The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum located in Overton Park, a large public park in the Midtown Memphis area. It is home to Tennessee’s oldest and largest major collection of world art. In addition to its permanent collection, the Brooks Museum regularly hosts special exhibitions that showcase specific artists, art movements, or themes.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. The museum covers the cultural and musical history of Stax Records, which was known for its unique Memphis soul sound and its role in breaking racial barriers during a time of high racial tension.