The exhibit Country’s Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100 is open now! Celebrate notable performers and moments in the history of the longest-running radio show in the world, as well as one of the most important radio programs in broadcasting history.

And don’t miss the family programs available throughout the life of the exhibit:

October 1–31 

• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Grand Ole Opry Letter Writing: write a letter to your favorite Opry member and put it in the mailbox for direct delivery to the Opry.

October 17–18

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Adorn a Microphone: design your own microphone using color, gems, sequins, and creativity, then take a photo behind the iconic Grand Ole Opry microphone stand.

November 2

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Bedazzled Buttons: make your own fan button to celebrate 100 years of the Opry.

Pictured: The Grand Ole Opry cast gathered at the Ryman Auditorium, 1956.