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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

Sun 22 Sep

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Sun 22 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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kevonthespot

Aug 2022

You cannot visit this museum. You can only be absorbed in it. This is a museum for people who do not believe they will ever enjoy a museum. The NMAAM is an explosion of history, technology, art and sound. The first step is to view a short movie that paints a panorama of the place of music in African American history. It is only an introduction, but is also an incendiary device. When the doors open you are propelled into a series of rooms that seduce you into the rudiments of music from slavery to the pews of their first churches to the Underground Railroad. From emancipation to the clubs and early schools all the way through Jim Crow and the Civil Rights era you see the thread of the epic story unfold. The crowning glory is the celebration of modern jazz, blues and pop that keeps you mesmerized until you exit the final exhibits exhausted and enlightened. The interactive displays become your professor as you find yourself composing your own blues number, joining a virtual gospel choir and dancing at a club. Make sure to complete your visit with the gallery of visual art. You can take your favorite audio and video numbers with you thanks to a wrist band that sends your new playlist to your personal electronic device to enjoy at home. You will not fully understand the term “time well spent” until you spend time at the MNAAM in Nashville, Tennessee. There is accessible parking in basement level facilities and a huge variety of great food upstairs at the Assembly Hall Food Mall. If you have a little energy left, you may want to visit a little spot called the Rhyman Auditorium across Broadway. I hear there are some great stories of wonderful times there too!

Ashley_A

Aug 2022

I like all the different eras of music. From blues , jazz , gospel , and hip hop . The museum has represented so many great musicians of all times .

arinn18

Aug 2022

We walk in to a whole new world! You are given a wrist band to download music you like before you even start. The history and the music is amazing! There are so many interactive things to do. The staff was friendly, and they all seemed to enjoy their job and want to help you with anything. My daughters used artist they are familiar with to find new artists to listen to and enjoy. Best part.... it isball on head phones. You don't have to listen to other people's music choices only the ones you are interested in.