Explore Country Music History: Pay-What-You-Want Admission for Nashville Residents at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is offering pay-what-you-want admission for Nashville area residents from January 1 to January 31, 2026. This special offer is available to those living in Nashville-Davidson and its neighboring counties, including Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance to explore the museum and learn about the history of country music. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During the pay-what-you-want admission period, visitors can enjoy a variety of family and public programs, subject to availability. The museum offers family-friendly activities on weekends, such as young explorer and sensory bags, scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and gallery interactives. Additionally, there is a specialized sensory room available for individuals with sensory needs.
Parking is available at the Walk of Fame Park Garage or the SoBro Tower Garage for a flat rate of $15 (up to 3 hours) or $25 (up to 6 hours). Visitors can validate their parking at the museum's Information Desk. Museum members receive an extra $5 off the discounted rate. Current exhibitions at the museum include American Currents: State of the Music, Country’s Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising, and Rosanne Cash: Time is a Mirror.
For more information on reserving tickets, parking, and upcoming programs included with pay-what-you-want admission, visit the museum's website for locals. Don't miss the chance to explore the rich history of country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.