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Courtyard

Capacity: 500

Perfect for:  Performances, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Community Celebrations

The Heart of MAM

Hyde Square is the open-air heart of Memphis Art Museum, a 10,000-square-foot courtyard roughly the size of two NBA basketball courts, and free to the public during all museum hours. Named for philanthropists Barbara and Pitt Hyde, it's the museum's central gathering place: somewhere visitors, families, and students can meet, rest, play, and connect, always surrounded by art.

More Art

Art installations will rotate through the courtyard on an ongoing basis, extending the museum's curatorial program into the open air. Surrounding the courtyard on all sides is the continuous single-story gallery loop.

Courtesy of Herzog & de Meuron

Lively Year-Round

The courtyard will serve as the primary venue for the museum's largest community events, outdoor exhibitions, and live performances. The river is visible beyond the building's southern edge, providing a natural backdrop for events and daily gatherings.

Designed for Memphis Summers

A 15-foot overhang surrounds the perimeter of the courtyard, providing shade and pulling in cooler air during summer months. A shade tree and ample seating throughout the space make it usable year-round.