Effective July 1, 2026, parking with the 5th & Broadway garage will increase from a flat rate of $22 to $25 when validated at the museum kiosks.
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.
June 19, 2026 – Present
Aristocrat of Bands: It Doesn’t Rain on the AOB is part of an ethnography project that captures the experiences and significant cultural traditions that are practiced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands during homecoming celebrations.
June 18, 2026 – Present
As our 2026 Black Music Month Legacy guest, NMAAM chose to recognize and showcase soul singer, songwriter, performer, and producer PJ Morton’s outstanding career through an immersive lobby exhibition. The Louisiana native is a 6-time GRAMMY winner and 22-time nominee.
February 2026 – Present
Experience The Soundtrack of the Pitch, a groundbreaking digital collaboration between NMAAM and Black Players for Change that explores the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and soccer. Featuring curated Sonic Profiles of Miles Robinson, Jeremy Ebobisse, Nkosi Tafari, Emeka Eneli, and Justin Morrow, plus exclusive playlists that celebrate how Black creativity transcends from the recording studio to the pitch.