The State of Tennessee has made a substantial investment in the Memphis Art Museum, contributing $12.5 million to its new facility. The museum, formerly known as the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, is currently under construction at the corner of Union Avenue and Front Street.
Renderings: Herzog & de Meuron & archimania
The State's contribution is part of the museum's $180 million capital campaign, which is now over 89% complete. The project is being designed by Herzog & de Meuron and archimania and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Renderings: Herzog & de Meuron & archimania
"The new Memphis Art Museum is key to making our Downtown into one of the most dynamic and inviting cultural centers in the country," said City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young. "This is a win for Memphis."
Renderings: Herzog & de Meuron & archimania
Located on Union Avenue and Front Street, work on the 122,000-square-foot Memphis Art Museum officially broke ground in July 2023. The new Memphis Art Museum will offer 50% more gallery space and 600% more art-filled spaces than its predecessor. It will also feature a 10,000-square-foot courtyard, a shared pedestrian plaza with the Cossitt Library, and a rooftop with views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Memphis.
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