Memphis Museums of Science & History
Jeff King appointed Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of Memphis Museums of Science & History (MoSH) has appointed Jeff King as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective October 1, 2026. King has served as Interim Executive Director since December 2025. His appointment follows a comprehensive national search conducted by MS&R Senior Search Consultant Ida Tomlin.
King joined MoSH in August 2021 as Director of Guest Services and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in July 2023. In that role, he oversaw education, exhibitions and collections, marketing, theater and planetarium operations, public programming, and other operational functions across the organization’s properties.
King has extensive experience in museum operations, strategic planning, staff development, financial oversight, visitor engagement, and organizational management. Before joining MoSH, he held several leadership positions at the Denver Art Museum (DAM), including Director of Operations. During his time at DAM, he managed large-scale visitor and sales operations for an institution serving as many as one million visitors annually and led teams of up to 250 employees. He holds a B.A. in Fine and Studio Arts, with a minor in Art History, from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
“Jeff brings a rare combination of institutional knowledge, operational expertise, and a deep, genuine love for each of our museum properties,” said Gwyn Fisher, Chair of the MoSH Board of Trustees. “Throughout his interim leadership, he has demonstrated that he understands not only where this organization has been, but also the tremendous opportunity ahead. The Board is confident that Jeff has the vision, experience, and commitment to lead our museums into their next chapter—expanding our reach, strengthening our impact, and ensuring these treasured institutions continue to serve our community for generations to come.”