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Museum · Nashville, Tennessee
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Downtown museum about the history of country music, with instruments, stage costumes, recordings and the Hall of Fame rotunda.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 1967 and since 2001 occupies a downtown building whose windows recall piano keys. The collection includes instruments, stage costumes, cars, handwritten lyrics and recordings from many eras of country music.
The main exhibition traces the history of the genre, from the folk and religious roots of the American South to today’s styles. At the end, the Hall of Fame rotunda displays the bronze plaques honoring inductees. There are temporary exhibitions about singers and songwriters.
The museum organizes the visit to Historic RCA Studio B, the studio where Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded, and maintains Hatch Show Print, a poster shop that has been producing show posters since the 19th century.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours; add another hour for RCA Studio B.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays, when it’s less crowded. Check the departure times for the RCA Studio B tours.
How to get there
It’s on Rep. John Lewis Way, downtown Nashville, two blocks from Lower Broadway.
Tip
Buy the ticket that includes the RCA Studio B tour: departures leave from the museum by bus.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
What can you see at the Country Music Hall of Fame?
Instruments, stage costumes, recordings and the rotunda with plaques honoring inducted artists.
How do you visit RCA Studio B?
Through the tour organized by the Hall of Fame, which departs from the museum.
How long does a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame take?
Two to three hours.