The Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Boyd III and Family Feature Gallery is our largest temporary exhibition space, spanning 2,500 square feet and designed to host immersive, large-scale installations. Nearby, the Lobby Wall Cases—four vertical glass displays—feature curated series such as Living Legends and Roots Uncovered, offering focused looks at individual artists and themes. Our Donation Corner presents newly acquired artifacts in a 10-foot glass enclosure, giving visitors a glimpse into the museum’s growing collection.

NMAAM also extends its reach beyond our walls through multiple exhibition platforms. Jubilation!, our first-ever national traveling exhibition, celebrates the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and their transformative impact on American music and culture. Supported by the Lilly Endowment, this groundbreaking exhibition brings NMAAM’s mission to audiences across the country.

Our digital exhibitions leverage technology to explore contemporary connections between Black music and culture, reaching global audiences online. Additionally, NMAAM curates rotating offsite installations at partner locations throughout Nashville, showcasing artifacts and stories in collaboration with cultural institutions like Vanderbilt University.

These evolving spaces—inside the museum, across Nashville, nationwide, and online—allow us to present a rich, ever-changing experience that celebrates African American music heritage wherever audiences are.