Metal Museum

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Located just south of Downtown Memphis, the Metal Museum offers a picturesque venue nestled among oak trees with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the Harahan Bridge. Plan your wedding vows to coincide with the sun setting over the river, then dance the night away surrounded by sculpture and 100 year-old trees. In addition to the river view, our gazebo, constructed of historic castings, may be used as a focal point for your ceremony.

Seated guest capacity

  • 350

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Outdoor
374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, TN 38106

Our event spaces

Grounds

There are so many gorgeous ways you can set up your wedding on the grounds, but our historic buildings are a beautiful option as your backdrop. Our grounds feature two large ceremony locations, a paved river terrace, a classic gazebo, fountain, and stunning rose garden. The 40’ x 105’ paved terrace along the bluff may be tented and comfortably seats up to 300 guests, and all outdoor areas may be tented or utilized to accommodate up to 800 guests.

Grounds

There are so many gorgeous ways you can set up your wedding on the grounds, but our historic buildings are a beautiful option as your backdrop. Our grounds feature two large ceremony locations, a paved river terrace, a classic gazebo, fountain, and stunning rose garden. The 40’ x 105’ paved terrace along the bluff may be tented and comfortably seats up to 300 guests, and all outdoor areas may be tented or utilized to accommodate up to 800 guests.

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    Abby H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 22, 2026

    AMAZING Experience

    We got married at the Metal Museum (downtown), and we could not recommend it enough. The grounds are absolutely stunning, and our guests were blown away by the views. In addition to how lovely the scenery was, the museum staff was so helpful, responsive, and kind during the planning process and the day of the wedding. I highly recommend getting married here!!!

The grounds rental does not include access to any indoor space. Guests are also not permitted to enter the Museum buildings. A 40’ x 105’ paved terrace along the bluff may be tented and comfortably seats up to 300 guests, and all outdoor areas may be tented or utilized to accommodate up to 800 guests.
Catering services can only be provided by caterers who are on the Metal Museum Exclusive Vendor List. Mahaffey Tents & Events is the only rentals vendor allowed on the grounds. All vendors on the approved list comply with all rules and regulations for the Metal Museum.
Evening rentals include exclusive use of the grounds from 5pm to midnight, and access to the grounds for event setup beginning at 11 am the day of the event. Items may not be dropped off prior to 11am on the day-of. All vendors and guests must vacate the grounds before midnight.
The paved terrace and the largest grassy area (commonly used for wedding ceremonies) can accommodate approximately 250-300 seated guests. The entire grounds can be utilized to accommodate up to 800 guests. Events with more than 250 guests will require additional staffing at $250 per staff member.
You may provide your own alcohol or have your caterer provide it. Either way, it must be served by an individual with a valid server's permit issued by the TN Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
No, there are no noise restrictions for live music or DJs. However, all vendors must vacate the grounds by midnight, including sound and light vendors.
To reserve a date, you must sign the rental agreement, pay half of the rental fee as a deposit, and agree to keep your card information on file. The deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable. The remaining balance of the rental fee is due 90 days before the event, and the clean-up deposit is due 10 days before your event.
Cancellations may be made up to 91 days from the event date. Cancellations made after the Rental Fee has been paid will not be refunded. *Museum membership does not waive fees.
The renter is responsible for leaving the grounds as they found them. The Museum must be left in a clean and orderly manner for normal operation and public use the day after the event.