THE 10 BEST Nashville Museums
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- 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.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ethan MElk City, OK19 contributionsThe museum itself was well done and the mansion was wonderfully persevered with a lot of neat artifacts. It's not often you get to walk into a museum that is that well preserved. Audio tour was good for the grounds and the guides inside the mansion were knowledgeable and friendly!
My only reservation about the whole thing was how it seemed to gloss over his forced Indian removal policies entirely. Unless I missed something, which is possible, I only saw one mention outside of timelines that indicated anything about his forced removal of the Native American tribes. I felt this to be a major oversight in the curation of the museum.
Overall, if you're a fan of history it is a very interesting stop if you're visiting Nashville!Written December 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jenny24 contributionsRon from the museum was Amazing and vey knowledgeable about this place.The Elvis peanut butter and banana milkshake that he recommended at creamery in food place on Broadway and 5th was delicious.Written November 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Danny L CTennessee1 contributionAmazing place! So interesting. Well worth a trip for any music fan. It took me ages to look around and I think it would still be worth a trip backWritten December 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dave SCincinnati, OH203 contributionsThe ten dollar ticket price was well worth it. This was a very cool experience. It was fairly busy and only takes an hour or so to go through, but I would definitely do it again.Written January 3, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WilliamWillieWilsonNashville, TN1,643 contributionsI’ve been employed just down the road from the Lane Motor Museum for a decade. After all that time, I FINALLY found a chilly afternoon devoid of plans to check this place off my bucket list. Just as most people say, it’s truly a hidden gem in Nashville and one of the most unique points of interest in the city.
But you don’t need to see another review about how cool this museum is. Others have made that clear. It would be far more beneficial to read about what you need to look for inside. So let this be your official checklist while walking around a spacious warehouse (although displays are subject to change).
There are some very old vehicles here, the oldest of which are the 1909 Renault Type AG Series 1, the 1923 Tatra T-11, the 1924 Citroën 5CV Trèfle, the 1927 Tatra T-12, the 1928 DKW Typ P, and the 1929 Austin 7. The Tatras are incredibly rare and manufactured a century ago in Czechoslovakia!
There are dozens of incredibly rare automobiles with fewer than 100 ever made! This includes 15 one-of-a-kind vehicles that only exist at the Lane Motor Museum and nowhere else in the world! Those would be a Wind Wagon, a Helicron, a Framo Piccolo, a Surlesmobile, a Erickson Special, a Castarede, a Citroën 2CV “Bichephale”, a Future, a Gregory Roadster, a Silva Week-end, a Grataloup, a Rocket Car, a Gyro-X, a Clifft Commutercycle, and my personal favorite the 1939 Fiat 508C Ballila 1100. Several of these can be found grouped together in the back left corner (from the perspective of the museum entrance), accompanied by their fascinating stories.
And finally, there are some absolutely stunning automobiles on display, most of these very rare, including a 1939 Peugeot 202 Berline Decouvrable, a 1951 Hotchkiss Grégoire, a 1955 MG TF 1500, a 1958 Tornado Typhoon, a 1962 Mazda R360, a 1963 Lotus Elite Type 14, a 1967 Morris Mini Traveller, a 1968 Fiat 850 Spider, a 1971 OTAS 820 Grand Prix, and a 1996 Tatra T700. And don’t miss their award winning yellow 1958 Auto Union 1000!
Also be aware that they have a massive U.S. military amphibious 959 LARC-LX the size of a small building! It’s been parked out back since its acquisition in 2004 and is visible from a corridor of motorcycles at the back left of the warehouse. Just follow the sign that says UNIQUE. There are a couple of newer cars such as Gene Lane’s 2014 Corvette and a 2020 Citroën Ami. And don’t forget to drive into the parking garage to see more cars on display!Written January 4, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ardis HutchinsMadison, WI30 contributionsWe attended the “Merry and Bright” holiday celebration in early December as a birthday treat. The outdoor gardens buildings were lit with festive winter themes. They were breathtaking/ spectacular!
The mansion, decorated with numerous Christmas trees and a special photographic display of White House Christmas trees from the Kennedy administration to the present were very interesting. As part of the Merry & Bright package we got hot cocoa and made s’mores. Lot’s of fun for all ages!Written December 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HollyKG1231Nederland, TX43 contributionsWow, we absolutely LOVED our visit to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. It was like getting a behind the scenes tour of the music industry. Well thought out presentation, incredible information and SO many one of a kind items in this museum collection. We would highly recommend visiting!Written February 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Canadian Travels17 contributionsWhat a great stop, my husband and I really enjoyed all the memorabilia and great little gift shop! The Staff was friendly.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WillieMacfanHealdsburg, CA939 contributionsOur first stop in Nashville was the Tennessee State Museum. If you are in Nashville this is a pleasant way to spend a few hours and the museum and parking are free. Friendly staff and very clean facility. The basic exhibits include famous Tennesseans and the history of the state. During our visit there were two "special" exhibits- one Furniture as Art (some interesting hand made pieces) and a Music Exhibit which was good but pails when compared to the specific museums devoted to music elsewhere in Nashville.Written December 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Deborah P2 contributionsA wonderful experience demonstrating the many genres contributed by African Americans to the world of music. Lots of great interactive opportunities, photos, costumes, and instruments bring the melodies to life. Worth 2-4 hoursWritten November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephanGermany140 contributionsWe have been there with our 3-year-old. The center offers a huge variety of different sience fields. Also kids can play and run around, be creative in the lab. Most is explained at, let's say, a level of middle school. For younger kids, you probably will make your own explanations of the exhibits. Our boy was asking lots of questions and got great input, we stayed there for 3 hours.
Only a subways, no Pic nic area inside, but outside. In general, the place is loud (like an indoor playground and was pretty packed during the summer vacation.
Perfect for kids, the negative commentary is mostly about the age (kids were too old). We'd definitely go there again.Written August 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AnKaMinnesota62 contributionsThe main traveling exhibit closed the day before I came, but the traveling Chicano and African America exhibits were very interesting (glad I still went through). The area for both children and adults to create art is very nice with printmaking, watercolors, etc. Beautiful art deco building and very nice gift shop. Beware if you are looking for a permanent collection they do not have one, but the art collection at the Parthenon is AMAZING.Written November 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brenda K28 contributionsNice surprise. We hadn't planned to go here, but stumbled upon it. Amazing photo ops! And yes, they stare at you! Take advantage of the discounts offered.Written August 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephanGermany140 contributionsWe did not plan to go there - not in the travel guide - but have been even more positively surprised by the charm and atmosphere of that building, it's history and the small handcraft shops. The place has been an automobile factory im the early 1900s. It is stop no. 1 on the city bus tour. Although there are also those typical gift shops with all Asian manufactured tourist products, you can find some really nice handcrafted and creative works. Would go there again!Written August 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
