Mobility Accommodations

There are two entrances into the building. An access ramp for our main entrance is located on the corner of Demonbreun and 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. The 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. entrance access ramp is located to the side of the doors. Inside, the Museum is equipped with elevator service at all levels, including elevators to all floors of the CMA Theater. Ramps and automated door entrances are in place for wheelchair accessibility. Historic RCA Studio B tours are also wheelchair accessible. However, due to weight limitation for the wheelchair lift on the bus, motorized wheelchairs or scooters are not allowed. We do have wheelchairs that can be used in their place. A ramp is located for entry at the Studio along with accessible restrooms for emergencies. Please remember that all Studio B tours depart from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and you must be at the waiting area at least 15 minutes prior to tour time.

Courtesy Wheelchairs

A limited number of courtesy wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis for our visitors while they are touring the Museum. Wheelchairs can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk. Ask a Guest Relations Specialist for assistance.

• Wheelchairs will be disinfected when checked out by guest and when returned.
• Guest Relations Specialists will wear single-use gloves when handling wheelchairs.

If you are on the Studio B Tour, motorized scooters are not allowed due to weight limitations on the bus’s wheelchair lift.

Accessible Seating

The Ford Theater and CMA Theater both have designated wheelchair accessibility areas. These areas are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible Restrooms

Wheelchair-accessible and Family restrooms are available on all floors of the Museum and CMA Theater. Accessible water fountains are on each floor of the Museum and the fourth floor of the CMA Theater.

Visual Impairments

Large Print Guides

Our Audio Tour is a great enhancement to the Museum experience. We also have a Large Print Guide of the Museum’s audio script that is available at the Guest Services Desk. Feel free to ask a Guest Relations Specialist for more information.

• Printed Guides will be disinfected when checked out by guest and when returned.
• Guest Relations Specialist will wear single-use gloves when handling Printed Guides.
• Audio Guides will be sold at half capacity to allow for thorough 24-hour cleaning process between uses.
• Guest Relations Specialist will wear single-use gloves when handling Audio Guides

Braille Resources

Braille descriptions of the museum’s core exhibit, Sing Me Back Home, gallery maps, and information guides can be requested at any location and checked out during your Museum visit from Guest Services, near the Museum’s main box office.

Descriptive Tours

Many exhibits have sound stations where visitors can experience the various styles of country music, hear recorded interviews with artists, or listen to related broadcast programs like the Grand Ole Opry. Upon request, guided tours are available for visitors who are blind or have visual impairments.

If you require a guided tour, please submit a request using the form at the bottom of this page or call us at (615) 416-2001 to reserve a tour guide two weeks prior to your visit. These requests are subject to the availability of a guide, and may have a range of time limitation.

Auditory Impairments

Assistive Listening Devices

Our Audio Tour is a great enhancement to the Museum tour and is T-coil compatible. Headsets are available upon request with the standard audio wand rental. We offer the tour in English, German, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Audio Tour

Printed copies of our Audio Tour are available at our Guest Services Desk.

Sign Language Interpretation

Sign Language Interpreters are available for most of our Museum programs upon request. If you require sign language interpretation, please submit a request using the form at the bottom of this page or call us at (615) 416-2001 two weeks prior to the Museum program. These requests are subject to the availability of an interpreter, and may have a range of time limitation.

Service Animals

The Museum abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and welcomes all service animals into all the public areas of the Museum. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the service animal must be directly related to the person’s disability. Personal pets are not allowed.

Transportation Accommodations

Transportation by the City’s MTA

The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) provides transportation services in Davidson County for those with disabilities who are unable to use the standard buses with fixed routes. Further information, eligibility requirements, and reservation forms and procedures are available at the Nashville MTA’s website.

Language Supports and Availability

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has materials available in various languages. These materials and their locations in the Museum are listed below.

Audio Guides

Audio guides to supplement the self-guided Museum tour are available for purchase. Devices are borrowed during your visit, and returned at the end of your tour. Audio guides are available in the following languages:
English
Spanish
French
German
Japanese

Museum Information Guides and Gallery Maps

Museum information and gallery maps are available at all ticketing counters, as well as the Information Desk and the Box Office in the Jerry and Ernie Williams Grand Lobby, accessible from the 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. entrance. Guides and maps are available in print onsite and via download in the following languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic
• Kurdish
• Braille*

* Braille maps and information guides can be requested at any location and checked out during the Museum visit from Guest Services near the Museum’s main box office.

Exhibit Text

The exhibit panel text for Sing Me Back Home, the Museum’s permanent exhibit covering the history of country music from its pre-commercial roots to its present-day global success, are available for check out from Guest Services near the Museum’s main box office. The following languages are available:

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Kurdish
• Braille

Autism and Sensory Sensitivities

In collaboration with Vanderbilt University’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum developed the following supports to make guests with sensory needs feel welcome.  This illustrated guide is available to help visitors navigate the Museum and know what to expect during a visit.

Sensory Map:

Use this visual map to help prepare for a visit. The map indicates sound, light, and touch experiences, as well as quieter places to cool down. Download at home or ask for a copy at the first floor Guest Services Desk.

View Sensory Map

Sensory Kits:

Sensory Kits are available for free. Each kit includes a sensory friendly map, an information slip about our third-floor calm room, noise reducing ear plugs, and a fidget toy.  Kits are available at the Museum information desk or box office.

Calm Room:

Located in the Taylor Swift Education Center and designed as a safe space, the Calm Room is a space available for visitors with sensitivities to light and sound. Books, fidget toys and more are available. The Calm Room is accessible during museum hours.

We strive to make the Museum a welcoming place and want to ensure the best experience for all visitors. For additional accommodations, please call (615) 416-2001 or use the form below.

Request Accomodations

The Museum welcomes comments and suggestions about how we might continue to improve the experience for guests with disabilities. Please call (615) 416-2001, email us, or write to us at:

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Ticketing Services & Reservations
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S.
Nashville, TN 37203