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MUSEUMS – ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 10 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Mon-Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Price: | Adult = $28-$32, Kids (6-17) = $15-$19 Kids (5 and under) = Free |
| Website: | https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/ |
Description & Important Information
Museum that honors some of the most talented musical artists of all time in the music capital of the world. The museum has several different exhibit areas that offer up close looks at the lives of musicians and producers across multiple genres of music. Self-guided tour and Audio tour options are available. Admission includes access to the GRAMMY Gallery which is an interactive area for visitors. Visitors typically spend 1.5-2 hours for a self-guided tour.
Country Music Hall of Fame
| Distance from Convention Center: | 10 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Price: | Varies; Adults = $30-$74; Kids = $20-$59 |
| Website: | https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/ |
Description & Important Information
The museum is dedicated to the Country Music artists in the Hall of Fame. Several different tour options as well as add on experiences for the whole family are available. While exploring the memorabilia of the different areas, you will learn about the inductees and their journeys, as well as the induction process and what it means to be in the Hall of Fame.
Option to add Studio B experience onto ticket which gives you access to the Historic RCA Studio B – which is known as the birthplace for “Nashville Sound.”
The museum has timed ticketing and advance purchase is strongly recommended.
National Museum of African American Music
| Distance from Convention Center: | 12 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Sun-Mon 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Tue-Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Price: | Adult = $27; Kids (5-17) = $23; Kids (0-4) = Free |
| Website: | https://www.nmaam.org/ |
Description & Important Information
Immersive experience with videos, memorabilia and exhibitions exploring the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.
Different areas include Roots Theater, Rivers of Rhythm Pathways, Wade in the Water and many more!
For an additional $5, visitors can get an RFID bracelet that registers with their email and allows you to scan sensors throughout the museum to save playlists, videos and more to enjoy at home.
Visitors typically spend about 1.5 hours touring the museum.
The Gallery of Iconic Guitars
| Distance from Convention Center: | 12 miles |
| Days/Hours: | M,Th,F,Sa 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Sun 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Price: | Adults = $5; Kids (12 and Under) = Free |
| Website: | https://www.thegigatbelmont.com/ |
Description & Important Information
The Gallery of Iconic Guitars (GIG) at Belmont University offers visitors a unique experience to view some of the most iconic guitars of all time. Along with an up-close look, you will get in-depth information on each individual guitar.
Some exhibits include The Evolution of the Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Crown Jewels and many more!
Tickets must be purchased in advance online