Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Stax Museum
A soul music museum rebuilt on the original site of Stax Records, featuring Isaac Hayes's gold-plated Cadillac.
In the 1960s, Stax Records launched artists such as Otis Redding and Sam & Dave and became the leading representative of the “Memphis Sound.” The museum features a faithful reconstruction of the original small church, a recording studio, costumes and instruments, and a “Soul Train” dance floor where visitors can dance. Admission is about $20, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is located in South Memphis, about a 10-minute taxi ride away.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Elmwood Cemetery
- Mason Temple
- Sun Studio
- Beale Street
- Withers Collection Museum & Gallery
- Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- National Civil Rights Museum
- South Main Arts District