Memphis Art Museum What's Opening in 2026 Early 2026: The Memphis Flyway at Tom Lee Park gives visitors one-of-a-kind, accessible views of the Mississippi River. metal museum Spring 2026: In addition to the recently opened Founders Park, the National Civil Rights Museum is renovating and expanding its Legacy Building. Fall 2026: The Metal Museum is relocating to an expanded and reimagined space inside Overton Park in midtown. Late 2026: The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is moving downtown, just off the Mississippi Riverfront, National Civil Rights Museum and reopening as the Memphis Art Museum. even our traditions are non-traditional. We're not just excited about our new attractions and experiences, though. A number of historic Memphis arts institutions are celebrating anniversaries this year: Hattiloo Theatre – 20 Years National Civil Rights Museum – 35 Years The Bar-B-Q Shop memphis Flyway Ballet Memphis – 40 Years Dixon Gallery & Gardens – 50 Years Opera Memphis – 70 Years Overton Park Shell – 90 Years Experience Memphis' arts tradition this year. See what's new in 2026! memphistravel.com/new 3