Country Music Hall of Fame: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: worth it for music fans
If you care about country music history, this is the most complete place to learn it, and the ticket price is reasonable for a museum this size. If you only want a quick music moment, a Ryman tour costs less and takes less time. You can add a Historic RCA Studio B tour, but it is sold together with museum admission.
Adult admission is $31.95 and youth (6 to 12) is $21.95 on the official ticket page. It is a full museum, so allow real time.
Popular all day; mornings are usually calmer, but we have not verified attendance patterns.
The deepest single collection of country music history in the city.
In the middle of downtown, open every day, and easy to book ahead online.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You love country music or want the full story behind Nashville's music scene
- You want a rainy-day activity that fills a few hours
- You only have an hour or two in Nashville
- You want a free activity (try the Tennessee State Museum)
To compare, read our review of Ryman Auditorium, RCA Studio B tour and Tennessee State Museum.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
MUSICPhoto: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0Ryman Auditorium
The historic downtown theater known as the Mother Church of Country Music, open for daytime tours and evening shows.
MUSICPhoto: Adinda Uneputty, CC BY-SA 2.0RCA Studio B tour
A guided tour of the historic recording studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings recorded, sold with Country Music Hall of Fame admission.
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Tennessee State Museum
A free museum of Tennessee history, from early peoples to the present, in a modern building near the Farmers' Market.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Country Music Hall of Fame?
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203.
What are the hours?
The museum's site says open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM Central. Check for holiday changes before you go.
How much is admission?
On the official ticket page, adult (13 and up) admission is $31.95 and youth (6 to 12) is $21.95.
Can I add the RCA Studio B tour?
Yes. It is sold as an add-on to museum admission. See our RCA Studio B page for the current prices.
