The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, formerly located in Overton Park, has moved to a new full city block site at the corner of Front Street in Tennessee. The new location of the museum covers 122,000 square feet.
The Brooks Museum of Art has been a renowned museum for over a century and has recently been renamed. The groundbreaking event of the new museum took place after nine months of construction work. During the work, the old 1967 fire station that was once the city’s Fire Department HQ was demolished.
Mayor Discusses the Civic Value of the Museum
Mayor Jim Strickland notes that the new museum will become the front porch of the city, bringing in more tourism. He adds that the Brooks Museum of Art is an important civic asset, with the groundbreaking being a strong sign of the city’s growth and increasing private investments.
Development Plans for the Brooks Museum of Art
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park remains open for visitors until construction in the new museum is finished. The museum leaders expect the construction to be complete by 2025, with the opening of the new facility planned for early 2026. The renowned architecture firm Archimania is responsible for designing the new building, with Grinder Taber Grinder as the general contractor for the project.
Features of the New Museum
The new Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has almost 50% more gallery space than the previous museum. It also has 600% more art-filled, public spaces. The revamped museum includes a community courtyard that spans 10,000 square feet, which is equivalent to almost two full-sized NBA courts. Additionally, the museum’s rooftop offers a large green space that provides an aerial view of the art park. The pavilion and both the courtyard and the rooftop will be accessible to the public.
The Brooks Museum of Art in Tennessee is a world-renowned art museum that aims to connect art to the Memphis community and beyond. With its new location in downtown Memphis, the facility provides an iconic gathering spot for tourists, local communities, and individuals to come together.
FAQs
Where is the new location of the Brooks Museum of Art?
The new location of the Brooks Museum of Art is at the corner of Front Street in Tennessee.
When will the new Brooks Museum of Art be open to the public?
The museum leaders plan to finish the construction of the new museum by 2025, with the opening of the museum scheduled for early 2026.
What is unique about the new Brooks Museum of Art building?
The new building includes unusual features such as a 10,000-square-foot community courtyard and a rooftop green space that will serve as “an art park in the sky.” Moreover, the museum has almost 50 percent more gallery space and over 600 percent more art-filled public space than the previous museum.
