Johnny Cash Museum

Visitors to the Johnny Cash Museum can wander through halls lined with memories and artifacts spanning the singer’s life, from his upbringing in Arkansas through his impressive career—including his launch with Sun Records, performance highlights (such as his famous appearance at Folsom Prison), and television cameos. But what makes this museum truly special are the personal effects that only a close friend could collect—childhood report cards, military uniforms, and handwritten love letters to Cash’s wives, including June Carter. The Cash Museum features interactive exhibits, an extensive gift shop, films, and a café serving light fare.

Downtown Nashville tours, including the popular Nashville trolley tours, often include the Johnny Cash Museum as one of their stops, along with other music-related attractions such as the Ryman Auditorium, the Patsy Cline Museum, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

• This museum is a must-see for Johnny Cash fans and music lovers visiting Nashville.

• There is no dedicated parking lot, but limited street parking is available on the neighboring city blocks.

• The Johnny Cash Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

The museum is located in downtown Nashville, within easy walking distance of many other attractions. Nearby is the 4th Ave N & Broadway Ave SB bus station, accessible by bus numbers 15, 18, 27, 33, 34, 38, and 61.

The museum is open from 9am until 6pm daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Known for his deep bass-baritone voice, Cash is one of the best-selling singer/songwriters of all time. Primarily known for country music, he spanned many genres, and actually had inductions into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

It usually takes about an hour to tour the museum. As the museum is self-guided, you can spend as little or as much time as you want exploring the space. If you participate in the interactive displays and watch the videos, your visit might stretch closer to two hours.

Expect the most visitors on weekends. If you can, visit on a weekday, early in the morning or a few hours before the museum closes, to avoid crowds. Keep in mind, the museum may have reduced hours or be closed for special events, so check the website before you go.

Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible, but wheelchairs are not available to borrow or rent on site. Expect wide, accessible doorways, even flooring, and open space for easy exploration for people using wheelchairs as well as for travelers pushing strollers. The facility also has accessible restrooms.

No. But Johnny Cash's Bar & BBQ, located next to the museum on Third Avenue, offers authentic barbecue and Southern food. Across the street, FGL House serves Southern-style pub fare and cocktails. Stop by Goo Goo Cluster for sweet mounds made with caramel, marshmallow nougat, roasted peanuts, and milk chocolate.

Yes. Music fans are drawn to this comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia. It’s considered one of Nashville’s must-see attractions and is authorized by the Cash estate. Many of the museum's items were donated by a friend of Cash, giving visitors a faithful depiction of the legend.

The museum showcases memorabilia and artifacts that span the country singer’s life—from his upbringing in Arkansas to career highlights, such as his appearance at Folsom Prison. Visitors can view personal items, such as childhood report cards, military uniforms, and handwritten love letters written to his wives, including June Carter.