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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
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R.
Review №1

Visited 12/4/2020. I didnt know what to expect before coming here. A lot of the people Ive met that have been here have said always been one of those places that you have to visit.The interactive sites in the museum are closed due to covid 19. But I was able to still enjoy my self looking at all the artists, musicians accomplishments, accolades, awards. Such an amazing place. If you love music, especially how early music has started out like me. You should enjoy yourself.

Ma
Review №2

AMAZING, SO INFORMATIVE A MUST DO WHILE IN NASHVILLEWife & I holidaying in your beautiful country for 2 months & spent 2 glorious 2 days in Nashville NOT LONG ENOUGH though so we will be back. We spent about 4 hours in your museum. We were a group of 6 friends visiting & played a lot with all your interactive instruments. I grew up listening to alot of this type of music with my parents constantly playing records so I was really in her element & wanted to look at everything in detail. This is a great museum with a lot of memorabilia If you are a really big music lover than this certainly is a must even if you are not still worth viewing. Tickets are not expensive at all. Great job keep up the awesome displays. Just for a little thank you we received a FREE guitar pick as a souvenir.

Di
Review №3

The history of music!Johnny Cash, Elvis, Motown, etc.. it was fascinating. The museum is not too big, so you arent spending the whole day here. There was alot to see though. You can buy souvenirs in the lobby and youll get to keep your VIP lanyard. Cost was $25.00 to get in and well worth it.

St
Review №4

Incredible museum with an outstanding staff!! The music history tour will allow you to relive old memories and create some new ones. All age groups will enjoy the entire museum.

Jo
Review №5

Way better than expected, dont judge it from the outside appearance. We were hesitating at stopping in from the look on the outside looking a little dated and worn, but figured we would try it and glad we did. The exhibits were clean, well maintained, modern and fresh and shockingly different than what we had expected. Our kids loved the wide range of history shown and the interactive stations throughout the building. There was so much more history to various musicians and artists than we had ever known. Looking at various instruments, documents, and even outfits worn gave us a great appreciation for this museum. We definitely recommend visiting this location and will be back the next time in town.

Pe
Review №6

A lot of history! I recommend to any music lover who just wants to know more.

Ch
Review №7

Very cool and inclusive museum. To bad the interactive portions are closed. I guess Ill just have to come back next year

De
Review №8

Excellent museum for anyone who loves music, instruments, and the story of the musicians who make the soundtracks of our lives. Dont expect the kind of star-based exhibits you see at the Rock -N- Roll Hall of Fame. This focuses more on the studio musicians, their music and the stories of how the music was made. Among my favorite exhibits: Kieth Richards talking about recording at Muscle Shoals Studios; tribute to The Wrecking Crew from LA; the Johnny Cash wing and the Sun Studios videos, especially Jerry Lee Lewis. Our son loved the interactive demonstration area, which he visited while we read, watched and immersed ourselves in the rest of the museum.

La
Review №9

I was surprised how much we enjoyed it. Some other places in town were closed due to the Rona. Lucky for this place, we loved it. We had about 90 mins there and couldve easily enjoyed another hour.

Au
Review №10

The history and exhibits are great. It is a great flow - the items and mementos are priceless to see. ONLY reason we took a star off is that a few of the staff members were super rude. It wasn’t a deal killer though, we enjoyed the exhibits and would absolutely recommend our friends to go.

Ad
Review №11

Everybody talks about the Country Music Hall of Fame, but because I wanted learn more about all sorts of music, not just one genre, I ended up coming here. What a great idea. Very fun museum - the hands on, interactive Grammy gallery was my favourite part! I didnt think I would spend nearly 3 hours here. Music lovers should come and jam.

ca
Review №12

Nice museum. Need a better entrance and gift shop.

Ka
Review №13

I absolutely loved this place. I got a groupon deal and went with my daughter while in Nashville for Christmas vacation. I really enjoyed myself. I love history and music so it was perfect. So much memorabilia from the decades and there are also interactive exhibits. You can pretend to record your own studio session in a studio with microphones that work. They also have base guitars, drum sets, and many other instruments you can hold and interact with. The Grammy exhibit is amazing. As well as the Jimmy Hendrix, Johnny Cash, etc. I could have stayed longer but my daughter wasnt into it as much as I was.

