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Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour

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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of country legends on a self-guided tour of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a downtown venue known as ‘The Mother Church of Country Music.’ Explore five new exhibits on the Ryman Auditorium’s musical history, with footage of celebrity hosts to introduce each one. This self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour offers the chance to explore Nashville country music on your own schedule, with flexible start times throughout the day.
  • Self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour
  • See exhibits presented by country stars
  • Learn about Nashville's musical history
  • Visit any time during opening hours
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Self-Guided Tour of historic Ryman Auditorium
Get a Behind-The-Scenes look at "The Mother Church of Country Music."
Get the opportunity to record a song in the Recording Booth
Souvenir Photo Opportunity on the Ryman Auditorium stage
Enjoy the "Soul of Nashville" intro movie
Browse through the Hatch Show Print gallery and enjoy the many artifacts from your favorite artists
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Departure Point

Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219-2309

Departure Time

10/12/2020 - 12/31/2020
Monday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
1/1/2021 - 12/31/2021
Monday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Make your way to the Ryman Auditorium, where you can redeem your voucher for admission on a self-guided tour. The first stop on the tour is the “Soul of Nashville,” a state-of-the-art theater experience that uses special effects, holograms, and archival footage to introduce the Ryman Auditorium’s 125-year history, with plenty of country stars along the way, including Darius Rucker, Sheryl Crow, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, and Vince Gill.

Following the presentation, continue through the Ryman Auditorium’s exhibits; short films are hosted by Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts, and Trisha Yearwood. The exhibits cover everything from the early days of country music performance to contemporary stars: visit Workin’ on a Building, Showplace of the South, Mother Church of Country Music, Inspired: 125 Years of Performance, and Ryman Renaissance.

This self-guided tour is available from 9am to 4pm.
Itinerary
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Ryman Auditorium
Arrive at the Ryman Auditorium and redeem your voucher for a Tour ticket. At the start of your tour, you will be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during “Soul of Nashville,” a one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on more than a century of legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill.  Five new exhibits are now open: Workin’ on a Building, Showplace of the South, Mother Church of Country Music, Ryman Stage to Screen, and Ryman Renaissance. Peruse genuine artifacts and enjoy videos with hosts Charles Esten, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts and Trisha Yearwood as they take you through each chapter of the fascinating Ryman story.
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Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Your tickets will be held at the theater box office for collection on the day of the Self-Guided tour. You will be required to present this voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Please Note: On-stage photo availability may vary according to Ryman Auditorium commitments.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Grand Ole Opry Entertainment Group

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Ryman Auditorium "Mother Church of Country Music" Self-Guided Tour.

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Great history!
Lori_R
, Dec 2020
Great opportunity to learn the Ryman story!! So many great artists over the years that have and continue to make our lives richer!
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Not Happy.
Tracy_O
, Nov 2020
Didn't get to go because was closed when got there. Thought they closed at 4:00p.m. but the guy was locking doors at 1:45. We left town the following day.
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Easy and enjoyable start to finish
Teresa_J
, Nov 2020
Loved the initial introduction film ...well done, entertaining and informative. Staff was pleasant, no issues with tickets or any process from booking to attending! Beautiful experience. Loved that we all received a picture as part of our trip! Thanks so much!
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DARLENE_G
, Nov 2020
The movie at the beginning was awesome. I think Ms Nash who turned it in to what it is today should have a bronze statue out front as she did just as much or more than Ryman himself!
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Mother Church self guided tour!
Julie_K
, Nov 2020
Loved being able to see the Mother church on our own! Just to be able tonsoak in the history and the site on our own time was great. They give you a flyer to walk your course telling you a little about all the numbered stops. You also get a picture included with your tour on the stage.
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Non-Country Fans...this is your tour
Natalie_N
, Oct 2020
After a disappointing trip to the "Country Music Hall of Fame" our visit to the Ryman was just what we had been looking for. The introductory movie is well done and gives a great history of the "Mother Church of Country Music". As neither of us are really particular to country music we found this to be very informative. The displays of costumes, photos and additional video presentations were excellent. The building itself includes the exact nostalgic feel we were hoping to experience.
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Great experience
Lynn_M
, Oct 2020
Great venue and educational clean and nice touch with the picture at the end. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Nostalgia
Judith_K
, Oct 2020
So much great information about the Ryman’s history. Loved it! Interesting movie in beginning, and great picture of yourself on the stage included.
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Richard_G
, Oct 2020
Had no negative comments. It was what I had hoped for. No crowds and no distractions. A little more information about parking would have been better.
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Onstage with Old Crow Medicine Show
Xan
, Sep 2020
We had such a blast there! The tickets we had did not explain that the Ryman was closing at 3 pm that day -- everything I read said 5pm. So when we showed up at 3:10 we were turned away at the door at first. But then the security guard woman started making some calls. People on the other end were telling her no but she wouldn't settle for that. She ran to the ticket office, but they had shut down. Finally she figured out a way to print us some paper tickets on her own and gave them to us and told us to enjoy. We did! The history, the music, the building itself -- all great. At the end we got to stand on the stage for a photo and we were joined onstage by the Old Crow Medicine Show because they were rehearsing for their gig that night!
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