Stax Museum of American Soul Music - mission to preserve soul music legacy

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is located at 926 E McLemore Ave on the original site of Stax Records and documents the history and cultural impact of soul music. The museum houses artifacts, recreated recording spaces, and exhibits about artists who recorded at Stax and the label's role in American music. It is part of the Soulsville U.S.A. campus, which includes the Stax Music Academy and educational programs for youth. The institution's activities focus on preservation, education, and interpretation of soul and R&B history.