National Museum of African American Music

Ride through Nashville at night in a stadium-seating trolley and learn fascinating facts about the city's musical history from your performer guide. Enjoy musical excerpts as you sing along to classic tunes as you explore. Discover insider stories and intriguing facts about Nashville’s music heritage. Learn about the city’s current music scene as well as the people, places, and events that gave Nashville its reputation as Music City. Admire the views and points of interest including the many recording studios on Music Row, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the honkey tonk bars on Broadway, the Musicians Hall of Fame, and the Tennessee State Capitol Listen to the history of the city’s rhythm and blues heritage, its honky-tonks, and its famous music venues. Discover the people who contributed to Nashville’s iconic music scene while taking in the stunning sights of this vibrant city.

Visit Nashville's newest musical destination, the National Museum of African American Music. Experience interactive and immersive exhibits and learn the history and cultural impact behind your favorite artists. Explore the 56,000-square-foot facility, which is the only museum dedicated to educating, preserving, and celebrating more than 50 music genres and styles.  Learn about the music that was created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans, including spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, and hip hop. Discover artifacts, objects, memorabilia, clothing, and state-of-the-art technology. Each gallery is designed to share a different narrative and a unique perspective on African-American music and history. Hear the story of how a distinct group of people used their artistry to impact and change the world.

The Nashville Explorer Pass offers you a selection of over 10 must-see attractions, landmarks, and tours for one discounted pre-paid price. Save up to 10% compared to regular admission, have everything arranged in advance, and get exclusive extras. Your pass features special perks including pre-paid admissions and moonshine tastings while helping you make the most of your Nashville trip and save even more along the way. Plus, there's no need to decide what you’ll do or see in advance, and you can take up to one year after purchasing the pass to make your first visit. Choose between a Circle Pass, Music Pass, or Fun Pass: Circle Pass This pass includes access to Nashville’s Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum with choice of Historic Studio B or Hatch Show Print Tour, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum and Ole Smoky Nashville Moonshine tasting. Music Pass This pass includes access to Nashville’s Nashville's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, National Museum of African America Music, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, choice of RCA Studio B or Hatch Show Print Studio (w/ Hatch Souvenir Poster), Johnny Cash Museum and Ole Smoky Nashville Moonshine tasting. Fun Pass This pass includes access to Nashville's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Johnny Cash Museum, choice of RCA Studio B or Hatch Show Print Studio (w/Hatch Souvenir Poster) and Ole Smoky Nashville Moonshine tasting.