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For nearly 60 years, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has presented exhibits and educational programs that serve the Nashville community and its visitors. For locals who live in Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties, the Museum makes accessing its resources even easier – from discounted gallery admission to free educational programming. From January 1 to 31, 2025 locals who visit the Museum enjoy pay-what-you-want admission.
Visit the Museum January 1-31, 2025 and pay what you want. Residents of Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties are invited to access the Museum’s exhibits, programs, and more for daily pay-what-you-want admission. Plus, PMC is providing $10 parking for locals who visit the Museum.
Did you know local kids always visit free?
From banjo classes to friendship bracelet-making programs, the Museum offers a wide range of fun and interactive experiences for the whole family. Visit the Taylor Swift Education Center to participate in art, music, and dance programs or to pick up exhibit scavenger hunts and other gallery resources.
The Museum serves the local community by offering music and art-making programs at libraries, community centers, and other locations in Nashville-Davidson County and bordering counties (Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson). Community events are free and open to the public.
The Museum provides dynamic, interdisciplinary learning experiences that support curriculum standards in core subject areas. Programs for every grade level are designed to meet virtual and in-person classroom needs. Free resources are available via the Teacher Resource Portal.
Free Museum admission for up to two adults is available any time by checking out the Community Counts Passport at participating public libraries.
The Museum is offering pay-what-you-want ticket admission for locals living in Nashville-Davidson County and its bordering counties — Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson — beginning Wednesday, January 1, through Friday, January 31, 2025, visit the Museum and pay whatever you choose for admission, including nothing.
Any youth ages 18 and under living in Nashville-Davidson County and its bordering counties — Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson — are always free at the Museum with proof of residency in those qualifying counties.
Yes. Locals are encouraged to reserve timed tickets in advance here. Each adult will need to present proof of residency upon arrival at the Museum. Timed tickets are available for Museum entry between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with a limited number of Museum admission tickets available each day. The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Each adult visitor will need to present one of the following upon arrival at the Museum:
Yes. Information on available membership levels at the Museum can be found on our website. Museum members enjoy free admission to the Museum galleries, family and youth programs in the Taylor Swift Education Center and hundreds of additional educational programs, including Songwriter Sessions.
Additionally, residents of Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties who receive SNAP and Families First benefits may purchase a Family Membership for $5. This level of membership is regularly $125.
The Museum’s permanent exhibition, Sing Me Back Home, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. The Museum’s galleries feature priceless artifacts, including instruments, stage wear, one-of-a-kind recordings, films and more. Along the way, visitors can enjoy a variety of temporary or rotating exhibits. Read more about current Museum exhibits.
PMC is providing $10 parking for locals who visit the Museum in January between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel & Walk of Fame Park Garage, based on availability. The garage is located across the street from the museum at 121 4th Ave S. There is a maximum six-hour parking limit. A validation sticker must be obtained at the museum Information Desk to receive the discount. The sticker can be picked up upon arrival to the museum and must be applied to the garage parking ticket before inserting into the kiosk when exiting the garage.
Museum members receive a $5 discount at select Metropolis lots located near the Museum. Visit the Museum’s Membership page for more information.
The Museum’s self-guided experience takes approximately 90 minutes.
Yes. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum strives to provide all visitors with an enjoyable experience by offering services to assist with various needs and abilities. Visit the Museum’s accessibility page for more information.
Call the Museum seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central at 615-416-2001, or email questions to reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org. More answers to commonly asked questions about the Museum are here.
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