Nashville: Musicians Hall of Fame Ticket & Grammy Gallery

Summary

Stories behind the music in Nashville’s legendary museum

You’ll step into Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum with all-day access, see legendary instruments and Jimi Hendrix’s stage, then get hands-on in the interactive GRAMMY Gallery. Try your hand at drumming or singing along with Ray Charles, soak up stories from locals, and leave feeling part of the city’s musical heartbeat.

What’s the experience like?

You walk in and it’s quieter than you’d expect for a place about music. The first thing I noticed was the smell — a little like old wood and something metallic, maybe from all those instruments lining the walls. Our tickets got scanned by a woman with a big smile who asked if we’d ever been before. We hadn’t. She pointed out the original stage where Jimi Hendrix played when he was just starting out in Nashville. Standing there, I tried to picture him tuning up, probably nervous or maybe not — hard to say with someone like Hendrix.

There’s this Fender bass behind glass — Joe Osborn’s — and our guide (I think his name was Marcus?) told us which songs it had been on: The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkel, stuff my dad used to play on road trips. It made me want to touch it but obviously you can’t. The control board from Jack’s Tracks Studio is here too; apparently Garth Brooks recorded most of his hits on that thing. You could almost hear faint echoes if you listened close enough, or maybe that was just my imagination running off.

The GRAMMY Museum Gallery is tucked away at the back and feels way more hands-on than I expected. You put on headphones and suddenly you’re drumming along or singing backup for Ray Charles (I tried — let’s just say nobody clapped). There’s a little recording booth where my friend tried DJing for about thirty seconds before giving up laughing. It smells faintly like plastic and carpet cleaner in there, but it’s easy to forget because you get caught up playing around with everything.

I left thinking about how many people never get their names on an album cover but shape the sound anyway. Nashville feels different after seeing all that — like every bar band has some secret history. If you go, don’t rush it; there are chairs everywhere if you need to sit and just listen for a while.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Musicians Hall of Fame Museum

• Arrive at Musicians Hall of Fame
• Explore instruments from music legends
• See original Jimi Hendrix stage
• Visit GRAMMY Museum Gallery
• Try interactive music exhibits

Top questions

Is the Musicians Hall of Fame wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps from the road to the front door and seating throughout.

Does my ticket include entry to the GRAMMY Museum Gallery?

Yes, admission includes full access to both the Musicians Hall of Fame and the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery.

How long can I stay inside the Musicians Hall of Fame?

Your ticket provides all-day admission so you can explore at your own pace.

Are there places to sit inside the museum?

Yes, there are many chairs available throughout for visitors who wish to sit down during their tour.

Can I bring a stroller or pram for my child?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller inside the museum.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the museum location in downtown Nashville.

What famous items are on display at the Musicians Hall of Fame?

You’ll see Joe Osborn's Fender bass, Garth Brooks’ studio control board, and Jimi Hendrix’s original stage among others.

What’s included

Your day includes all-day admission tickets to Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum plus entry to the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery; you’ll also have access to seating throughout so you can take your time exploring iconic instruments and exhibits at your own pace before heading back whenever you’re ready.