Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is the home of this popular American art form, safeguarding over 2.5 million artifacts, with two expansive floors of gallery space featuring permanent- and limited- engagement exhibits. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is also home to Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print. It offers three dining and four retail options, all open to the public. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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- dianedinkyDunfermline, United Kingdom2,509 contributionsI think it is hard to please everyone with museums of this type as you can't cover every country artist in depth so it means your favourite might just have one piece on display or indeed not be represented at all. However, I think they have done a fairly good job of including all the important founder musicians plus the household names. There were probably too many modern artists for me - there was one large section devoted just to one guy...that I'd never heard of! And there is now a section for Taylor Swift. But we must move with the times and entice the younger generation in for a look too, so overall I'd say it was well done. Including the car from Smokey and the Bandit was a bit of a stretch (Jerry Reed played the trucker) but I was still delighted to see it so a good one for the populous, as was having an Elvis golden Cadillac to gawp over. Ther is also a huge gift shop, but we warned the prices are pretty steep. However, if you're not able to shop around and have limited stops for purchases then fill your (cowboy) boots here. There is also a cafe downstairs which does very nice hot and cold snacks. I ordered a toastie as thought that would be small and manageable but (being America) it was gigantic...and came with chips (french fries). For those with normal appetites you could order one between two of you.Visited September 2024Traveled soloWritten February 26, 2025
- BrumjamBirmingham, United Kingdom287 contributionsWe stayed far longer here than we anticipated. There’s so much to see and several interesting videos which explore the history of country music. The record walls are incredible and I spent ages scanning across the rows looking at all the famous artists and songs. I loved the half of fame itself which is in a stunning part of the building. I recommend allocating half a day to your visit. It was very busy when we got there and we spent three hours there from start to finish, including a coffee break.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 7, 2024
- Toni TNashville, Tennessee7,652 contributionsThis taste of country music offers a snapshot of the big names in contemporary and classic country. Apparel, candles, keychains, books, and calendars abound. Kids are not left out because they offer children's books on the city and music. Dolly Parton seems to be the front runner with 2025 calendar, books, apparel, and candles--even a Jolene candle. A great spot to grab a bit of local flavor before boarding in C or D gates. Wheel chair access venue with open entry, space between displays, Wheel chair access men's and women's and family restrooms with grab bars and diaper changers in central airport area.Visited January 2025Traveled soloWritten January 4, 2025
- NewMexiTimAlbuquerque, New Mexico55 contributionsThis was a friend's trip to Nashville, mostly to soak up the music there. We thoroughly enjoyed the Country Music Hall of Fame, great way to get a feel for the history of the area and of country music. Pretty great way to spend 3 or so hours!Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 20, 2024
- lgpantherOshawa, Canada436 contributionsA very impressive collection for any music taste. Very large museum, with wide range of meromelia. Covers full range of country musicians, early to modern, Well laid out. Worth the timeVisited February 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten March 9, 2025
- DiverMJupiter, Florida619 contributionsWe enjoyed our visit. There are 3 levels with the museum on levels two and three. There is a lot to see and it can take a few hours. We were able to walk up and get our tickets at about 9:30 am but that may not be possible later in the day or on busy days. We parked at the library garage which is a little more reasonable than other options. They charge $20 for all day.Visited February 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten February 14, 2025
- AntoniaUnited States32 contributionsVery detailed museum about where country music came from and the past and current stars. I loved seeing manuscripts in the artists’ handwriting and the wear of the instruments. There were a couple of cars and offices on display as they were left. The highlights were Elvis’ car and the walls of gold records. The only criticism for me was that after a while, I started noticing it was a bunch of the same stuff (clothes, instruments, manuscripts) just with different artists. It started getting boring after a while and I rushed through the more current displays. I loved the layout of the museum though and it was easy to navigate. :)Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 29, 2024
- Adrienne CNew York City, New York583 contributionsHad been to Nashville a few times before finally visiting the Hall of Fame, and now I wish I went sooner! There’s so much fascinating history here, I was blown away. The exhibits and artifacts are very well thought out. A highlight was going into the karaoke booth!Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 27, 2024
- MatthewandSam22Brick, New Jersey65 contributionsThis was a great way to spend a few hours. We did not opt to do a tour but went through on our own. So many great things to look at and listen to. It was also kept very up to date which was impressive. Close to other downtown attractions. Would highly recommend as a way to spend an afternoon.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 11, 2024
- Brian S4 contributionsHad a great visit and will be back next time I am in town. Took the Studio B tour which was well worth the time. Ron, our tour guide, was wonderful and his enthusiasm was much appreciated.Visited January 2025Traveled with friendsWritten January 11, 2025
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misshann
mississauga14 contributions
Feb 2023
There is NO WAY that you can complete a tour in 2 hours or less, especially if you are a country music fan. My sister and I were there for four hours! We saw and admired every single item in the museum, and would have lingered longer except we DID NOT eat breakfast before arriving at 9:30.