Ro
Review №14

Grandbabies enjoyed the interaction with making their own music

W.
Review №15

This is a huge place, easily 2 hours of walking. So much info. I wouldnt take small kids, they might get bored. But there are cool interactive things. The Grammy room was amazing

SI
Review №16

Oh my goodness. This place is amazing!! There is so much RICH history here! I wont post many pictures because you should experience this for yourself!

as
Review №17

You can see music everywhere in Nashville. Entire place is filled with guitars. Musicians hall of fame is just amazing. Had fun in those test set up, where you can go sing and try all the instruments. Visit was worth

Ri
Review №18

Cool museum that really documents what it takes to make the music that we all love. It was great seeing people highlighted that are not well known but are as important as the artist that sings the song.They have a pretty cool exhibit that is interactive. I recommend stopping here for about 2 hours.

Co
Review №19

Seriously one of the coolest museums I have been to. A real deep dive into historys lesser knowns. They have A LOT of session gear, a great way to spend an afternoon.

Ju
Review №20

Great museum with perfect mix between history, art effect, interactive elements. You can easily spend hours there but not have enough of it.

Gi
Review №21

Fun expirience. Well worth a visit, even if you are not into country music.

K
Review №22

Excellent! When you are in Nashville, it is worth a few hours yo check this out. Well organized. A real tribute to musicians.

Di
Review №23

The was an awesome museum to visit! The staff is friendly, helpful & full of fun facts and information. This multimedia experience is suitable for most age groups( in my opinion). I am fairly certain that there were wheelchairs available but it is most definitely wheelchair accessible. Its interactive & quite open (spacious), so I never felt cramped or crowded. Theres soo much to see, though the flow & layout werent the best in my opinion.It was a fairly wide range of music & music history explored here, not just country music! And lots of musical instruments & equipment for visitors to try for themselves. Theres an entire Grammy room that offers more than expected and lots of photo opts all around. They encourage it!This museum is on the Tennessee Music Pathways and a Greyline tour stop. Dont forget to stop by the cute little gift shop before leaving. Great family trip location.

Da
Review №24

The Musicians Hall of Fame is a Nashville landmark. The museum is a cornucopia of Rock & Roll, Country, R&B and Soul memorabilia. Fun, educational, interactive. Highly recommended!

Ca
Review №25

Hard to find parking and it wasnt cheap to park. Entrance to the museum was in a strange place. It was fairly pricey to get in, but if you are into the musicians side of music... it is a very enjoyable museum. We spent 2 hours and werent bored. People working there were very nice too.

Je
Review №26

Tons of music history here. If you listen to music or have any kind of fascination as to how music has evolved and changed over the past 100 year, defintely stop by and take a look.Their interactive exhibits are currently closed due to COVID.

Br
Review №27

This was an enjoyable tour and experience. There are some fascinating pieces and an overall one of a kind trip and should definitely be placed on your to-do list when visiting Nashville. There’s so much history here and it’s an impressive setup.

Su
Review №28

I can not say enough ! This was amazing, staff was great. It’s a stop on the old town Trolly wich was great ! They have somthing from all genres in here, nice interactive stuff. You get to travel thru time with Hendrix, Cash, Wall they a old mobile studio, see the Grammy exhibit and so much more. Price is great . Take about 2 hours to really enjoy all the stuff. They have Elton panio, Garth’s mixer board, Elvis clothes, Paul Shaffer keyboard, different studio exhibits. A must see if your in Nashville

Ni
Review №29

So much fun. Bring a friend for the interactive exhibits.

Br
Review №30

So educational, learned so much about the artist who made music possible behind the scenes. The Grammy exhibit is so much fun!

Ma
Review №31

Fantastic look into the musicians, producers, and studios behind the biggest names in music history!

Er
Review №32

As a music lover, I must say this place was great! I wish it was bigger and there was more to see. The parking is way too expensive though. Please consider validating parking in the garage.

