River Terrace

Creating a perfect backdrop for a small wedding, The River Window frames a direct, unobstructed view of the Mississippi River from the amphitheater level of the museum.

Perfect for: Performances, Weddings

Framing the Mississippi

The River Window frames a direct, unobstructed view of the Mississippi River from the amphitheater level of the museum. The opposite bank, the Arkansas flood plain, is entirely undeveloped, which means the view is essentially unchanged from what it looked like two centuries ago. It's also one of the only fully ADA-accessible routes to the riverfront in downtown Memphis.

The Amphitheater

Bleacher-style seating connects the Central Courtyard down to the River Window in a series of wide, south-facing steps designed to function as both a public gathering space and a performance venue. Clear sightlines extend to both the Hernando DeSoto Bridge and the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge.

Programming

The amphitheater is designed for concerts, dance performances, film screenings, Shakespeare in the Park-style programming, and public gatherings. It will serve as a publicly accessible performance space on the riverfront — available to the city year-round.

Courtyard

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