ON EVENTBRITE This November […]

Join us for a fantastic afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music! On Saturday, October 26th, we’re excited to continue our “Saturday Family Day” series, held every month from 1 to 5 PM. This event is perfect for children and adults of all ages, and the best part?  FREE ADMISSION from 1 to 5 PM! […]

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we continue our second “Saturday Family Day" every month from 1-5 PM. This event offers free admission and is ideal for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy live music from SOUL CNXN, food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and […]

Admission: FREE Open to: All 6th - 12th graders Join Stax Music Academy on Wednesday, March 27th, for a Jazz workshop with GRAMMY Award-winning musician and former CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, Kirk Whalum! Whalum, a legend in his own right, has been more than just a friend to Stax Music Academy – he is also the […]

Admission during that time is free for everyone. Children of all ages are treated to: Family Day gives visitors access to the entire museum, which has a newly renovated introductory theater, lobby, gift shop, and lounge. The regular $15 admission fee is waived for everyone 1-5 pm.

Christmastime around the offices at 926 E. McLemore was always a hectic time, from planning parties and fundraising concerts to making sure that the company chose the "perfect" gifts for its many friends in the music business. Join former Stax Records Director of Publicity Deanie Parker and Stax Museum Director Jeff Kollath for a conversation […]

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music will continue with its free-admission “Family Day” on December 9, 2023 from 1-5 pm as part of the Stax Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Admission during that time is free for everyone. Children of all ages are treated to: Family Day gives visitors access to the entire museum, which has […]

The Invaders youth organization founded in 1967 impacted communities across Memphis by working to improve conditions for the city’s poorest residents. In 1968, the group worked closely with the Sanitation Workers Strike to assist with their call for the right to organize, which ultimately brought Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis. Among its members […]

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music will continue with its free-admission “Family Day” on October 14, 2023 from 1-5 pm as part of the Stax Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration. FEATURING THE SHELL ON WHEELS! Admission during that time is free for everyone. Children of all ages are treated to: On October 14 there will […]

What do Little Richard, James Brown, and Otis Redding Jr. have in common? Not by simply being three sons of the South, their lives also intersect at Macon, Georgia’s famed Douglass Theatre, where the three superstars made their way to the stage. The Douglass Theatre was constructed and owned by an African American, Charles Henry […]

Welcome to the Soulsville Class of 2013 Reunion, where we gather to celebrate a decade of friendship, growth, and unforgettable memories. It's time to reconnect with old classmates, reminisce about our high school days at The Soulsville Charter School, and see how far we've come. From our shared love for music and the arts to […]

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announced that it will continue with its free-admission “Family Day” on May 13, 2023, 1-4 pm as part of the month of May’s Stax Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Admission during that time is free for everyone. Children of all ages are treated to: This Family Day, we are […]