We ordered tickets the day before online, and I recommend getting the audio guide (an extra $5). It is a handset that gives supplemental information to the exhibit. The lay out of the museum is practical and the flow of people is efficient. The video rooms were enlightening and entertaining. If you are in Nashville, you MUST include this on your list of things to do. Just don’t forget to eat first!
We ordered tickets the day before online, and I recommend getting the audio guide (an extra $5). It is a handset that gives supplemental information to the exhibit. The lay out of the museum is practical and the flow of people is efficient. The video rooms were enlightening and entertaining. If you are in Nashville, you MUST include this on your list of things to do. Just don’t forget to eat first!
Written March 4, 2023
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megang72491
Saint Paris, OH46 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We went in the summer time (July 2023) and during the weekend that George Strait was doing two back to back sold out shows. So the crowds were LARGE! Saturday the HOF was sold out all day very early. They recommend to buy online ahead of time and we HIGHLY suggest doing that. We were able to book Sunday for 9am when they first opened and there was a smaller crowd and we were able to enjoy everything. It was reasonably priced. They don’t have an expansive gift shop but it has a little something for everyone. There’s a Stetson shop which is expensive but if that’s not an issue for you the stuff is pretty cool in there. There’s a little food and drink place in the museum. There’s restrooms throughout which was nice. They have fun interactive things to do throughout. It is a lot of outfits and guitars. We found the lyric wall to be cool! If you are into doing touristy attractions and love country music this is probably worth doing! It’s near Bridgestone arena and downtown bar area. Parking was close (parking around the city seems in general seems easy to navigate) and was priced well being so close. There’s stairs so be prepared for that but there’s also elevators.
Written July 30, 2023
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Wendy K
Baldwin, WI677 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Very enjoyable and interesting museum if you love country music. So many different pieces of memorabilia to see! This museum starts back in the early days of country music all the way to our present artists. We visited on a Friday afternoon, it was busy but you could still see everything while taking your time. If you want to do something beyond the basic tour, book in advance, those attractions sell out first thing in the morning. I would recommend buying the Nashville city pass, saves us a lot of money on the five attractions we visited while in town.
Written October 16, 2022
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PwrdbyM
Oklahoma City, OK32 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Museum is fine but I’m removing stars and would like to provide some feedback on tickets. The museum highly recommends you buy advance tickets online, however there is no option to buy discounted tickets for seniors or military with that method. When inquiring about reimbursement at guest services I was told nope! This is a greedy choice by the museum; if advanced tickets are recommended then all of the rates should be offered via online purchase. Also don’t use SP company parking unless you want to pay $46 for anything over 3hrs.
Written July 11, 2023
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S C
Boston, MA29 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Even if you don’t like or listen to country music the CMHF is a great overview of the history of this genre. The wall of gold and platinum records is really cool. We only had time for the main museum; there are add on admissions to the recording studio et al. The museum gets busy so get tix online and arrive at the first early morning time slot.
Written March 24, 2023
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MNice
Bloomington, MN5,666 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
If you you have been listening to country music for years, this place will jog your memory a thousand times. Even you are a rock ‘n roll fan there are so many cross-over artists and writers that you will be familiar with many if not most of the artists featured. For example, Bob Dylan wrote and performed with Johnny Cash. The Country Music Hall of Fame is also a great saver of time and money if you are on a budget or just in time for a day or two. There are many museums and bars which can get a little pricey and overwhelming. For example, we were amazed after visiting Graceland in Memphis and seeing Elvis’s guitars and outfits that there were more here. Same with the Johnny Cash Museum located in Nashville; there was more memorabilia located here and we spent the whole afternoon the previous day at the Johnny Cash Museum. You really can’t go wrong here, there is virtually ever country artist and then a whole bunch that we never heard of. In addition to artifacts and descriptions of many artists, the museum also walks you through the historic beginnings of country music. This venue is a very easy walk for seniors and physically challenged individuals with lots of open spaces and places to sit down. In terms of time, this is a very difficult question; a minimum of two hours just for a casual walk-through and at least six hours for a thorough understanding of the material. We really have no negative comments; the staff was friendly and amazing and the crowd was very light on a Thursday afternoon in December.
