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Daily pay-what-you-want Museum admission is available for Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties, including Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson. Plus, PMC is providing $10 parking for locals who visit the Museum in January between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Walk of Fame Park Garage, based on availability.
Did you know local kids always visit free?
Throughout January, PMC is providing $10 parking for locals across the street from the Museum, based on availability.
The Museum is offering pay-what-you-want ticket admission for locals beginning Wednesday, January 1, through Friday, January 31, 2025. Any dollar amount you want to provide will be accepted for Museum admission.
Anyone living in Nashville-Davidson County and its bordering counties—Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.
Yes. You can pay any amount, including if you want to pay $0.
Museum admission is normally $29.95 for visitors ages 13 and over, and $19.95 for youth ages 6-12. Children under five are admitted free. If you live in Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties, Museum admission is free for youth ages 18 and under.
Yes. Locals are encouraged to reserve timed tickets in advance here. Each adult will need to present proof of residency upon arrival at the Museum. Timed tickets are available for Museum entry between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with a limited number of Museum admission tickets available each day. The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local children from Nashville-Davidson and its bordering counties (Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson) can visit the Museum free any time. Learn more here.
Each adult visitor will need to present one of the following upon arrival at the Museum:
Guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult or chaperone who is age 16 or older. Guests ages 16-17 who are not accompanied by an adult may present one of the following for free admission.
Youth proof of residency: School ID, Library Card, Driver’s License or Permit, Report Card, School T-shirt
Yes. College students may present student identification from universities or colleges located in Nashville-Davidson or its bordering counties. Bills or pieces of mail with a local address will also be accepted with any photo identification.
Each adult member of your group needs to provide proof of local residency upon arrival to the Museum to receive pay-what-you-want admission. If members of your group do not live in Nashville-Davidson or its bordering counties, they may purchase advance tickets here or upon arrival to the Museum, based on availability.
Groups can reserve up to eight advance tickets online for pay-what-you-want-admission. If you need to reserve more than eight tickets, please call 615-416-2001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, or email reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org.
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 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.
The Museum’s self-guided experience takes approximately 90 minutes
Yes. The Museum offers a variety of family and public programs, which are included with pay-what-you-want admission. Space may be limited, based on availability. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance for programs located in the Museum’s theaters by calling 615-416-2001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, or emailing reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org.
Yes, additional experiences like Guided Museum Tours, Historic RCA Studio B Tours, Hatch Show Print Tours, and Audio Tours can be purchased and reserved in advance by calling 615-416-2001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central or emailing reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org.
PMC is providing $10 parking for locals who visit the Museum in January between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Walk of Fame Park Garage, based on availability. The garage is located across the street from the Museum at 161 4th Ave S. There is a maximum six-hour parking limit. A validation sticker must be obtained at the museum Information Desk to receive the discount. The sticker can be picked up upon arrival to the Museum and must be applied to the garage parking ticket before inserting into the kiosk when exiting the garage.
There are several paid parking lots located around the Museum. The Music City Center (6th Avenue South and Demonbreun) and the Hilton Hotel are both across the street from the Museum and offer paid parking.
Additionally, the Museum is walking distance from WeGo Public Transit routes 6, 8, 18, 52, 55, 84, and 86. Parking is available in public garages and surface lots. Visit parkitdowntown.com for an interactive parking map and more resources. For more visiting information, visit the Museum’s “Know Before You Go” page.
All Museum admission payments support the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s educational mission, which provides creative programs, workshops and classes for local schools, families, and communities. In 2024, the Museum served people from across Tennessee and beyond through 1,900 education programs, ranging from instrument demonstrations to the Museum’s flagship songwriting program for schools, Words & Music. Read more about the Museum and its mission.
Yes. The Museum has guidebooks available that share exhibit themes in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Kurdish for guests’ use during their visit. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese that offer interpretation of exhibited artifacts. Unified English Braille code is also available. Visit the Museum’s Information Desk for more details about accessing these resources.
Yes. The 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.
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