National Museum of African American Music

Downtown Arts & music

Interactive galleries explore African American contributions to American music.

Concept scene

Does this fit your day?

Explore the details and see if this is your kind of stop.

Adjust your tastes

Your way in

Choose a musical era you know, then follow its connections into a genre you rarely listen to.

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Address510 Broadway, Nashville, TN
CostCheck current admission or event pricing

Make an outing of it.

Keep National Museum of African American Music as your starting point. Pick up to three nearby stops for a draft you can make your own.

Explore around here

Within 3 miles, measured in a straight line. Check routes, hours and entry details before you go.

Coffee break · Under 0.1 miElixr CoffeeDavidson County
Something to eat · Under 0.1 miRippy's Honky TonkNashville
A little outside · 0.1 miMusic City Walk of Fame ParkDavidson County
Another discovery · Under 0.1 miTennessee Sports Hall of FameDavidson County
Coffee break · 0.2 miPrickly Pear Coffee Co.Nashville
Something to eat · Under 0.1 miThe Twelve Thirty ClubDavidson County

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