Presented to you by the Shelby County Nonprofit Committee

Shelby County - Our Next Era

Discover Free Arts & Culture For All in Shelby County

Shelby County boasts a vibrant cultural scene with a commitment to accessibility through free arts programming. From free museum admission and open-air concerts to community-driven events, arts and culture organizations in Shelby County embraces inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can revel in the rich tapestry of our community’s artistic expression.

Arkwings

Frayser

Arkwings

Open and free to the public every day during daylight hours

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Art Museum of the University of Memphis

East Memphis

Art Museum of the University of Memphis

Free admission

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Arts Cafe

South Memphis

Arts Cafe

Free virtual painting classes

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Bartlett Historical Society

Bartlett

Bartlett Historical Society

Free admission to the Bartlett Museum

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Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

Downtown

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art

Free admission to children under 5

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Box Gallery

East Memphis

Box Gallery

Free admission Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4 pm

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Buckman Center for the Performing Arts

East Memphis

Buckman Center for the Performing Arts

Free admission to The Levy Gallery Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4 pm and one hour prior to Buckman Art Center Performances

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C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

Whitehaven

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

Free admission Tuesday - Saturday from 9 am - 4:30 pm

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Carpenter Art Garden

East Memphis

Carpenter Art Garden

Free admission and various free programs and events

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Children's Museum of Memphis

Downtown

Children's Museum of Memphis

Free admission to children under 1

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Clough-Hanson Gallery @ Rhodes College

Midtown

Clough-Hanson Gallery @ Rhodes College

Free admission

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The Consortium MMT

Downtown

The Consortium MMT

Various free programs include Soulright Music Mentorship

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Contemporary Arts Memphis

Downtown

Contemporary Arts Memphis

The CAM Summer Fellowship Program is provided at no-cost to all Summer Fellows regardless of financial background.

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Cooper-Young Garden Club

Cooper-Young

Cooper-Young Garden Club

Various free events and programs including monthly Garden Club Meeting on the third Wednesday of each month

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Cotton Museum @ The Memphis Cotton Exchange

Downtown

Cotton Museum @ The Memphis Cotton Exchange

Various free programs and events

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Crosstown Arts

Midtown

Crosstown Arts

Various free programs

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Crystal Shrine Grotto

East Memphis

Crystal Shrine Grotto

Free admission

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Davies Manor Historic Site

Lakeland

Davies Manor Historic Site

Various free programs

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens

East Memphis

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Free admission and various free programs

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Elmwood Cemetery

South Memphis

Elmwood Cemetery

Free admission

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Germantown Performing Arts Center

Germantown

Germantown Performing Arts Center

Pay-what-you-can tickets to Peanut Butter & Jam Concerts for kids on selected Saturdays

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The Grove at GPAC

Germantown

The Grove at GPAC

Free live music at Happy Hour in the Grove on Fridays from 5 pm - 8 pm

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Hattiloo Theatre

Midtown

Hattiloo Theatre

Pay-what-you-can admission to Self-Identity Theatre Camp

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HUG NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FRIENDS a/k/a HUG PARK FRIENDS

North Memephis

HUG NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FRIENDS a/k/a HUG PARK FRIENDS

Free admission

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I AM A MAN PLAZA

Downtown

I AM A MAN PLAZA

Plaza is open and free to public

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Ida B Wells Statue and Plaza

Downtown

Ida B Wells Statue and Plaza

Open and free to public

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Image Builders Memphis

Whitehaven

Image Builders Memphis

Various free programs

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Indie Memphis

Midtown

Indie Memphis

Free to participate in CREWUP Indie Memphis Youth Mentorship

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Lichterman Nature Center

Germantown

Lichterman Nature Center

Free admission to children under 2

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Magevney House

Downtown

Magevney House

Free admission to children under 2

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Mallory Neely House

North Memephis

Mallory Neely House

Free admission to children under 2

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The Martha and Robert Fogelman Galleries

East Memphis

The Martha and Robert Fogelman Galleries

Free events and programs

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Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Inc.

South Memphis

Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Inc.

Various free programs including Jazz-A-F!RE, MBAA Productions, ArtsReach ASAP and more

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Memphis Botanic Garden

East Memphis

Memphis Botanic Garden

Free admission to children under 2

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Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Midtown

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Free admission on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm plus various free programing

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Memphis Filmworks

Midtown

Memphis Filmworks

Various free programs including MFW History Ambassadors Program and HAP

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Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Downtown

Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Free admission for to Shelby County residents every Tuesday

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Memphis Rock and Soul Museum

Downtown

Memphis Rock and Soul Museum

Free admission for to Shelby County residents every Tuesday

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Memphis Slim Collaboratory

South Memphis

Memphis Slim Collaboratory

Various free programs for members

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra

East Memphis

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Various free programs

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Memphis Youth Symphony Program

East Memphis

Memphis Youth Symphony Program

Payment plans, financial aid, and scholarships available

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Memphis Zoo

Midtown

Memphis Zoo

Free admission every Tuesday

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Metal Museum

South Memphis

Metal Museum

Free admission every Thursday from 11 am - 5 pm and Whet Thursday free event on the last Thursday of every month May - August

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Morton Museum of Collierville History

Collierville

Morton Museum of Collierville History

Free admission

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National Civil Rights Museum

Downtown

National Civil Rights Museum

Free admission to children under 4

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On Location Memphis

East Memphis

On Location Memphis

Free submission to the Memphis Music Banq and free mixers available

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Opera Memphis

Midtown

Opera Memphis

Free, live performances during 30 Days of Opera every September

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Orange Mound Arts Council

Orange Mound

Orange Mound Arts Council

Various free admission evenings and events

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Orange Mound Gallery (OMG)

Orange Mound

Orange Mound Gallery (OMG)

Free admission every Thursday - Saturday from 2 pm - 5 pm and every Sunday from 3 pm - 6 pm

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Orpheum Theatre Group

Downtown

Orpheum Theatre Group

Various free programs and events

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Overton Park Shell

Midtown

Overton Park Shell

Free concert series and various free programs including Backstage Experience Tour

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Playhouse on the Square

Midtown

Playhouse on the Square

Pay-what-you-can tickets available on the first Thursday after a show opens

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Soulsville Foundation / Stax Museum of American Soul Music

South Memphis

Soulsville Foundation / Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Free admission for all Shelby County residents every Tuesday from 1 pm - 4 pm, and free Family Day event every second Saturday of the month

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Tennessee Shakespeare Company

Cordova

Tennessee Shakespeare Company

Various free programs and events

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Theatre Memphis

East Memphis

Theatre Memphis

Various free programs and events include the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival, the Women in the Arts Festival and Tech Academy

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TONE Memphis

Orange Mound

TONE Memphis

Juneteenth Weekend Fair

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Urban Art Commission

Midtown

Urban Art Commission

Various free programs and events including Artist Workshop Series, Artist Happy Hour and more

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WYXR

Midtown

WYXR

Various free programs and events including WYXR Stereo Sessions and Raised By Sound Fest

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