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Women In Harmony® Summit

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

Women in Harmony® is an intimate morning summit and signature luncheon designed to inspire women as they step confidently into positions of leadership, creativity, and cultural influence. Join us for a powerful half-day experience featuring Grammy-winning performances, authentic conversations with industry leaders, and a beautifully curated luncheon celebrating women who are shaping the future of […]

$50 – $125

NMAAM Presents: Sounds In Cinema

NMAAM Presents: Sounds In Cinema

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 […]

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

Drummer Boy

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

AfricaNashville, Fort Negley, and the National Museum of African American Music present: Drummer Boy Drummer Boy honors the bravery of Black soldiers who played a decisive role in the outcome of the US Civil War. It acknowledges the fierce legacy of their African ancestors and the real, hard challenges these men and women faced to […]

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

NMAAM Presents: ARTchives

The archive is alive. And this time, you’re in it! On Saturday, April 18th, ARTchives transforms NMAAM into a living canvas—where art, culture, and community converge. From a curated art exhibit, live music, and the creative energy shaped by Nashville’s Black art scene — we want YOU to add your own story as NMAAM’s living […]

$15
Advertisement for 3 events in the Playing Beyond The Field series: "Sporting Soundtracks" on February 19th, "Charley Pride: I'm Just Me" on March 18th, and "Jock Jams" on April 23rd, at 6 p.m. at NMAAM.
Playing Beyond The Field

Playing Beyond The Field: Jock Jams

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

Jock Jams: A Listening Session with Soul’d Creative Collective Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Time: 6 pm Location: The Roots Theater, National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Event Description: Join us for a live listening session with Nashville’s Soul’d Creative Collective dedicated to exploring the “jock jam”—a category of songs […]

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