AK
Review №33

Country music is not my particular flavor of music but I enjoyed very much learning and appreciating this music. This Country Music Hall of Fame is worth a visit. Very fun museum. The hands on, interactive Grammy gallery was my favourite part! I didnt think I would spend nearly 3 hours here. Music lovers should come and jam.

Di
Review №34

Fantastic collection of instruments and memorabilia!! So great to see the musicians we all listen to without even knowing it recognized and honored. Terrific tour guide with lots of amazing stories!!

Bo
Review №35

Open to the public all but the interactive section. Still very interesting.

Er
Review №36

Fantastic insight to the musicians that made music from the late forties all the way up until the present time

Kr
Review №37

Sooooo much information and some very cool instruments/clothing from famous musicians. Side note: Dont expect to see too much information on famous singers--think the instrumentalists behind those famous songs. Unless youre really into music, you probably wont recognize a lot of names from this hall of fame. Still very interesting and Im glad we went.

Ja
Review №38

We visited Nashville and wanted to check out some of the local attractions. The Musicians Hall of Fame was well worth the money. There are interactive displays that my son was totally into. Definitely go here.

Ra
Review №39

Highly overrated. If youre the kind of person whos interested in seeing pictures of artists performing back in the day but dont know how to search on Google for said images or if youre interested in seeing the costumes they wore during the performances or the instruments they played with or the chairs they sat in or the mics they sang into this is the place for you.

Ab
Review №40

The exhibits ranged in quality a bit. Many of them were interactive, which was fun. Overall, I felt it was overpriced. This place would be best for very serious music lovers and for people who are primarily interested in older musicians. Very contemporary artists were represented only minimally. Street parking at a meter is $2.75ish per hour and this museum can be easily explored in its entirety in less than two hours.

An
Review №41

Great place. Was uncertain whether this would be suitable for our kids or not (11, 9, 7 years) but they loved it even more than my wife and I did. Great place with a whole lot to do for the entire family. Lots of interactive stuff where you can test your vocals (karaoke and recording studio) and dj skills. Also pretty good selection of articles from numerous artists. Highly recommended!!

Za
Review №42

This place was great!I really enjoyed going through the museum. Im not big into country music but really enjoyed the museum, people and all the things I learned.I did find myself spending more time on the 3rd floor so didnt spend as much on the 2nd. But I also felt like the 3rd was better.As you can tell from the pictures I posted I enjoyed the cars more than the music.

Be
Review №43

This is a really fun museum if you love music and the people behind it. Instead of focusing on the pop stars and the showmanship of the singers at the front of the stage, this music honors the musicians in the background. The ones youve heard on all your favorite song but have never heard of. They have tons of musical artifacts spanning all genres, from country to soul. Spend a few hours looking around and have fun!

Ai
Review №44

Pricey but so interesting and fun. My teenagers and I had a great time here. The interactive exhibits were amazing. We spent hours playing instruments, learning to drum with Ringo Starr, pretending we were in a recording studio and more. The Jimi Hendrix exhibit was my favorite.

Ro
Review №45

Went during Covid and sadly missed out on some parts of the tour and the interactive sections. Greatly enjoyed seeing the art and history the town has though.

Ta
Review №46

Attended this venue after a week long teachers conference...it was awesome had a great time in Nashville and at the museum ..yep thats me...like a rockstar

Bu
Review №47

Fantastic collection of instruments by famous musicians including Jimmy Hendrix, Les Paul, Elton John, Ravi Shankar, etc. Also much history of the recording studios.I was very impressed with the interactive music instruments courtesy of Roland and the Grammy record history. Lots and I mean lots of golden and platinum record awards.Also appreciated the opportunity to get a discount off the ticket price if you are a teacher, student, disability or military.

Ni
Review №48

Very cool place! Would also be a great museum for kids as they do have a lot of hands on instrument exhibits. Lots of great background and history with tons of memorabilia. Loved the Grammy section as it explained a lot about the whole music process and had the hands on stuff. Definitely make a visit if you have time.

Ch
Review №49

Absolutely amazing! Interactive and entertaining. There is so much history and art. I wish I could give this 10 stars.

