Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Information

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a 37 million dollar structure that spans an entire block of downtown Nashville.

Where else in America can you get a better feel for what country music is and where it came from than in Nashville? Nowhere! And Nashville claims to host the one and only Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Hailed as "the cultural and architectural crown jewel of Nashville's downtown," you just can't miss this impressive Nashville-only attraction.

Overview of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

• From the moment you first lay eyes on the impressive, 107 foot tall, city block wide, city block long, mammoth of a structure, you'll feel instantly connected with all the singers and stars who've made country music and Nashville what they are today. This "jewel of Nashville" boasts an impressive 40,000 square feet of exhibit space stretched over two floors. The museum's public areas also include a 7,000 square foot conservatory and a 200 seat theater. You'll enjoy glimpses as well as in depth exhibits of country music spanning from the turn of the century to present day.
• Did you know that the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is more than "just a museum"? It's been accredited by the American Association of Museums as the largest research center in the world dedicated to a single form of American music!

Activities and Features of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

• As an added bonus to your visit at the Museum, you'll be treated to live music which is provided daily. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum also features several great interactive displays. This is the perfect touch for children of all ages to enjoy.
• While you're visiting the Museum, be sure to check out the awesome and acoustically impressive Ford Theater. This 200-seat theater features state-of-the-art sound quality and a digital film presentation about country music around the world.
• A treasure-trove of audio clips, video clips, and one million carefully selected items are presented to you in stunning array. All are laid out to tell the story of country music, its stars, and its heritage. The story progresses chronologically as you wander through the Museum's displays and exhibits.
• The Museum also features a separate area which contains several sights, sounds, and interactions that even the youngest visitor can enjoy. See professional "pickers" introduce the instruments typically used in country music recordings. View a dance floor imprinted with the steps of popular dances. You can even try it out yourself with or without the help of on-site instructors!

Whether you're a country music fan or not, you can't help but enjoy all that the walls of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hold. Suitable and enjoyable for all ages, you won't regret your time spent at the Museum.