Music Museum Mania

Discover the stories behind a country music legend at the Alan Jackson Silverbelly Distillery & Museum in downtown Nashville. Nearly 600 artifacts offer a personal look at Jackson’s life and career, including awards, childhood keepsakes, and outfits from memorable performances. Highlights include the chair where he wrote early hits and the boots, jeans, and water ski featured in his “Chattahoochee” music video.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The permanent objects collection documents the history of country music with more than eight hundred costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects - from microphones to automobiles. Upgrade your Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum experience by adding a tour of Historic RCA Studio B. As Music City’s only studio tour, Studio B provides a glimpse into the heart of the Nashville Sound during one of its most exciting and classic periods.

Explore the stories behind the songs at Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum inside Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville. Personal memorabilia, iconic fashion, and immersive exhibits trace Dolly’s journey from her Smoky Mountain childhood to international stardom, celebrating her music, movies, philanthropy, and the people who shaped her life.

The Legends of Country Music Museum in Nashville is a must-visit for country music fans, featuring one of the world’s largest displays of personal items from Willie Nelson and his iconic friends. The museum showcases hundreds of Willie’s memorabilia alongside treasures from country music legends like Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and more. With artifacts from stars such as Faron Young, Mel Tillis, and Little Jimmy Dickens, visitors can explore the history of traditional country music. The museum also offers a great selection of merchandise, including items from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and others, perfect for music lovers and collectors.

Madame Tussauds Nashville focuses solely on the lyrical legends that have shaped the musical landscape of America. Located steps from the Grand Ole Opry House, Madame Tussauds allows you to step into amazing immersive settings with over 50 of your favorite musical icons, from Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift. Admire artifacts, including clothing provided by the celebrities or replicas made by the original designers.

Discover the essence of Christian and Gospel music at the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in Downtown Nashville. The newly opened museum showcases cutting-edge interactive exhibits that celebrate contemporary artists, honor the pioneers of the past, and inspire future generations.

The Musicians Hall of Fame honors musicians from all genres of music, who have played on thousands of iconic recordings. The Museum exhibits take you on a tour of cities that greatly influenced music culture. The Grammy Museum Gallery is an interactive exhibit where visitors learn about every aspect of the music industry from songwriting, playing instruments, and singing to producing and engineering.

Discover the central role African Americans have played in shaping and creating all genres of American music at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). From classical to country to jazz and hip hop, NMAAM integrates history and interactive technology to share the untold story of more than 50 music genres and sub-genres. It is an unparalleled institution, unconfined by a record label, genre, or recording artist, and tells a unique narrative through the lens of black music.