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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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Crystal_J

Jul 2021

One of the best museums I have ever attended. The interactive concept is awesome. Love to see so much thought put into the representation and history of our people. Visiting from Texas, I will surely let everyone know that this great place is a must see.

NashvilleBrian

Jul 2021

Move the National Museum of African American Music to the top of your priority list if you are visiting Nashville, live in Nashville, or plan to come in the future. As a local, I was completely blown away. Imagine everything you can do with technology today and turn it into a museum experience and you have the NMAAM. First, it sits in Nashville's new 5th + Broadway complex which gives you tons of options for food, shopping, and convenient parking. Once inside the museum, you're greeted one on one with someone to get you signed up for your RF technology band that will build your experience throughout the museum. Everyone starts in the Roots Theater with a 5-7 minute orientation video. Once out, you're released into a universe of Black heritage music. In the grand hall, huge interactive tables with high definition audio headphones give you a great overview of the music within the galleries. In the Gospel area, Wade Into The Water, you can join the Gospel choir on green screen and sing live with them. The outcome is high quality and hilarious. In the Urban Renewal section, you can compose your own music in several sound booths. Whether its percussion, bass, or DJing your own free style wrap, you can record it all and save it to your RF reader with the swipe of your wristband. In all room you'll find smart, interactive tables that allow you choose an artist and network with their influencers and their music. To see how Sonny Terry connects to Aretha Franklin to Janet Jackson to Nicki Minaj is a pretty amazing musical journey for not only the adults, but also the kids. My kids spent sold blocks connecting the musicians in the "Seven Degrees of Kevin Bacon" type digital experience. Another highlight is in the dancing through the decades interactive wall art that starts you with great disco and carries you through the decades with Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. Again, in the RF experience, it allows you to swipe your band and save your memories of your horrible dancing. You'll find seven different galleries with scores of experiences and memorabilia. One of the great finds is a 1957 Billie Holiday contract where she worked everyday for hours in a music venue for a few dollars. It's impossible to see it all in an hour, so budget two or three hours to truly soak it all in. Once you exit the galleries, the gift shop is as equally amazing. Uniquely curated items you'll find nowhere else in gorgeous displays of antique cars and more are all over the place. Go ahead a buy a membership. It's completely worth it. I beg you. If you live in Nashville, please go as soon as possible. If you're coming soon to visit, make this in your top three must-dos!!

Jody G

Jul 2021

This is a new museum, it opened in 2021. It is FULL of information about many genres of African American music, beginning with the 1600's and how the music developed. There is a lot of information, you could easily spend hours here, but you can also do shorter tours. There is a lot of written information on the walls, along with memorabilia, videos and interactive stations. We didn't have time for all of the interactive stations but you can dance along with the videos, record music, sing along with famous musicians and trace artists and the people they influenced. They give you a wristband that allows you to keep what you record and send it to your email.