Advance purchase encouraged. Please arrive early due to traffic and road closures the weekend of July 26.
Plan a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this summer! Local youth 18 and under who are residents of Davidson and bordering counties, including Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson are always free, plus 25% off admission for up to two accompanying adults.
Explore, discover, and create all summer long through a variety of family friendly programs and activities. Young explorer and sensory kits, family friendly scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and gallery interactives are always available. The Museum also offers drop-in programming and workshops for diverse family audiences throughout the week.
Select programs listed below. Explore the full family programs calendar here.
There are several paid lots located around the Museum. The Music City Center (6th Avenue South and Demonbreun) and the Hilton Hotel are both across the street from the Museum and offer paid parking. Visit ParkItDowntown.com for additional options.
The Museum has guidebooks available that share exhibit themes in Spanish, Arabic, and Kurdish for guests’ use during their visit. Audio guides are available in Spanish, French, German, and Japanese that offer interpretation of exhibited artifacts. Unified English Braille code is also available. Visit the Museum’s Information Desk for more details about accessing these resources.
Any youth ages 18 and under living in Davidson County and its bordering counties — Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson.
Yes. Up to two accompanying adults receive 25% off general Museum admission. Museum admission is normally $29.95 for visitors ages 13 and over, and $19.95 for youth ages 6-12. Children under five are always admitted free.
Yes. The Museum offers a variety of family and public programs, which are included with the free admission. Family activities will be offered daily during the summer. Space may be limited, based on availability. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance for programs located in the Museum’s theaters by calling 615-416-2001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, or emailing reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org. View upcoming programs here.
Yes. This summer, those eligible are encouraged to reserve timed tickets in advance here. Those who reserve a ticket will need to present proof of residency upon arrival at the Museum. Up to two accompanying adults can receive 25% off general Museum admission. 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.
One visitor will need to present one of the following upon arrival at the Museum:
Guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or chaperone who is age 16 or older. Guests ages 16-17 who are not accompanied by an adult may present one of the following for free admission:
Only one group member needs to provide proof of local residency upon arrival to the Museum to receive free or discounted admission.
This offer is intended for family use and is not applicable to group visits. If you are organizing a visit on behalf of a Tennessee school or youth group, please review program and pricing options here.
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 and family activities.
The Museum’s self-guided experience takes approximately 90 minutes.
The free admission for youth and the adult discounted tickets only include access to the Museum’s galleries and programs. Additional experiences like Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print tours can be purchased and reserved in advance by calling 615-416-2001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central or emailing reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org.
There are several paid parking lots located around the Museum. The Music City Center (6th Avenue South and Demonbreun) and the Hilton Hotel are both across the street from the Museum and offer paid parking.
Additionally, the Museum is walking distance from WeGo Public Transit routes 6, 52, 55, 64, and 93. Parking is available in public garages and surface lots. Visit parkitdowntown.com for an interactive parking map and more resources. For more information, visit the Museum’s “Know Before You Go” page.
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.
If you live in Davidson and bordering counties, the Museum’s Community Counts program offers free admission to youth ages 18 and under and a variety of access opportunities for adults year-round.
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