National Museum of African American Music, Nashville

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The National Museum of African American Music is a museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum showcases the musical genres inspired, created, or influenced by African-Americans. Its location at Fifth + Broadway in Downtown Nashville, as opposed to historically-Black Jefferson Street, has been controversial. ()

Coordinates: 36°10'33"N, 86°47'24"W

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510 BroadwayNorth Nashville (Germantown)Nashville United States

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+1 615-301-8724

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National Museum of African American Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, Nashville Arcade.

1.2 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, the Ryman Auditorium stands as a beacon of live music heritage. Known affectionately as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this iconic venue has a rich history that resonates with the sounds of legends past and present.
1.3 miSE
Indoor facility for sports and concerts
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
34 min walk • Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Nissan Stadium, Nashville
32 min walk • Nissan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, it is primarily used for football and is the home field of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League and the Tigers of Tennessee State University.
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nashville Arcade, Nashville
25 min walk • The Arcade is a covered shopping arcade in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in 1902.
~1800 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
First Horizon Park, Nashville
9 min walk • First Horizon Park, formerly known as First Tennessee Park, is a baseball park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville
19 min walk • The Nashville Municipal Auditorium is an indoor sports and concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee, which also houses the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
0.5 miSE
Park, State park, Historic walking areas
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville
14 min walk • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, also known as the Bicentennial Mall, is an urban state park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Tennessee State Museum, Nashville
23 min walk • The Tennessee State Museum is a large museum in Nashville depicting the history of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The current facility opened on October 4, 2018, at the corner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Street at the foot of Capitol Hill by the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
0.9 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville
23 min walk • The Tennessee Performing Arts Center, or TPAC, is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, occupying an entire city block between 5th and 6th Avenues North and Deaderick and Union Streets.
1.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville
39 min walk • The Ascend Amphitheater is an open-air event venue located on the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. It is set inside the Metro Riverfront Park. The amphitheater seats 2,300 in fixed seating, and 4,500 on the lawn, with a total capacity of 6,800.
1.4 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
35 min walk • The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a concert hall in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Ground was broken on December 3, 2003. The center formally opened on September 9, 2006, with a gala concert conducted by Leonard Slatkin and broadcast by PBS affiliates throughout the state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of African American Music?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Assumption, Nashville (3 min walk), Third Baptist Church, Nashville (6 min walk), Fire Hall No. 1, Nashville (7 min walk), First Horizon Park, Nashville (9 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of African American Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of African American Music:

Bus

James Robertson Parkway & 5th Avenue North Eastbound • Lines: 18 (16 min walk)
Bay 11 • Lines: 1, 17, 95X (20 min walk)

Train

Riverfront (34 min walk)