Ja
Review №50

If you love music like I love music and are interested in the people who create the great hits of history you must visit the place. I got stuck on the Tom Petty station for twenty minutes.

Ch
Review №51

Before visiting Nashville, we had never heard of the place. Really facinating exhibits and history. Did not expect to see a guitar from the member of the DC5 who was a saxophonist! Maybe because we visited late in the day, the staff were able to engage in some interesting conversations with us.

J
Review №52

Fantastic! The displays were very interesting, I love seeing all the guitars drums and pianos. There was a great mix of genres and the look into the past was phenomenal

Ni
Review №53

The museum was great! It was interactive and that is important for children with lots of energy. I plan to visit again because we didnt get to see it all.

St
Review №54

Hands down, best music museum Ive been too!!And to see James Jamersons bass in thr flesh! WOW

El
Review №55

Awesome place to start your day in Nashville. Really love this museum. A lot of history here. The museum is well made. It takes you from the beginning of music to what we have now. At the end of your tour youll be able to be part of music history by playing along. Play the guitar, bass, drums, record a song or produce music... youll have tons of fun with friends and family. Its a must go museum if your at Nashville.

As
Review №56

Very interesting and interactive! So much history to be seen and so much to do inside that adds to it!

De
Review №57

Skeptical of this place but its work the tour! Look on Groupon for a discount. Loved the artist focused exhibits especially Johnny Cash and Jimmy Hendrix! They also have a great GRAMMY exhibit

Ma
Review №58

We really enjoyed our tour. I loved watching my grandson looking at all the different radios from past years. Lots of history of wonderful musicians!

Au
Review №59

One of our favorite stops! Great museum! The big (adult) & little kids had fun in Grammy hall!

Do
Review №60

So pretty and this was my first time in Tennessee. I loved it especially downtown. I barley wanted to leave.

Re
Review №61

If you like music you should take a few hours and enjoy this place.

Me
Review №62

Was a little put off by the appearance of the building....but inside Museum was AWESOME!! We had a very enjoyable experience!!

Re
Review №63

Lots of great artifacts and info about musicians with ties to Nashville. My favorite part was getting to go hands on with making music. The one improvement I would suggest would be to rearrange the layout so that visitors walk through the narrative, rather than wandering from one exhibit to the next.

Ru
Review №64

This is absolutely awesome!Interesting and interactive!I think we played the instruments longer than we did the actual tour!The staff is friendly and very helpful.The price is right for what you get!

Te
Review №65

We highly enjoyed ourselves at the Musicians Hall of Fame. It was a great experience seeing the artifacts and playing around on the musical equipment. I recommend you visiting whether you are just visiting Nashville or you are a local.

Ji
Review №66

Great place to learn about the history of music in Nashville.

Ro
Review №67

Fun and informative. Quite a lot to see for a relatively low cost. Very nice range of musicians including popular session players. The Jimi Hendrix exhibit was quite a bit more interesting than I would have expected.

Do
Review №68

I was in Nashville for the week. I went to several museums and Nashville tourist spots. My favorite spot was the Musicians Hall of Fame museum. I spent over two hours looking at the exhibits. Staff were super friendly and helpful! If you have one place to visit while in Nashville, make it this!!!!

St
Review №69

A magnificent collection of every aspect of the music industry! From stage clothes to recording studio equipment. It was fascinating. I absolutely loved it!

Ni
Review №70

They have everything a musician would love to see. Its relatively cheap to go to and is really fun!

Va
Review №71

Nice collection. We enjoyed the Jimi Hendrix and Grammy exhibits a lot.

R.
Review №72

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Not to be missed! If youre the least bit interested in rock and roll and how the biz works, or at least, did. This is a must see. Was my favorite part of visiting Nashvegas..err, Nashville.

Ja
Review №73

If you have a love 4 country music its a must see.you will not be disappointed.

Al
Review №74

Love love love!! It was amazing!! It was nice that when you got there they greeted you warmly and then had you watch a video that explained more about the museum as a whole. Part of it was looking at instruments and seeing memorabilia of famous performers and the other part was interactive. You got to learn more about instruments and the different parts of a recording studio!! I would definitely go again!!

