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National Museum of African American Music Nashville Admission Ticket

National Museum of African American Music Nashville Admission Ticket

Overview

Brand new to Nashville, Tennessee, The National Museum of African American Music will stand as an international iconic cultural museum dedicated to the vast contributions African Americans have made in music. It is to be the only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced, or inspired by African Americans. Being built in Nashville, the museum will share the story of the American Soundtrack, integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.

City: Nashville

Sat 21 Sep

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Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Admission to the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville

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Nashville
510 Broadway

DAY OF TRAVEL
The museum has temporarily moved over to timed entry to allow for social distancing throughout the exhibits. Please bring this voucher and a valid photo ID to the museum Will Call window on your scheduled day of travel and you will be placed on the next available entry time (entry approximately every 30 minutes). Please reach out to the museum with any additional questions.

We are located at the intersection of Rep John Lewis Way (formerly 5th Avenue) and Broadway in Downtown Nashville, TN. Entrance to the museum is across the street from the Ryman Auditorium.

November
Open 6 days (Wednesday – Monday) 9-5
Closed Tuesday
Holiday Closing
Closed Thanksgiving November 25

December
Open 6 days (Wednesday – Monday) 9-5
Closed Tuesday
Holiday Closing/Shortened Hours
Christmas Eve (Museum closes at 1:30)
Closed Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve – 9-1 (Museum closes at 2:30)

**Please note: Face masks will be required of all travelers

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

National Museum of African American Music

The National Museum of African American Music will be a 56,000 square foot facility located at Fifth and Broadway. The National Museum of African American Music will tell a story that has never before been told – one which shares how African Americans play a critical role in shaping our country’s heritage and culture. From production to songwriting to performance to consumption, this country’s musical landscape was formed by a distinct group who created, influenced and inspired more than 50 genres and styles of music. This story will be one of history, struggles, triumphs and culture – a story of a people; with remarkable resilience and artistry. The museum will showcase how many of today’s artists are connected to the traditions born out of the African American experience, with captivating scenes, interactive technology, quotes, artifacts and creative educational programming.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lee_R

Aug 2022

An amazing experience. there is so much about the roots of all music and had a great interactive experience. Highly recommend to all ages!

Gregory M

Aug 2022

The African-American Music Museum should be on your list if you are coming to Nashville. The Museum itself is less than ten years old and was extremely well designed. It uses every kind of media from old photographs and relics to video to clever interactive exhibits. It is exciting and fun just to be here. Kudos to the museum's designers for such an engaging and attractive set of displays. We were warmly greeted at the ticket counter. They offer you a wristband to download music from the exhibits. Take it. We found it helpful for the music and playlists, and days later when you might not remember something you heard or saw you can hop online and see/hear it again. The links are good for 60 days, so you have time to enjoy them afterward. You start with a film on the roots and development of African American music. We found it helpful, but it also set the tone for the rest of the visit – noting how African rhythms and traditions evolved and changed based on the African American experience up through today. The general spin is positive. From the video you go into a large room with interactive displays regarding several eras in African American music from the times of slavery through reconstruction, the early 20th century, the Harlem Renaissance, the ’30s, the Civil Rights movement, and the present. You can basically spend as much time as you want to explore the various times. From this central point you can explore several adjacent galleries based on the various periods. These go into greater detail with lots of photos, artifacts (notably including Louis Armstrong's trumpet), music, video, and interactive exhibits. I would recommend going through the whole thing as many of the exhibits include fun surprises. The museum tries to appeal to everyone and succeeds based on how I saw others react. One of my favorite memories is an interactive exhibit involving a gospel chorus. An elderly woman in a walker of things moving with the music as she joined in. This is typical of this museum where you would see people of all ages and stripes simply enjoying the music and frequently dancing along with it. Other exhibits include video of live concerts, but I would call out in particular several of the interactive exhibits. One had you acting as the producer in the mixing studio (you can download your "creation"). Another would have you click on an artist, hear a sample of their work, and follow up with their roots, peers, and followers. You can spend hours on this. The name of this museum tells you that the focus is on African American music. Certainly there are influences far beyond African Americans (which are touched upon), but the focus is on the roots, social forces, people (both in front and behind the scenes), and, of course, the music itself. There is an abundance of things to see, do, and enjoy. There are some limitations, likely due to copyright issues with some artists, but you should have no trouble finding things to learn, hear, and explore. If you save your receipt, you get something like one or two dollars off on admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. We'd recommend going there, too. It is also terrific, but it's fun to see how much the two have in common without always being fully aware of it.

Dawn_S

Aug 2022

Listening on the headphones to all the eras, genres and, magnificent artists that were showcased, what an experience.