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Local Admission

For nearly 60 years, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has presented exhibits and educational programs that serve the Nashville community and its visitors. For locals who live in Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties, the Museum makes accessing its resources even easier – from discounted gallery admission to free educational programming.

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Local Offers

Adult

  • $31.95 (online or at Museum box office)
  • Free Museum admission for up to two adults is available by checking out a Community Counts Passport at participating public libraries in Nashville-Davidson County, Robertson County, and Sumner County.    

Local Kids Visit Free

  • Youth ages 18 and under visit free. Up to two accompanying adults receive 25% off admission. 
  • Youth ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or chaperone who is age 16 or older. 

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Membership

  • Museum members enjoy free admission, access to hundreds of programs and hands-on activities for families, dining and shopping discounts, exclusive pre-sale opportunities for CMA Theater concerts, and so much more. 
  • Residents of Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties who receive SNAP and Families First benefits may purchase discounted memberships for $5. 

Live Music Every Weekend

The programs below are included with Museum admission. If you have any questions, please call (615) 416-2001.

  • Songwriter Session: Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham

    November 15 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Singer and songwriter Dan Penn and keyboardist and songwriter Spooner Oldham first met in Muscle Shoals in the late 1950s. Both were regulars at the informal recording studio and hangout space the visionary Tom Stafford organized in Florence, Alabama, above a downtown drug store and have been writing and playing songs together ever since. Together, Penn and Oldham have written songs for James & Bobby Purify, Percy Sledge, the Sweet Inspirations, and others. Additionally, Penn wrote Conway Twitty’s 1960 hit “Is a Bluebird Blue?” and such classics as “Cry Like a Baby” (the Box Tops), “Dark End of the Street” (James Carr), and “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” (Aretha Franklin). Oldham played on “I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)” (Aretha Franklin), “Mustang Sally” (Wilson Pickett), and “You Better Move On” (Arthur Alexander) and is Neil Young’s longtime keyboardist. Presented in support of the exhibition Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising. Exhibit supported by OneLouder. Program made possible in part by PEDIGREE®​ and PEDIGREE Foundation. Ford Theater. Program ticket required. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

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  • Musician Spotlight: Mac McAnally

    November 16 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Producer, musician, and singer-songwriter Mac McAnally is a ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year. He came to Muscle Shoals when he was a teenager in the 1970s, made his first recording as a studio musician at Wishbone Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, and has also played on sessions at FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound studios. Today, McAnally views himself as an ambassador for the music of this region. Among the songs McAnally has written are “All These Years” and “Thank God for You” (Sawyer Brown), “Back Where I Come From” and “Down the Road” (Kenny Chesney), “Old Flame” (Alabama), and “Two Dozen Roses” (Shenandoah). His songs have also been recorded by David Allan Coe, Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Kershaw, Charley Pride, and Ricky Van Shelton. Additionally, McAnally is a longtime member of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band. Presented in support of the exhibition Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising. Exhibit supported by OneLouder. Program made possible in part by PEDIGREE®​ and PEDIGREE Foundation. Ford Theater. Program ticket required. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

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  • Songwriter Session: Adam Wright

    November 22 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Adam Wright wrote Solomon Burke’s “You’re the Kind of Trouble,” Alan Jackson’s “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore,” Lonesome River Band’s “Thunder and Lightning,” and Lee Ann Womack’s “All the Trouble.” His songs have also been recorded by Garth Brooks, Brandy Clark, Brent Cobb, Martina McBride, Jake Owen, Aubrie Sellers, and Hailey Whitters. Wright released his newest album, Nature of Necessity, on September 25. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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  • Nashville Cats: Alison Prestwood

    November 22 | 2:30 - 4:00 PM | Ford Theater


    Celebrated Nashville bassist Alison Prestwood first fell in love with the instrument when she saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. She bought her first bass at age thirteen, and after attending the University of Alabama—where she played in the school’s jazz ensemble—she spent twelve years performing in Atlanta’s live music scene. Upon moving to Nashville in the 1990s, Prestwood found touring work with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Olivia Newton-John, and others. She also became an in-demand studio bassist and can be heard on several of Blake Shelton’s early hits, including his chart-topping debut, “Austin,” and his version of “Ol’ Red.” Prestwood has also recorded with Trace Adkins, Frankie Ballard, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, LoCash, Tim McGraw, Little Richard, Jessica Simpson, and more. In recent years, she has served as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Peter Frampton’s touring bassist. During this program, Prestwood will discuss her life and career with the Museum’s, supplemented with rare photos, audio and video. After the program, Prestwood will sign commemorative Hatch Show Print posters. Ford Theater.