Ka
Review №75

Enjoyed over two hour visit. At my age, it brought back many memories of growing up in the 50s and 60s. Very well done, comfortable and not rushed. Points out that there is way more going on behind the scenes that you have no idea how it works not how much work is involved. There were individual tributes for so many musicians. You could focus on one or dozens. It spanned Country, Rock and Roll, Woodstock and many more.

Ri
Review №76

Lots going on in this relatively new museum. Staff were personable and knowledgeable. Plenty of space for people and music. The main stage plays to a big hall, so the sound bounces quite a bit. Still the guitar wall looks amazing.

Vi
Review №77

There is so much to see and experiences for everyone. The interactive exhibit is great for younger kids and older adults alike. There are so many artifacts from so many different musicians and genres. It is a great collection and the museum and exhibits are done well. Worth going if you are a music fan.

la
Review №78

Highly recommend the tour, was really impressed with the many artists, history and equipment displayed so cool. Was like being transported into a time capsule in the history of Rock n Roll.....

Da
Review №79

Full of interesting information and memorabilia. But no cafe facilities

Pe
Review №80

Very interactive museum where you can experience everything from all the great musicians.

ma
Review №81

Informative and interesting if you in 2 RnR.

An
Review №82

I went on Groupon to buy my ticket. This place was so much fun. Lots of amazing things to see.

Ta
Review №83

It was a good time. I suggested it as a stop on a girls trip. They were not super excited about it at first. But they had a great time and were glad that we went

Re
Review №84

Fabulous museum! Ive never seen my husband so enthralled! He is a deep diving music junkie and had a great time!

Lo
Review №85

Very interesting, music is Nashvilles heart!

Jo
Review №86

Excellent Museum dedicated to the working musicians that arent always honored. These are the guys who work in the bands that the Stars play for. Lots of good information lots of memorabilia nice displays, several movie venues, a stage area and it is available to rent for private parties.

VO
Review №87

Interesting amazing so much to and learn about the industry

Gl
Review №88

This is the fun collection of real musical memorabilia. Actual instruments used by the musicians. It was a nice experience.

No
Review №89

More than you realize to do here. Loved seeing the history come to life and we all enjoyed trying our hand at all of the hands on equipment and instruments. This place brings out the music lover in all of us We will be back!

As
Review №90

Interactive, fun, so much history, and so much to do. The most fun was definitely had here

ja
Review №91

It was kind of cool to see the stuff. Only went because of a Groupon deal. Not overly exciting.

cr
Review №92

A different museum experience than I expected. It was very much about the process and the people behind the scenes that helped make our favorite music possible. The exhibits were fun and interesting.

Ro
Review №93

Awesome place. Well worth the money. One of the best music museums in the country. Very interactive and has wonderful exhibits. Will definitely return on next trip to Nashville.

Ro
Review №94

A collection that is professionally organized and displayed. One of my favorite Nashville area museums. A casual music fan can probably tour it in an hour and a half, but take your time and give yourself at least 2.5 to 3 hours. Theres more to TN history than the Civil War, historic mansions, and infamous politicians.

D
Review №95

The artifacts in this museum/hall of fame did not disappoint! Was very cool to see the musical instruments and equipment used to record all of the hits youve known all your life as well as giving lots of credit to those behind the scenes who normally dont get the credit they deserve!

Ka
Review №96

Awesome, especially the Grammy museum.

Gr
Review №97

Really enjoyed the museum. It was nice to have watch several episodes in the Ken Burns Country Music series first. I was surprised how many rock bands recorded in Nashville.

Sk
Review №98

Loved all the music history and items! Also the workers were friendly and would help with any questions. Loved the Jimi Hendrix section and the Motown section

Ga
Review №99

What a place. So much history. Make it a must visit place

De
Review №100

This place is incredible. We enjoyed this much more than the country music hall of fame. There is an incredible amount of history here of all genres of music.

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  • Address:401 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
  • Site:https://musicianshalloffame.com/
  • Phone:+1 615-244-3263
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Museum
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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