On View

Christian Siriano: People Are People

Christian Siriano: People Are People honors famed American designer Christian Siriano’s electrifying contributions to fashion. Drawn from his extensive archive, the exhibition features bold creations from Siriano’s fifteen year career that celebrate self-expression for everyone.

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Christian Siriano prepping his 2019 Met Gala look for Janelle Monáe, Christian Siriano: People Are People, 2021, SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia

Upcoming

Summer Art Garden: Creatures of Paradise

Bask in the summer air on the museum’s plaza surrounded by vibrant and whimsical creatures at our second annual Summer Art Garden! This year’s featured artist is the Memphis-based duo Banana Plastik with their installation Creatures of Paradise, where monstrous bugs and tiny Thumbelinas relax in a fantasy landscape.

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On View

Thomas Jackson: Chaotic Equilibrium

Pennsylvania-based artist Thomas Jackson (b. 1971; Philadelphia) harnesses the wind and lightweight fabrics to create ethereal works of art that blur the boundaries between landscape photography, sculpture, and kinetic art.

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Thomas Jackson: Chaotic Equilibrium. Photo Credit, Lucy Garrett

Plan your visit

Open in Overton Park

The Brooks is Memphis' art museum. Until we move Downtown, we're OPEN in Overton Park. Come explore your museum and its 29 galleries, two art classrooms, print study room, research library, and professional auditorium.

About the Brooks

Hours

Christmas Eve

Closed

Christmas Day

Closed

New Year's Day

Closed

Monday + Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10a – 8p

Thursday

10a – 4p

Friday

10a – 4p

Saturday

10a – 5p

Sunday

11a - 5p

Every Saturday, Memphis' art museum is FREE from 10a - 12p!

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Gallery Talk: Samilia Colar

April 24, 2024
6 - 7p

Join us for a dynamic gallery talk in the exhibition 'Christian Siriano: People Are People', led by local designer Samilia Colar.

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Chalkfest 2024

April 27, 2024
10a - 1p

We need you, your friends, and your family to join local artists and transform your museum's plaza into the most colorful work of art on April 27, 10a - 1p.

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First Wednesdays - Happy Hour and Live Jazz with Stephen Lee and friends

May 1, 2024
5:30 - 7:30p

Join us for a relaxing, smooth Jazz Happy Hour experience on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30p!

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Jane Marguerite Tippett - Talk, Book Signing & Reception

May 1, 2024
6 - 8p

Join us for a book signing, reception and talk by Jane Marguerite Tippett looking at her fascinating catalog ‘Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII’, in conjunction with the Decorative Arts Trust on May 1st.

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Art & Fashion: Runway at the Museum!

May 3, 2024
6 - 8p

Calling all art and fashion lovers! Join us for the inaugural Art & Fashion: Runway at the Museum! and witness a stunning showcase of Memphis’ rising design talent. With more than 30 fashion designers and wearable art creators, you can be sure this will be an evening to remember.

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Super Saturday - 'China Blues: The World in Blue and White'

May 4, 2024
10a - 12p

Join us for Super Saturday - 'China Blues: The World in Blue and White' as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month!

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Education at the Brooks Museum

At the Brooks, we believe art is a unifying force. We see how art inspires creativity, dialogue, and communal spirit. That is why we strive to make art accessible to the whole community, in and outside the museum.

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The Brooks Museum in Overton Park

Membership

Become a member and get more out of your Brooks experience.

Unlimited free museum admission
Invitations to exclusive opening receptions
Free admission to select Art Open Late events
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