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  • Musician Spotlight: Randy Hart

    November 23 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Randy Hart, the Grand Ole Opry staff band’s pianist, was Country Music Hall of Fame member Roger Miller’s bandleader for eight years. He has also performed or recorded with the Allman Brothers Band, Garth Brooks, Iggy Pop, Gary Morris, Willie Nelson, and Steve Wariner. Additionally, Hart served as the audition pianist for the film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and played on the scores of the David Lynch film Eraserhead and the heist film Gone in 60 Seconds. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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  • Songwriter Session: Sandy Knox

    November 29 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Sandy Knox wrote Reba McEntire’s “Does He Love You” (featuring Linda Davis), “She Thinks His Name Was John,” and “Why Haven’t I Heard from You.” Her songs have also been recorded by Neil Diamond, Patti LaBelle, Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, and Dionne Warwick. Knox released a musical audio book, Weighting: My Life If It Were a Musical, in 2025 and will be accompanied by the book’s performers, Evan Jenkins, Jackie Wilson, and Kyndle Wylde. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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  • Musician Spotlight: Adam Shoenfeld

    November 29 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Adam Shoenfeld is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter who has played guitar on more than fifty #1 hits. He has recorded or performed with Alabama, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Faith Hill, Jake Owen, Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban and has been a member of Tim McGraw’s touring band since 2012. Shoenfeld is a six-time Academy of Country Music Guitar Player of the Year nominee and received SESAC’s Song of the Year award in 2005 for co-writing “Mississippi Girl,” a #1 single for Hill. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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  • Songwriter Session: Hardy

    December 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Ford Theater


    Hardy wrote his hits “Jack,” “One Beer” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, and “Wait in the Truck,” a collaboration with Lainey Wilson. As a songwriter, he wrote Dierks Bentley’s “Beers on Me,” Florida Georgia Line’s “Simple” and “Talk You Out of It,” LoCash’s “One Big Country Song,” Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country,” Carrie Underwood’s “Hate My Heart,” and Morgan Wallen’s “More Than My Hometown,” “Sand in My Boots,” and “Up Down.” Hardy’s songs have also been recorded by Breland, Kenny Chesney, Brantley Gilbert, MacKenzie Porter, Post Malone, Jameson Rodgers, and Cole Swindell. He has won multiple Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Awards, as well as three CMA Triple Play awards, which recognize songwriters who chart three #1 songs within a twelve-month period; was named the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year; and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year. Hardy released his newest album, Country! Country!, in September. Presented in support of the exhibition American Currents: State of the Music, which currently features Hardy. CMA Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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  • Musician Spotlight: Sadler Vaden

    December 7 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Ford Theater


    Sadler Vaden is a Nashville-based musician and artist best known as the longtime lead guitarist of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. He has also established himself as a producer and a songwriter, working with acts including Breakfield, Drayton Farley, and Morgan Wade. Earlier this year, “Wilder Days,” a song he co-wrote with Wade for her debut album, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, for sales and streams of one million. Vaden’s latest solo album, 2024’s Dad Rock, features musical contributions from Elliot Easton of the Cars and Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

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Educational Programs

Family Activities

From banjo classes to friendship bracelet-making programs, the Museum offers a wide range of fun and interactive experiences for the whole family. Visit the Taylor Swift Education Center to participate in art, music, and dance programs or to pick up exhibit scavenger hunts and other gallery resources.

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In Your Neighborhood

The Museum serves the local community by offering music and art-making programs at libraries, community centers, and other locations in Nashville-Davidson County and bordering counties (Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson). Community events are free and open to the public.

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School and Teacher Programs

The Museum provides dynamic, interdisciplinary learning experiences that support curriculum standards in core subject areas. Programs for every grade level are designed to meet virtual and in-person classroom needs. Free resources are available via the Teacher Resource Portal.

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Community Counts Passport

Free Museum admission for up to two adults is available any time by checking out the Community Counts Passport at participating public libraries. 

