Hit Whet Thursdays at the Metal Museum
Whet Thursday is a free after-hours event held at the Metal Museum on the last Thursday of each month from May through September.
Whet Thursday is a free after-hours event held at the Metal Museum on the last Thursday of each month from May through September.
Overlooking the Mississippi River, the Metal Museum has one of the most underrated outdoor spaces in Memphis. Whet Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., is all about immersing yourself in that space and celebrating the art of metalwork.
The Metal Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world, by the way. That’s something to be proud of.
Each Whet Thursday has a different theme but the constant includes live demonstrations by blacksmiths. During each event, people can sip on cocktails and order food from food trucks.
Whet Thursday Lineup
May 29 - Overton Park on the Bluff
Whet Thursdays are back! Head to the Metal Museum on May 29 for hands-on art activities, live music from Marcella Simion, eats from El Mero Taco, and drinks from The Tipsy Tumbler—plus a chance to connect with Overton Park Partners and learn how to support Memphis’s treasured green space.
June 26 - Ballroom on the Bluff
Whet Thursday returns with a night of ballroom dancing at the Metal Museum! Enjoy beginner-friendly lessons from Cat’s Ballroom, hands-on metal art activities, food from Say Cheese, drinks from The Tipsy Tumbler, and plenty of creative energy along the river.
July 31 - Karaoke on the Bluff
Get ready to sing your heart out at July’s Whet Thursday: Karaoke on the Bluff! Join the Metal Museum for hands-on crafts, scenic views, drinks from The Tipsy Tumbler, and an epic night of karaoke hosted by DJ Tevin with prizes for standout performances.
August 28 - Beats on the Bluff
Don’t miss the Whet Thursday DJ Battle on the Bluff—an epic dance party in the Metal Museum’s sculpture garden featuring three DJs, hands-on art activities, drinks from The Tipsy Tumbler, and unbeatable river views. Presented in partnership with WYXR 91.7FM.
September 25 - 901 on the Bluff
Celebrate the spirit of Memphis at Whet Thursday: 901 Night at the Metal Museum! Enjoy live music from Corey Lou & Da Village, hands-on art activities, Memphis BBQ from Hog Wild, and drinks from The Tipsy Tumbler, all in honor of the 901.
During Whet Thursdays, there’s also an option to explore the galleries and exhibitions at the museum for free.
Current exhibitions include Light As Air, Engorging Eden, and the 2024 Accessions to the Permanent Collection.
GO THERE:
Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Dr.
Memphis, TN 38106
Regular Hours:
Tues. - Sun. | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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