Written December 17, 2022
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Janet F
33 contributions
Oct 2021
This is the third time we have visited the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum. Masks were required in the museum at this time. There is so much to see and many exhibits have been either updated or changed since our last visit 3 years ago. The Martina McBride exhibit was one I was especially looking forward to experiencing. It was an awesome exhibit with many artifacts and streaming video of her singing. We enjoyed the movie about country music and television narrated by Glen Campbell. It took us down memory lane! Another updated/new exhibit for us was the one showcasing the artists of today and how the country music community kept music alive during the pandemic. We concluded our visit with a singer songwriter show in the Ford Theater. Sarah Allison Turner was a joy to watch as she shared her songs, her songwriting stories, and her beautiful voice. We loved the song she wrote for Alan Jackson! I would recommend if you have the opportunity to be there on one of the show dates that you reserve tickets for future songwriter showcases. They are free with museum admission. Just choose the songwriter showcase/museum admission when you reserve your tickets online. All in all, a great visit for us.
Written October 28, 2021
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The007Traveler
Michigan94 contributions
Mar 2023
Great experience. The museum walks you through the early origins of bluegrass and country music and explains how it has changed over the years to become what it is today. So much memorabilia to see and read about. This makes you appreciate the artists so much more. Make sure you give yourself about three hours and pay the extra $5 for the audio tour, it brings the exhibits to life and adds so much more detail and insight.
Written April 3, 2023
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EMSJ
Bath, UK620 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Not been a great country and western fan both my husband and I thought this museum was absolutely amazing and we definitely learned a lot about country and western music that’s for sure.
At the end you go though the hall of fame people that are/were inductees that’s what I also found very interesting.
There is the obligatory gift shop on the way out that has a vast selection of goodies, sadly to say the member of staff that I interacted with was most rude, as everything I seemed to pick up had no price on and she wasn’t very helpful, needless to say I didn’t purchase anything from this place and got my goodies from another place.
At the end you go though the hall of fame people that are/were inductees that’s what I also found very interesting.
There is the obligatory gift shop on the way out that has a vast selection of goodies, sadly to say the member of staff that I interacted with was most rude, as everything I seemed to pick up had no price on and she wasn’t very helpful, needless to say I didn’t purchase anything from this place and got my goodies from another place.
Written September 18, 2023
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j1959c
Nashua, NH93 contributions
Jul 2023
The museum walks you through the history of country music, with memorabilia and noting several hall of fame members along with way. We did the audio tour, which helped explain everything but did somewhat compete with reading what was in the displays. The Hall of Fame is at the end, with the plaques of inductees placed around the room. We got a membership, which was cheaper than 5 individual tickets and came with 20% off first visit to the gift shop (10% subsequent) and I will also receive two guest passes for others to join me on a future visit. Definitely recommend.
Written July 6, 2023
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We parked at a parking garged and walked over.
Written May 26, 2023
can you get the senior discount price online or only at window
Also is there a luggage storage place within walking distance?
Written May 20, 2022
Sorry can't help you either, but it's worth going to you could call them
Written May 21, 2022
Do we need to make reservations before we go or can you just walk up and pay same day admission?? I know a lot has changed since Covid. Are they limiting visitors per day?
Written May 25, 2021
I'm been to the country music hall of fame, this summer I'm visiting Nashville with my 2 teenagers, they wont be interested in the museum but they would enjoy the RCA portion. What I can gather I have to buy the museum tickets and not just the RCA. Is this correct?
Written June 3, 2020
Yes I think you can tailor your visit experience to suit your party requirements
Written June 4, 2020
Hi does anybody know if the Bluebird cafe is wheelchair accessible? I don’t want to buy tickets on line, and not be able to get in. Thanks Denise
Written September 27, 2019
Strongly suggest you call them. It is a small, tightly packed venue and it would not surprise me if navigating a wheelchair would be difficult. but since accommodations are often made, strongly suggest calling them.
Written September 27, 2019
Is the Johnny cash museum wheelchair and scooter accessible?
Thank
Denise
Written September 19, 2019
I use a small battery scooter. I definitely need to use it to visit the country music hall of fame. I hope this is possible. I am spending 3 days in Nashville, and would love to visit the sights as best I can. Can I use my scooter? Thanks Denise
Written September 18, 2019
Yes you can there are elevators to every level of the museum and there is also ramps that go up all to every floor
Written September 18, 2019
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