PLAN YOUR VISIT
Quick Facts
Open Monday–Saturday, 10a–5p, with extended hours Thursdays until 7p.
Where To Stay
Choose from a curated collection of hotels just steps from the Museum, in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Restaurants Of Note
From rooftop dining and legendary hot chicken, to Nashville’s most vibrant food hall, unforgettable meals surround your Museum visit.
Arriving Via BNA
Nashville International Airport is consistently ranked among the nation’s best, pairing live music with nonstop connections.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Quick Facts
Open Monday–Saturday, 10a–5p, with extended hours Thursdays until 7p.
Where To Stay
Choose from a curated collection of hotels just steps from the Museum, in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Restaurants of Note
From rooftop dining and legendary hot chicken, to Nashville’s most vibrant food hall, unforgettable meals surround your Museum visit.
Arriving Via BNA
Nashville International Airport is consistently ranked among the nation’s best, pairing live music with nonstop connections.
family friendly
trip planning
C&G museum Downtown Nashville
Self-Paced Exploration
Self-PacedExploration
Families can slow down, speed up, take breaks, and still feel like they “Got it.”
Multi-Generational Appeal
Multi-GenerationalAppeal
• Parents love the cultural storytelling and “Meaningful” content
• Kids naturally engage with audio, visuals, and hands-on elements
• Grandparents connect to legacy artists and music memories
Ideal For Mixed Ages
Ideal ForMixed Ages
We are Nashville’s newest family-friendly attraction. Our exhibits span decades of music and culture, connecting generations through the power of song—honoring the legends who paved the way, celebrating the voices of today, and inspiring the ones still to come.
AN AMAZING DAY
IS A CLICK AWAY!
Your C&G Museum Day-At-A-Glance
MUSEUM MORNING
Ease into your day the Nashville way—with a great Southern breakfast that sets the tone. Nashville is known for great eateries and there are many close to the C&G museum
BEFORE TOUR
Our very own Cantinas Arts Cafe here at the C&G boasts some the best of Nashville’s brews and hosts up-and-coming Christian artists every Thursday and Saturday. Grab your favorite drink and tour the C&G.
Lunch In Nashville
After your visit, keep the energy going with a quick and satisfying lunch nearby. Head to Assembly Food Hall for a wide range of options the whole family will love, or lean into a Nashville classic with hot chicken at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. Whether you’re in the mood for something light or something bold, you’re surrounded by some of the city’s best flavors.
Neighboring Attractions
Just around the corner, step into the historic museum—known as the
“Mother Church of Country Music.”
Walk the same stage that has hosted generations of iconic performers and feel the weight of music history in every wooden pew. It’s the perfect complement to your museum experience—another chapter in Nashville’s rich musical story.
You’re also within a 5–6 minute walk from other exciting attractions, including:
• The Country Music Hall of Fame
• The Johnny Cash Museum
• The National Museum of African American Music
• The Ryman Auditorium
DINNER IN NASHVILLE
Elevate your evening with a refined dining experience just steps from the museum—where the atmosphere is as memorable as the menu.
For classic steakhouse sophistication, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse delivers impeccable service and timeless elegance, or The Southern Steak & Oyster, Southern flavors meet upscale execution in a warm, polished setting.
Nashville night OUT
After your visit, keep the energy going with a quick and satisfying lunch nearby. Head to Assembly Food Hall for a wide range of options the whole family will love, or lean into a Nashville classic with hot chicken at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. Whether you’re in the mood for something light or something bold, you’re surrounded by some of the city’s best flavors.
