Aug 19, 2026 – Sept 19, 2026: DOE visited NMAAM to celebrate the release of her new album, Shiloh.
May 28, 2026 – June 16, 2026: The National Museum of African American Music had the honor of unveiling a Donation Corner display featuring American soul singer MAJOR.
Mar 28, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026: NMAAM celebrates the local father-daughter duo who won the 2026 GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album.
Mar 19, 2026 – May 27, 2026: The Christenberry/Bolton Family donated a collection of sheet music arranged by Harry Thacker Burleigh.
Dec 3, 2025 – Mar 19, 2026: Season 12 winner of NBC’s singing competition show, The Voice, donated memorable items from his winning journey.
Sept 13, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025: NMAAM showcased a generous donation provided by the innovative Country Rock band known as Ghost Hounds during their Americanafest performance.
Jul 19, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025: NMAAM celebrated Megan Piphus, four-time Emmy Award-winning producer, ventriloquist, and the first full-time black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street….
Feb 22, 2025 – Jul 18, 2025: R&B star Rodriquez “Jacquees” Broadnax returned to Nashville for the premiere of his documentary Call Me Que.
Nov 12, 2024 – Feb 15, 2025: On November 12, 2024, Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Bridges returned to Music City for a highly anticipated three-night residency…
Sept 7, 2024 – Nov 5, 2024: The National Museum of African American Music received a special donation from the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama.
Mar 26, 2026 – June 11, 2026: Vanderbilt University has shared with us a multi-layered artistic endeavor grounded in research on the Lovell-Quitman archive.
Dec 20, 2025 – Mar 20, 2026: The National Museum of African American Music celebrates its 5th anniversary by showcasing 5 artifact collections through its Roots and Streams project.
May 31, 2025 – Dec 5, 2025: Discover the Dom Flemons exhibition display held at the Westin Hotel Nashville Lobby.
May 10, 2025 – Dec 16, 2025: The Jubilation! exhibit celebrates the enduring legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers—a vocal ensemble that helped introduce African American spirituals to the world.
Aug 27, 2024 – May 2, 2025: A exhibition of works by Dr. David Ikard, Vanderbilt Professor of African American Diaspora Studies, exploring the deep connection between African American life and musical expression.
Jun 7, 2024 – Aug 20, 2024: An exhibition highlighting moments from the first Black Music Month celebration at the White House in 1979.
Feb 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024: Explore the Eugene Carrier Collection, featuring 46 B.B. King tour posters and a glimpse into the legendary pianist’s decade-long journey with the King Orchestra.
Oct 12, 2023 – Jan 25, 2024: Striking images and interpretations by Atlanta native, Shannon McCollum, celebrated for documenting the city’s rise in mainstream hip hop over the past 25 years.
Jul 6, 2023 – Oct 5, 2023: The This Is Hip Hop: East Coast exhibition showcased André Leroy Davis’ iconic illustrations, highlighting his work for The Source, album art, and Hip Hop visual culture.
Apr 6, 2023 – Jun 29, 2023: This exhibition featured Traci Bartlow’s photographs from Bay Area Hip Hop in the 1990s through concerts, portraits, and iconic moments that shaped the region’s legacy.
Jan 19, 2023 – Mar 30, 2023: This exhibition showcased Raymond Boyd’s iconic 1980s photographs of Hip Hop artists touring the Midwest.
Oct 21, 2022- Jan 12, 2022: A showcase of 33 vibrant works by George Clinton, highlighting the eclectic artistry and visual genius of the Prime Minister of Funk.
Sept 8, 2022 – Oct 14, 2022: Breland’s Cross Country exhibition featured 14 unique artworks by BIPOC artists, each inspired by a track from Breland’s debut album, blending music and visual storytelling.
June 18, 2026 – Sept 17, 2026: 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.
Apr 25, 2026 – June 17, 2026 The Sequence is a hip hop group formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 1979 by childhood friends Angie Stone, Blondy, and Cheryl the Pearl.
Jan 19, 2026 – April 24, 2026: The McCrary Sisters are a Nashville-based gospel group formed in 2010, known for their powerful harmonies and energetic sound rooted in their church upbringing.
Sept 13, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026: NMAAM celebrated 5-time GRAMMY winner, Keb’ Mo’, and his influence on Americana music.
Jun 6, 2025 – Dec 24, 2025: Our Uncovering Roots: The War and Treaty exhibition celebrated Michael and Tonya Trotter with four iconic stage and promotional outfits, paired with the music that inspired each look.
Apr 26, 2025 – May 20, 2025: The Uncovering Roots: Valerie June exhibition showcased the artist’s performance outfits, notable albums, and celebrated her unique blend of folk, gospel, soul, and blues.
Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 19, 2025: The Living Legends: Shannon Sanders exhibition honored the Nashville icon’s legacy, showcasing his GRAMMY, Emmy, and Dove Award–winning contributions to music and culture.
Sept 17, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025: The National Museum of African American Music celebrated Professor Alice Randall’s groundbreaking influence on African American representation in contemporary country music.
Apr 5, 2024 – Sept 9, 2024: The Uncovering Roots: Allison Russell exhibition highlighted the GRAMMY-winning artist’s journey through Folk, Bluegrass, and Country with objects marking milestones in her career.
Jan 20, 2024 – Mar 29, 2024: The Living Legends: Lorenzo Washington exhibition honored the Jefferson Street Sound Museum founder, showcasing artifacts that preserved Nashville’s Jazz, Soul, and R&B history.
Nov 16, 2023 – Jan 8, 2024: The State of Hip Hop exhibition showcased three decades of Nashville Hip Hop through artifacts, media coverage, and highlights from producers like Street Symphony and R.A.P. Ferreira.
Sept 7, 2023 – Nov 9, 2023: We celebrated James Brown’s legacy with The James Brown Exhibit, showcasing his music, style, and social impact as the Godfather of Soul.
Jun 19, 2023 – Aug 31, 2023: We honored Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands, celebrating their century-long legacy and Grammy-winning contributions to music.
Apr 16, 2023 – Jun 12, 2023: We celebrated New Edition’s 40th anniversary with an exhibit featuring their iconic tour attire and honoring their four-decade impact on R&B and pop music.
Jan 15, 2023 – Apr 9, 2023: We honored gospel legend Dr. Bobby Jones with a Living Legends exhibition highlighting his four-decade career and his lasting impact as an educator, broadcaster, and faith leader.
Sept 27, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022: In September 2022, we celebrated Hip-Hop icon Lil Wayne on his 40th birthday with a special exhibit showcasing over 25 personal artifacts.