The Museum is offering pay-what-you-want ticket admission for locals beginning Friday, Dec. 1, through Jan. 31, 2024. Any dollar amount you want to provide will be accepted for Museum admission.

Anyone living in 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 Davidson and bordering counties, the Museum’s Community Counts program offers free admission to youth ages 18 and under and a variety of access opportunities for adults year-round.

Yes. Locals are encouraged to reserve timed tickets in advance here. Each adult who reserves a ticket 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. On Tuesdays, January 2, 9, 16, and 23, Museum hours will be extended to 8 p.m.

Each adult visitor will need to present one of the following upon arrival at the Museum:

• Any photo identification that includes your local address.
• Any bill or piece of mail that includes a local address, along with any photo identification. Bills may be printed or shown from a mobile device.

All children or minors accompanied by a local adult receive pay-what-you-want admission. Children or minors do not need to show identification or proof of residency, if they are accompanied by an adult who provides proof of local residency.

Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or chaperone who is age 18 or older. Guests ages 13-17 who are not accompanied an adult may present one of the following for pay-what-you-want admission:

• School ID
• Library card
• Driver’s license or permit
• Passport
• A recent report card
• Wear a school shirt

Yes. College students may present student identification from universities or colleges located in 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 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 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.

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. View upcoming programs here.

Pay-what-you-want admission only includes access to the Museum’s galleries and programs. Additional experiences like Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print 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.

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 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.

Yes. Museum members receive a $5 discount at select Metropolis lots located near the Museum. Visit the Museum’s Membership page for more information.

Yes. For the first four Tuesdays in January — January 2, 9, 16 and 23 — the Museum will extend its hours to 8 p.m. and include music-centric evening programs included with pay-what-you-want admission. See upcoming programs here.

Yes. During the first four Tuesdays in January — January 2, 9, 16 and 23 — the museum will also offer complimentary parking at Nissan Stadium (Lot R) with a free shuttle service for Museum ticket holders between 4 and 9 p.m. (one hour after the Museum closes)

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. Each year, Museum education programs serve more than 130,000 people from across Tennessee and beyond with offerings 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 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.