About the Museum
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music. Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays – along with a variety of educational programs, music performances, and community events – the exciting story of this music and its far-reaching influence comes alive. We regularly feature rotating exhibitions – created in-house or from guest curators and other institutions, including the Smithsonian – in our Special Exhibits Gallery. The museum also houses a research collection and an extensive digital archive.
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