national museum of african american music
national museum of african american music

Experience the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in "Jubilation!" - $10 Individuals / $5 for Groups / Free for Members!

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NMAAM Building in Nashville

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NMAAM is a global music destination providing a transformative, inspirational, and educational experience across generations.

WELCOME

NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to educating and preserving music that was created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Each gallery is designed to share a different narrative and unique perspective on African American music and history, highlighting genres of music that includes gospel, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues (R&B), and hip hop. 

We’re thrilled to have you join us for an immersive journey through the rich heritage and powerful impact of African American music.

MUSEUM HOURS

Our museum will be closed on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Museum hours and days are subject to change.

To provide the fullest museum experience, the last entry for all guests, including groups, is 4:00 PM.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday – Saturday
10 – 5 PM
Sunday
12 PM – 5 PM

Admissions

  • Online tickets are non-refundable but are valid for one year after your purchase date
  • Discounts are available in person for seniors, military, first responders, educators, students, and children between 5 and 17.
  • Children under 5 are free.

Each general admission ticket includes a RFID Interactive Wristband. The wristband allows you to capture your favorite exhibits with a simple tap, create a personalized digital playlist to enjoy at home, access exclusive content based on your museum journey and take home a communication keepsake of your visit. Online tickets are non-refundable but are valid for one year after your purchase date.

FREE ADmission DAYS

Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days, sponsored by our generous partners:

  • Nissan Free Wednesdays: Every first Wednesday of the month, enjoy complimentary access to the museum galleries; excludes access to the Fisk Jubilee Exhibit
  • RFID Interactive Wristbands are $5.00 each on Nissan Free Wednesdays and Community Days

GROUP SALES

  • Groups of 10 – 19, please contact our team at groupsales@nmaam.org. 
  • Groups of 20 or more, please contact our third-party group sales provider at groupsales-clearbrook@nmaam.org.
E: groups@nmaam.org P: 615.301.8724
BUY TICKETS BECOME A MEMBER
Adult (Ages 18 – 64)
(Ages 18 – 64)
$33.33
Seniors (65+)
Discount price only available when purchasing tickets in person
$31.33
Military
Discount price only available when purchasing tickets in person, with proper ID.
$31.33
Educator
Discount price only available when purchasing tickets in person, with proper ID
$29.33
Student
Discount price only available when purchasing tickets in person, with proper ID.
$29.33
Youth (ages 5 – 17)
Discount price only available when purchasing tickets in person.
$29.33
Child (ages 4 – under)
Free Admission

MUSEUM PATHWAY

Begin your visit at the Roots Theater, where an immersive film lays the cultural and historical foundation of African American music. From there, follow the Rivers of Rhythm corridor—an interactive timeline that connects music with milestones in American history. Then, dive into the galleries in chronological order: experience spiritual uplift in Wade in the Water, feel the soul of the South in Crossroads, sway with the smooth sounds of A Love Supreme, groove through the evolution of R&B in One Nation Under a Groove, and finish with the powerful pulse of The Message—a celebration of hip hop’s enduring influence. This curated path builds rhythmically, offering a deeply moving, genre-spanning exploration of music, memory, and cultural legacy.