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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Best time to visit
Visit midweek mornings to avoid school groups and tour buses, so listening stations are quieter. Spring and fall are best if you plan to walk nearby museum row in milder weather.
Budget tips
Paid admission with discounts typically available for students, seniors and military; children under 5 are often free, check the museum website for current rates. Buy timed tickets online for a small discount and look for Memphis attraction passes or combined Soulsville offers to save money.
Recommended for
Music lovers, History buffs, Families, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Datos rápidos: Vintage recording consoles, handwritten lyric sheets and stage-worn suits sit beside interactive listening stations that let you isolate horns, vocals and grooves. More than 2,000 artifacts chart the soul era, and a life-size recreated control room gives you the chance to stand where session musicians tracked hits.
Destacados: A full-scale recreated control room lets visitors dial up separate stems, isolating as many as six instrument channels so Booker T.'s organ or Isaac Hayes' baritone can jump forward in the mix. A museum logbook displays original session notes with exact take numbers and musician credits for songs by Otis Redding, a small, scratchy detail that often pulls people close enough to read the handwriting.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the galleries and outdoor plaza require walking.
- Head straight to the Studio A reconstruction and the listening booths for the richest audio experience and best photo opportunities.
- Arrive early or late afternoon on weekends to avoid school tour groups, midweek is quietest.
- Browse the exhibits before visiting the gift shop so you do not carry purchases while exploring.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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