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Parking Discounts and Transportation

All Museum visitors have the opportunity to park at the Walk of Fame Parking Garage (161 4th Ave. S.) or the SoBro Tower Garage (210 3rd Ave. S.) for a flat rate of $15 (up to 3 hours) or $25 (up to 6 hours). Offered daily between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM with validation from the Museum.

Museum members will receive an additional $5 off of the already discounted rate ($10 up to 3 hours, $20 up to 6 hours). Validations codes are available to pick up at the Museum Info Desk (inside the Conservatory) until 5pm daily.

Additionally, the Museum is walking distance from WeGo Public transit routes, 6, 52, 55, 63 and 93. Visit ParkItDowntown.com for an interactive parking map and more resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Information on the Museum’s membership program is available here. Museum members enjoy free admission to the Museum galleries, family and youth programs in the Taylor Swift Education Center and hundreds of additional educational programs, including Songwriter Sessions.

Additionally, residents of Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties who receive SNAP and Families First benefits may purchase a Family Membership for $5. This level of membership is regularly $125.

The Museum’s permanent exhibition, Sing Me Back Home, tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. The Museum’s galleries feature priceless artifacts, including instruments, stage wear, one-of-a-kind recordings, films and more. Along the way, visitors can enjoy a variety of temporary or rotating exhibits. Read more about current Museum exhibits.

Parking Discounts

All Museum visitors have the opportunity to park at the Walk of Fame Parking Garage (161 4th Ave. S.) or the SoBro Tower Garage (210 3rd Ave. S.) for a flat rate of $15 (up to 3 hours) or $25 (up to 6 hours). Offered daily between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM with validation from the Museum.

Museum members will receive an additional $5 off of the already discounted rate ($10 up to 3 hours, $20 up to 6 hours). Validations codes are available to pick up at the Museum Info Desk (inside the Conservatory) until 5pm daily.

Additionally, the Museum is walking distance from WeGo Public transit routes, 6, 52, 55, 63 and 93. Visit ParkItDowntown.com for an interactive parking map and more resources. For more information, visit the Museum’s “Know Before You Go” page.

The Museum’s self-guided experience takes approximately 90 minutes.

Yes. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum strives to provide all visitors with an enjoyable experience by offering services to assist with various needs and abilities. Visit the Museum’s accessibility page for more information.

Call the Museum seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central at 615-416-2001, or email questions to reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org. More answers to commonly asked questions about the Museum are here.

Current Exhibitions

Country’s Grandest Stage:

The Opry at 100

Country’s Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100  celebrates notable performers and moments in the history of the longest-running radio show in the world, as well as one of the most important radio programs in broadcasting history.

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Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson:

Tough as Nails

Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails is open now. The exhibit explores the Louisiana native’s ascent to stardom and her identity as both a pragmatic farmer’s daughter and the free-spirited originator of “bell bottom country.”

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Dolly Parton:

Journey of a Seeker

Even among living legends, Dolly Parton’s star shines with unusual brilliance. Her fame casts a wider, brighter light today than at any time in her career of sixty-plus years. The Country Music Hall of Fame member has enjoyed seemingly effortless success as a singer, songwriter, movie and television actor, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist ever since she first hit the record charts in 1967.

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American Currents:

State of the Music

This annual exhibit offers a broad look at country music and its place in American culture over the past year, exploring musical developments, artist achievements, and notable events. The latest installment, which will be open through January 2026, features music and moments from cozy clubs to arena rafters.

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Rosanne Cash:

Time Is a Mirror

Rosanne Cash: Time Is a Mirror, traces the life of an artist, raised within a legacy few get to experience, who established a legacy all her own. Referred to as “a musical mystic” and a “songwriting time traveler,” Cash has created work that moves among genres and transcends time with a singular voice.

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Writers, Pickers and Stars:

The Photography of Ed Rode

The exhibit features photographs from Rode’s 2024 book, “Songwriter Musician: Behind the Curtain with Nashville’s Iconic Storytellers and Players.” The exhibit is free and will be open to the public through July 2026 in the museum’s first-floor gallery.

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Sing Me Back Home

Folk Roots to the Present

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s core, permanent exhibition tells the story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through its vibrant life today. This exciting, multi-layered experience includes artifacts, photographs, original recordings, archival video, newly produced films, touchscreen interactive media, and beautifully rendered text panels.

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RESERVE TICKETS

Local kids visit free. Plus, up to two accompanying adults receive 25% off admission.

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