Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol

Name: Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Address: 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, 24201, United States
Telephone: +1 423-573-1927

#3 among attractions in Bristol

Top attraction, Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a museum celebrating the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions, which recorded some of the earliest country music in America when the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers and several other musicians recorded for the first time before gaining prominence. The museum is located at 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way in Bristol, Virginia. A live radio station WBCM-LP broadcasts from within the museum. The original site of the Bristol recordings is marked by a plaque several blocks from the museum. ()

Coordinates: 36°35'47"N, 82°10'58"W

Address

101 Country Music WayBristol 24201 United States

Contact

+1 423-573-1927

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Day trips

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Universities and schools
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Birthplace of Country Music Museum open?

Birthplace of Country Music Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Birthplace of Country Music Museum?

Nearby attractions include A Work of Art Gallery & Gifts, Bristol (3 min walk), Bristol Public Library, Bristol (4 min walk), Benjamin Walls Gallery, Bristol (4 min walk), First Baptist Church, Bristol (8 min walk).