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Tiny Beatz

Tiny Beatz

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

Join us for the second Tiny Beatz, a hands-on music and movement program designed for young learners! Children will explore rhythm, sound, and creativity through playful music-making and movement activities. EXPERIENCE THE PROGRAM: Rhythm Exploration Discover the joy of making music through hands-on rhythm activities Movement & Music Develop coordination and confidence through playful movement […]

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
Playing Beyond The Field

Playing Beyond The Field: Charley Pride: I’m Just Me

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

Charley Pride: I’m Just Me: A Film Screening and Live Discussion Featuring Filmmaker and Director Barbara Hall and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick  Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm Location: The Roots Theater, National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203   Event Description:  Join us to honor […]

Free

615 Battle of the Drummers

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

Marching Matters Presents: 615 Battle of the Drummers Nashville, get ready to feel the rhythm like never before! Join us for an electrifying showdown as some of your favorite local Nashville high school drumlines go head-to-head, alongside dynamic college drumlines bringing the heat from beyond the city! From precision cadences to explosive beats, this is […]

$10

NMAAM Presents: WOVEN WIND

Woven Wind March 26 - June 12, 2026 NMAAM Galleries Opening Reception: March 26, 5:00-7:00 PM Woven Wind is a groundbreaking multidisciplinary project that explores the complex harmonies between music, memory, and the African American experience. Drawing from the Lovell Quitman archive, a collection of plantation records and Civil War-era photographs, this exhibition constructs an […]

FREE
Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute

Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute [EARLY SHOW]

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

Experience the songs of a generation like never before. Reimagined through the elegance of a live string quintet and the glow of thousands of candles. The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the trio’s legendary catalog into a breathtaking live experience, where beloved hits are performed by a stunning string ensemble in an intimate, candlelit […]

$60.00 – $120.00
Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute

Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute [LATE SHOW]

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

Experience the songs of a generation like never before. Reimagined through the elegance of a live string quintet and the glow of thousands of candles. The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the trio’s legendary catalog into a breathtaking live experience, where beloved hits are performed by a stunning string ensemble in an intimate, candlelit […]

$60.00 – $120.00
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

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, Nissan. 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 African American […]

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 +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

R&B Bingo

The chips will fall wherever the music lands! Prepare for an electrifying night of musical bingo at the National Museum of African American Music. Let the rhythm guide your luck in five epic rounds of bingo, spanning the most iconic decades—’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, 2010s, and Trap. Think you really know music? Our bingo game […]

$20 – $25