Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis, Tennessee

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Category: Museums

About

Overview

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located at the original site of Stax Records in the Soulsville USA neighborhood. It celebrates the legacy of the legendary studio that produced hits by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and the Staple Singers.

Highlights

The museum features a replica of the original recording studio, Isaac Hayes' gold-plated Cadillac, and a vast collection of memorabilia, instruments, and costumes. It tells the story of how Stax influenced soul music worldwide.

Things to Do

Music fans can explore the history of soul music, watch vintage performance footage, and see the instruments used to create the 'Memphis Sound'. The dance floor invites visitors to groove to classic Stax tracks.