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  • Marie G
    Temecula, CA237 contributions
    Even if you are not big into country music
    It may seem odd to recommend the country music hall of fame if you are not big into country music. The Hall of fame is just the right size to get through easily. You may be surprised by how much you actually know about the various musicians. I especially liked the information about the older country singers.
    Review of: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • Todd S
    1 contribution
    Ron is Remarkable!
    Ron was an absolute fantastic guide! Take the tour on weekends as he does not work Monday through Friday.
    Review of: RCA Studio B
    Written March 26, 2023
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  • Lori K
    Saint Louis, MO2,050 contributions
    Great place to learn some history
    We booked the guide tour of the house for a Friday afternoon. Wasn't packed at all. Beautiful grounds to walk around. The house is still mostly original. Our tour guides were knowledgeable. No pictures allowed in the house.
    Review of: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • Rose
    Saint Louis, MO385 contributions
    Interesting
    The museum is FULL of Johnny Cash memorabilia. The displays are interesting but dated. There is so much to see in each space. It is difficult as too many people are allowed at one time. It became almost impossible to view all. The final touch before exiting is moving. Johnny is at the piano right before he died, singing his last recording.
    Review of: The Johnny Cash Museum
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • TR26
    Dayton, OH854 contributions
    Tennessee Pride!
    My expectations for this attraction were exceeded.

    First, I'll admit that I didn't appreciate how the Parthenon would impress even more when it's an actual building (a faithful full sized replica in this case) than it does in photos and videos.

    What made the visit far more memorable was the documentation of the building of this Parthenon for the Tennessee Centennial. The state had an impressive level of culture early in the last century.

    As you make your way through the lower floors of the building--a feature not present in the original, made possible by modern construction methods--you pass through the gift shop to pay admission (it's a bit ill managed, people crowding in and making it hard for shoppers to get around). Then you make your way around corridors with the history displays. On the next level is an art gallery with their permanent Cowens collect of modernist American paintings and a couple of special exhibits. One more floor up and you're in the Parthenon with the impressive attempt at re-creating the 30 foot statue of Athena, and their collection of castings of some of the surviving sculpture from the Parthenon.

    If they follow these reviews--one suggestion. We wound up confused about where to enter and tried going up the front stairs--a difficulty for us, seniors with iffy knees. Could there be some signage next to the parking lot pointing to the public entrance? And for thoser of us who wander up the steps--it's nice that the architects installed a flight of smaller, shorter steps so we weren't almost mountain-climing down the enormous originals--but could we also have hand-rails? Thanks.
    Review of: Nashville Parthenon
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • Heidi
    Castle Rock, CO10 contributions
    Cool Place!
    This is a cool place. Pleasantly surprised as to the amount of vehicles on display. Lots of information for them all. Definitely recommend for the car enthusiasts.
    Review of: Lane Motor Museum
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • Donna A
    wimauma8 contributions
    A must see!
    Terrific experience. The great history of session musicians and the stars of Rock and Roll was presented beautifully! Great exhibits and interactive experiences! I learned a lot and reminisced about the greatest times in Music history.
    I highly recommend
    Review of: Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
    Written November 13, 2022
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  • Rosanna M
    11 contributions
    Free museum that's first-rate
    If you're a history buff, this is a can't-miss place to spend a couple of hours. Tennessee has a far more interesting background going millennia back that I had never appreciated, and it is presented in a thorough, attractive way. One nit, though: it's not easy going through the galleries in the correct sequence, given how the spaces are organized. More than once, my companion and I found we had to double back to find the section we had missed.
    Review of: Tennessee State Museum
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • AABerry
    Austin, TX148 contributions
    Well worth a visit but skip the guided tour
    The grounds are lovely, staff is extremely friendly, and the museum has a nice exhibit (March 2023) but the guided tour of the mansion was WAY too long and detailed. There just isn’t much to see and I feel like they try to drag it out. A self-guided tour is sufficient. Also, the cafe has very little. I would definitely go back in late spring or summer to see the garden again if in Nashville again at that time of year.
    Review of: Cheekwood
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • Michele F
    3 contributions
    Very accessible and right in the middle of town
    I am so glad that I persuaded my friend to visit. This museum is a Nashville gem. It’s not a huge museum which is appealing and non-intimidating. It is easy to navigate and immerse yourself in the works of the artist. I highly recommend a visit, especially if you have an hour to spend. It was free to the public on MLK Day which I really appreciated. It was nice to see so many visitors enjoying the art. Kids were all over the 2nd floor interacting & engaging with various forms of art & media - what a fantastic idea/inspiration. I’ll be back!
    Review of: Frist Art Museum
    Written January 17, 2023
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  • ParisgalChicagoIL
    The Villages, FL674 contributions
    Music Memories!
    We three loved this new to us museum and could have spent hours there! Great introductory film and we wandered the exhibits and loved the audio musical history. Well documented, well told stories with costumes/photos/instruments and more.
    Helpful friendly staff.
    Review of: National Museum of African American Music
    Written March 2, 2023
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  • paradisebarb
    Nanaimo, Canada152 contributions
    Love this place
    This was my first tourist attraction in Nashville. Easy to find (in a mall). I loved the information of the wax figures printed on large guitar picks. Loved how the museum covered more than country stars. It covered pop, rock, and early rock and jazz.
    Review of: Madame Tussauds Nashville
    Written October 5, 2022
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  • Reggie M
    Elgin, IL70 contributions
    For those Dukes of Hazard Fans!
    Took my son with me to visit after we drove to some place he wanted to check out. I grew up watching The Dukes of Hazard, and it was like taking a trip back in time. It's more of a general merchandise store dedicated to all things Duke of Hazard. It really was worth spending 20 minutes to look at stuff and remember the good old days.
    Review of: Cooter’s Museum and Store Nashville
    Written February 6, 2023
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  • Andrew H
    2 contributions
    Tulsa sees Campbell
    Staff were great museum was fantastic as was Glen loved it everyone should see it you wouldn’t be disappointed
    Review of: Glen Campbell Museum
    Written March 18, 2023
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  • Beth R
    8 contributions
    We did not get to see it
    We did not get to see this because it was closed on that particular day we were there. We will have to look at it another time.
    Review of: Patsy Cline Museum
    Written March 17, 2023
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