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  • Shared Roots: NMAAM Welcomes AMERICANAFEST 2026

    Special Event – Americanafest
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    AMERICANAFEST 2026 opens where the music begins. Join the National Museum of African American Music and the Americana Music Association for a special evening celebrating the shared legacy that connects Black music to the heart of Americana. The evening features remarks from Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, and NMAAM Board Member […]

    Free

  • Heartbeat Saturdays

    Heartbeat Saturdays
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States +1 more

    Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for Heartbeat Saturday, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our resident DJ, Smoke! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]

    Free

  • Heartbeat Saturdays

    Heartbeat Saturdays
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for Heartbeat Saturday, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our resident DJ, Smoke! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]

    Free
  • Nissan Free Wednesdays: Free gallery admission for all from 10 am - 5 pm, the first Wednesday of every month. Film screening at 3 pm.

    Nissan Free Wednesdays

    Nissan Free Wednesdays
    NMAAM 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days, sponsored by our generous partner, the Nissan Foundation. Free Wednesdays: Every first Wednesday of the month, enjoy complimentary access to the museum galleries. On these days, simply show up, check in at the front desk, and immerse yourself in the history and influence of […]

    Free

  • NMAAM Presents: Sounds In Cinema

    NMAAM Presents: Sounds In Cinema
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    SOUNDS IN CINEMA  Where film meets music history. Join us for curated documentary screenings that explore the intersection of African American music and cinema, featuring authentic industry conversations and special guest appearances. Part of our Nissan Free Wednesdays programming, these screenings often include live discussions with the artists, producers, and music professionals who created the […]

    Free

  • Finding Home | Songs of Love & Justice Benefit Concert

    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    An Evening with Cheryl Slay Carr Finding Home: Songs of Love and Justice A Benefit Concert Supporting I Am Next  Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Doors Open: 6:15 PM Concert: 7:00 PM Location: National Museum of African American Music | 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Join us for Finding Home: Songs of Love and Justice, […]

    $25.00

  • Heartbeat Saturday Presents Body Language | A Dance Fitness Experience

    Heartbeat Saturdays
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Heartbeat Saturdays Presents Body Language A Dance Fitness Class with Maximize Your Mobility Saturday, October 10th | A FREE Community Event Start your Saturday with movement, music, and meaningful community connection at the National Museum of African American Music. We wanna dance with somebody! Heartbeat Saturday is kicking off its newest fitness series, Body Language, […]

    Free

  • Whitney Houston’s Faith and Genius – Book Launch & Conversation with Emily Lordi and Ann Powers

    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Join author and cultural critic Emily Lordi for a thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed music journalist Ann Powers celebrating the release of Holding Lightning. Drawing on extensive research and unprecedented access to Whitney Houston's inner circle, Lordi reexamines Houston's life, artistry, faith, and enduring cultural legacy in this book. Together, they will explore Houston's impact on […]

    Free

  • D’Angelo Day at NMAAM: Remember The Sound

    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    One year ago, we lost Michael Archer, the artist the world knew as D'Angelo. Join us as we mark one year since his passing with a day of listening, remembrance and celebration. All day in Amplify, our museum store: Remember The Sound: On the Feeling of D'Angelo, the audio documentary by Dr. Wesley J. Watkins, […]

    Free

  • NMAAM & Orchestra Noir Present: The Culture 2000 Tour II: An Inside Look

    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Join Orchestra Noir at The National Museum of African American Music for The Culture 2000 Tour II: An Inside Look -- an intimate preview of the music, story, and cultural vision behind Orchestra Noir's latest tour. As Orchestra Noir celebrates 10 years of redefining what an orchestra can look, sound, and feel like, this special […]

    Free

  • Heartbeat Saturdays

    Heartbeat Saturdays
    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for Heartbeat Saturday, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our resident DJ, Smoke! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]

    Free

  • In The Pocket | A Celebration with Lee Garrett

    National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

    The National Museum of African American Music Presents In The Pocket A Celebration with Lee Garrett Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Amplify Lounge | National Museum of African American Music  Join the National Museum of African American Music for a special edition of In The Pocket, celebrating the life, music, […]