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National Ornamental Metal Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 117 attractions in Memphis
Traveller Description: This museum contains many fine specimens of delicately wrought metal work.
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Attraction type: Speciality museum, Other
Address: 374 Metal Museum Dr Memphis, TN 38106
Tel: 901-774-6380
Fax: 901-774-6382

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3 of 5 stars
Charlottesville, Virginia
10 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Having lived in Memphis for almost 23 years and passing the National Ornamental Metal Museum sign coming into Memphis via the I-55 bridge, it was only yesterday that I visited this museum. The museum itself is definately worth the $5 entry fee. There isn't alot to the exhibits but my favorite part was going into the blacksmith hut and watching... more

23 Jun 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We really enjoyed the museum. I found the museum to be interesting and I loved the history behind the location of the museum. more

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4 of 5 stars
Bowie, MD
17 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family really enjoyed the permanent collection.... wrought iron doors, crosses, benches, gazebo, ornaments. Pieces date back to 16th century. Outside, there are beautiful gardens and an ornate gazebo that overlooks the river. Another building in back has a working blacksmith shop. We enjoyed our visit with him. Right as we entered, the woman working there was very friendly, welcoming... more

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1 of 5 stars
Poughkeepsie, New York
22 Oct 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Ugh, I read some other reviews about this "scenic location" and "impressive collection". Please believe me, skip it. The identical view is free along the entire Memphis waterfront, the "collection" is a few odds and ends in a tiny house turned museum. The grounds are small, layout bizarre, foundry/blacksmith shop completely uninformative. I do not usually write negative reviews but... more

1 Aug 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

I enjoyed the ornamental metal museum. It is located on the grounds of an old army barracks site, with many old and beautiful buildings and trees. It is also located right on the bend of the Mississippi River with breathtaking views of the bridges and downtown Memphis. It is right across the street from two old hollow Indian mounds which... more

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National Ornamental Metal Museum Address

374 Metal Museum Dr, Memphis, TN 38106
Tel: 901-774-6380 Fax: 901-774-6382