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Tennessee · MUSEUMS

The 15 Best Museums in Nashville and Memphis

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Country music, soul, and the National Museum of African American Music three blocks from the honky-tonks. These admissions cover the collections worth a full morning rather than a quick lap. Below: what is inside each one, how long people actually spend, and where a combo ticket saves money.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - First look inside: orientation, layout, and how the museum tells the story

1.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,918 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31Our pick

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame ticket gets you two floors of modern galleries, 350,000 sq ft of artifacts, plus shops and food.

“We purchased 7 self-guided tickets for our group of 7 ladies and it was one of the main highlights of our trip (first timers). We spent a leisurely 2 hours exploring, watching mini films and getting a full experience and appreciation of country music. The gift shop is fabulous and we purchased our favorite take away there. A+ and a must-see in Nashville! Also….we showed up at 9am when they opened to avoid crowds which was a great decision!”

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Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - A Self-Guided Walk That Actually Stays Interesting

2.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 945 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Explore the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame with a self-guided walk through interactive exhibits, Taylor Swift Education Center, and Hall of Fame Rotunda.

“There were camera men filming the show that constantly stood in front of the performers so we could not see the show. The venue should have said that it was an obstructed view. I have never in my life had an event where camera men stood directly in front of the performers through an entire show.”

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Beyond The Lens Interactive Museum Admission Ticket


Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Admission Ticket in Nashville

Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Admission Ticket in Nashville - Musicians Hall of Fame Highlights: Instruments, Control Boards, and the Hendrix Stage

Nashville: National Museum of African American Music Entry

Nashville: National Museum of African American Music Entry - The interactive exhibits: where hands-on learning becomes the highlight

5.National Museum of African American Music Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 1 day · from $35

See Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music, with interactive exhibits, music tech, and standout artifacts across decades and genres.

“The museum staff was very welcoming and helpful in explaining what the experience entailed. I was traveling solo. As soon as I walked in I felt like I was accompanied by everyone in attendance!”

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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Admission

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Admission - The audio guide setup, headsets, and music moments

6.Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

A self-guided admission to the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum on Beale Street with a 5+ hour audio tour and 100 song moments.

“Very informative, loved headphones so we can listen about each exhibit. My family had a great experience. We sang and dance to the music we were able to listen from the juke box.”

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Nashville Fun Pass: Johnny Cash Museum, City Trolley, RCA Studio

Nashville Fun Pass: Johnny Cash Museum, City Trolley, RCA Studio - RCA Studio B or Hatch Show Print: pick one and commit

National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga

National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga - The Theater Experience, Where Stories Start to Land

Chattanooga Heritage Tour – Trolley Ride & Coker Museum

Chattanooga Heritage Tour – Trolley Ride & Coker Museum - Trolley Ride Logistics: Where to Meet and What the Timing Feels Like

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis - Tickets and timing, how to set yourself up for an easy visit

Smoky Mtn Cades Cove, RR/Log Museum-Foothills Pky Spring Tour

Smoky Mtn Cades Cove, RR/Log Museum-Foothills Pky Spring Tour - Cades Cove: where the Smokies feel lived-in

11.Smoky Mtn Cades Cove, RR/Log Museum-Foothills Pky Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $124

Small-group photo tour of Cades Cove and Foothills Parkway with smartphone tips, free admissions, and Sevierville ice cream.

“Rich Was very knowledgeable and gave some great info about the area along with history of the people who lived there Rich was polite and may the day go so smooth He was a great guide and very funny Took us to. Great restaurant ( onion rings and sloppy joes) were fantastic Will definitely look him up when I return to the Smokies”

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Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission - Victorian Village and Millionaire’s Row: cotton wealth, medicine, theaters

13.Memphis Discovery Tour w/ National Civil Rights Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $82

Memphis Discovery Tour blends Beale Street, Victorian Village, BBQ, and the National Civil Rights Museum, with optional riverboat time.

“Tour needed to start earlier as we were rushed going through Civil museum so we could head to riverboat only to be sitting and waiting there for a half hour before departure. Tour was informative and lunch was good.”

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Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum Visit

Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum Visit - The trolley ride: panoramic windows and a guide who keeps it fun

14.City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $44

Ride a Chattanooga trolley with panoramic views and Civil War stories, then visit Coker Automotive Museum for themed photo stops.

“My tour was good, the bus was comfortable and the guide was informative and nice. The tour length was just long enough and we got to see many different parts of downtown that made it just right.”

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Nashville: Legends of Country Music Museum Entry Ticket

Nashville: Legends of Country Music Museum Entry Ticket - What you’ll see: Willie Nelson memorabilia and classic country names