The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; museum hours and days are subject to change





National Museum of African American Music Ticket
Packages
Entry ticket
- Free for children aged 0-6
- Children aged 0-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Participants aged 18 - 64 are considered adult, based on their official ID
- This activity has no age limit
- Participants aged 7-17 are considered youth, based on their official ID
- Participants aged over 65 are considered seniors, based on their official ID
- For more details and answers to common questions, kindly refer to the FAQ section here
- Please exchange your smartphone voucher for a paper ticket at the ticketing desk
- For military, teacher, and student tickets a valid ID is required
- Free museum admission the first Wednesday of every month
- Most visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring the museum, but you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in the museum’s common areas, but not permitted inside the galleries
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
- This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
- Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Present your mobile voucher
- National Museum of African American Music
- 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- By bus: Take WeGo Public Transit to 5th Ave North at Broadway or Church St at 6th Ave, then walk a few minutes
- By train: Arrive at Nashville Union Station and take a short taxi, rideshare, or bus ride to 510 Broadway
- By metro: Nashville does not have a metro system; buses and walking are the main public transport options
Reviews
Guide
Immerse yourself in the National Museum of African American Music, discovering its profound impact on American culture. Begin in the Roots Theater, exploring West and Central African traditions and the evolution of unique African American musical heritage. Journey through the River of Rhythms Pathways with interactive touch panels, charting music's chronology from southern gospel and blues to contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Delve into five additional exhibits showcasing historical moments and legendary artists. See authentic instruments, stage costumes, and sheet music from key eras like the Harlem Renaissance, jazz, and post-war R&B, offering a rich cultural experience
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510 Broadway

Guidebook
Immerse yourself in the National Museum of African American Music, discovering its profound impact on American culture. Begin in the Roots Theater, exploring West and Central African traditions and the evolution of unique African American musical heritage. Journey through the River of Rhythms Pathways with interactive touch panels, charting music's chronology from southern gospel and blues to contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Delve into five additional exhibits showcasing historical moments and legendary artists. See authentic instruments, stage costumes, and sheet music from key eras like the Harlem Renaissance, jazz, and post-war R&B, offering a rich cultural experience