The Metal Museum

The National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork. Unlike ordinary museums, it isn’t just a place where art is displayed; it’s a place where art is made. At the Metal Museum you can see works of art, see artists work, learn the craft and craft the art.

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Visit the Museum

Enjoy special exhibitions and selections from the permanent collection, tour the sculpture garden and metal shop and watch artists at work, all while taking in the magnificent view of the Mississippi River.
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Support the Museum

The Metal Museum is supported through the generosity of individual and corporate donors. Members receive discounts in the gift shop and on classes and invitations to museum receptions and other events.
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Shop at the Museum

The gift store carries handcrafted and one of a kind items perfect for any occasion. Complimentary gift boxes for most items. Your loved one will not be disappointed with something from our store.
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Different Tempers: Jewelry & Blacksmithing

Although jewelry and blacksmithing are both grounded in common materials, their practitioners are typically divided into two distinct fields. Curated by Suzanne Ramljak, Different Tempers bridges the distance between the jeweler's bench and the blacksmith's forge, highlighting their distinct properties and commonalities.

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Sign Up Now for Winter Classes

From Basic Blacksmithing to Advanced, from enamel to copper weathervanes, there's something for everyone. Classes fill up fast, so reserve your spot today.

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Tributaries VIII: Jessica Calderwood

On view now, Calderwood's enamels address ideas of consumption and personal obsession with irony, humor, and color.

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