Museum Name: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Schedule: Open Daily 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years day. Closed Tuesdays in January and February
Established: 1967
Address: 222 5th Avenue South Nashville , TN 37203
Phone Number: 615.416.2001
Fax Number: 615.255.2245
Email: info@countrymusichalloffame.com
Director: Kyle Young
Website: www.countrymusichalloffame.com
Ages: K-12
Cost: Call 615.416.2001 for more information
Class Trip Pricing: To reserve any of the class trip programs or tours or for more information, call 800-852-6437 or 615-416-2001 or email us at education@countrymusichalloffame.com

The Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, museum store, on-site dining and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable museum experience

Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music.(Permanent Exhibit)

Marty Robbins: Among My Souvenirs, Presented by Great American Country Television Network (August 2007 - March 2008)

Hall of Fame Rotunda (Permanent Exhibit)

During an interactive tour of the exhibits, students learn about the history of country music. Integrating the museum's architectural details, music, films, visual art and historic artifacts, the exhibits provide students with a multi-layered learning experience. During the tour, students have opportunities to listen to recordings and to learn how the different people, styles and influences have affected the music. Students also learn about the growth and development of Nashville as a music industry center.

The Words & Music program offers students a unique opportunity to develop their creative writing and music skills by composing a song with a professional songwriter. The Words & Music Teacher's Lesson Kit assists teachers in guiding students through the process of writing song lyrics in the classroom. The completed lessons are followed by a class visit to the museum, where a professional songwriter demonstrates the process of adding melodies to lyrics. This demonstration incorporates songs that have been created from the students' original lyrics. The Words & Music lessons take approximately four to six class periods of one hour each to complete. Student lyrics must be submitted two weeks prior to the class visit to the museum. Use of the Words & Music Teacher's Lesson Kit requires the completion of a loan agreement form, which is sent to the educator with the reservation confirmation. Program includes Guided Highlights Tour.

(Available Monday and Wednesday mornings. This program is conducted at Historic RCA Studio B, located on Music Row. Students learn about Studio B's historical significance, studio design, and the three basic phases of recording - tracking, mixing, and mastering. Students explore the various roles involved in these processes and learn about the science of sound as they participate in the mixing of a recording. Groups check in at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum before proceeding to Studio B but do not tour the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum as part of this program. A teacher may choose to have a representative check-in the group in at the Museum while students go directly to Historic RCA Studio B.

(Available starting January 1, 2008) This new program gives students an opportunity to learn about some musical instruments in country music: their history, design, and the sound they create. A teacher guide accompanies this program and includes pre- and post-visit activities. A traveling trunk containing the featured instruments can be checked out at the museum for classroom use. Classroom lessons are followed by a tour of the museum, focusing on distinctive instruments in the museum's collection.

(Available November 19, 2007, to December 21, 2007) Celebrate the holiday season by bringing a student band, orchestra, or chorus to perform at the museum during our holiday celebration. Performances should last thirty minutes or less and do not have to be holiday themed. Single instrument accompaniment, recorded tracks, or a cappella performance is suggested for choirs. Students are invited to tour the museum for free before or after their performance. Guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

(Available the following Wednesdays, 2007-2008 school year : 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, 1/9, 2/6, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 5/7, and 5/28; home school groups: 4/16). In Texas it's a fiddle. In Boston it's a violin. In Nashville it depends. This one-of-a-kind, toe-tapping partnership - which could only happen in Music City , USA - joins the resources of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum with those of the Nashville Symphony. From tours to musical performances - classical to country music - Is It a Fiddle or a Violin? will challenge you to think about music in ways you never have before.