Attention: Because of the I-40 Bridge closure, the exit ramps to Metal Museum Drive from I-55 are closed. For directions, please visit this page.
DIRECTIONS
The I-40/Hernando de Soto Bridge between Memphis, TN and West Memphis, AR is closed until further notice. Refer to this page for detailed directions on how to get to the Metal Museum via alternative travel routes.
Please note that if approaching the Metal Museum from Central/East Memphis, there may be significant delays along Crump Blvd as far back as Highway 69 and Lamar Ave. Peabody Ave/Vance Ave, and W McLemore Ave are recommended as alternative routes.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
FROM DOWNTOWN/CENTRAL MEMPHIS
Get onto Peabody Ave/Vance Ave heading West. Turn left onto S Front St. S Front St turns slightly right and becomes E Georgia Ave. Take the first left onto Florida St. After 0.9 miles, turn right onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
FROM CENTRAL/EAST MEMPHIS
From your starting location, find your way to Southern Ave/E McLemore Ave/W McLemore Ave.* From W McLemore, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
*Significant cross streets are S. 3rd St., Mississippi Blvd, S. Bellevue, and E. Parkway S.
FROM EAST MEMPHIS/SUBURBS
Take I-240 West to I-55 North.**
From Exit 9 - W Mallory
Head East on W Mallory. In 0.7 miles, turn left onto Florida St. Continue on Florida St for 2 miles. Turn left onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
From Exit 10 - S Parkway W
Go east on South Parkway W. In 0.3 miles, turn left onto Louisiana St. In 0.6 miles, turn left onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
From Exit 11 - McLemore Ave/President's Island
After taking Exit 11, turn left onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
FROM I-55 SOUTH
Once you have crossed the bridge into Tennessee, I-55 becomes Crump Blvd. Turn right onto Kentucky St. In 2 miles, turn right onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
FROM HIGHWAY 78
Go West on Highway 78. 78 is also known as Lamar Ave. Lamar will become Crump Blvd. Before Crump Blvd becomes I-55, turn left onto Kentucky St. In 2 miles, turn right onto W McLemore Ave. From W McLemore Ave, follow the road to the right onto Riverside Blvd. Cross the railroad tracks and at the top of the hill, turn left onto Metal Museum Drive. The Metal Museum will be on your left.
**Please note that depending on time of day, traffic could be delayed as far back as Exit 9 – W Mallory St.