For most, music is about energy and dynamism - emotions are stirred, pulses quicken. And so, what would you expect from a museum focused on soul music? An experience full of joy and energy, right? Well, you won't find that at the Stax Museum of American Soul. What you will find is display after display, wall panel after wall panel... more

If you are a music fan, and in particular, soul music, then a trip to the Stax Museum will not be wasted. You will need to hire a car or take a cab to get there if you are not staying nearby, and the chances are you will not be. I took a car from the Hampton Hotel in Memphis... more

TWO THUMBS WAY UP!! This place is great. I danced and cried my way through a three hour trip to Stax a few days ago. They do a MUCH better job of informing you of ALL things associated with the music/recordings of Stax than Sun Records does with their material. I would go so far as to say that Stax... more

Although this is stuck in an older part of Memphis, the musuem is very nice and they've done a great job laying out the history of the STAX record company and the great artists that recorded there. If you like music - especial R&B, then this is definitely worth the trip. more

i live in memphis and sad to say my first visit to stax was last week. if you're a music lover you've done yourself a injustice by not coming here while in memphis. i checked my camera at the door and headed to the "movie" room. when the movie started i was toe tapping and bobbing my head to the... more

Man oh man what a great place to visit. The tour starts out with a great 20 minute video about the Stax history. Afterward's you go into the museum part. The first thing you encounter is an old church removed from the Delta region and replaced here. It was awesome, so rich in southern history. It tells about the musical... more

If you are a music lover, make sure you get to Soulsville, USA, aka Stax Museum of American Soul Music when you visit Memphis. While I would be more than happy if the Museum only featured the legendary Stax/Volt artists, you also get exhibits on musicians from other labels like Motown and Hi. It's a pretty comprehensive exhibit of key... more

We spent 90 minutes at the Stax Museum and thoroughly enjoyed it. We learnt a great deal regarding the artists, the founders and the historic context of the music. We purchased a CD and could not stop tapping/singing along to the fantastic music. A great afternoon in Memphis!! more

A wonderful experience. I learned so much about the origins and development of R&B music. Informative and fun exhibits - the clothing and objects are such fun. Isaac Hayes' wonderful 1970's Caddy with white shag carpet, TV and gold-plated everything, including seatbelt latches was the ultimate! You'll leave inspired. Don't miss it. more