Tour · Downtown / Broadway
A walk through the Mother Church of Country Music, with exhibits and an onstage photo stop on most self-guided visits.
The clearest way to understand why the Ryman matters if you are not catching a show. Budget about an hour for the self-guided route; backstage and VIP options run longer when available.
Downtown / Broadway · Museum
The main country music museum, sitting downtown a few blocks off Lower Broadway.
2 to 3 hours. Longer if you add the studio tour. · Confirm current museum admission on countrymusichalloffame.org before you go.
Downtown / Broadway · Museum
An interactive museum at Fifth + Broadway devoted to the genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.
2 to 3 hours. · Adult general admission about $33.33. Youth and discount rates available; confirm on nmaam.org/visit.