Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour with Souvenir Photo Onstage
Description
It’s more than a Nashville landmark. Ryman Auditorium is one of the most active and celebrated venues in modern music. Generations of artists, seekers, creators, rule-breakers and rebels have made their mark on the famous stage. From Elvis to Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash to Wu-Tang Clan, Paul Simon to Tom Petty, B.B. King to Kings of Leon, the Ryman is a source of inspiration where legendary moments are still in the making. The Ryman Auditorium, built in 1892 is a 2,362-seat live performance venue and is known throughout the world as "The Mother Church of Country Music" which is one of Nashville's true icons. Now, the history of the city's most famous landmark comes to life as never before with a state-of-the-art Soul of Nashville self-guided video experience and new multi-media exhibits that will immerse guests in the rich story of the Ryman.
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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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Please Note: On-stage photo availability may vary according to Ryman Auditorium commitments.
Reviews(941)
I did not know what to expect, my wife wanted to come here but I thought it was Just amazing! I will be telling my friends that this is a must see!
Very enjoyable place to visit, lots of interesting history. Many famous acts have appeared at the Ryman over years, lots of stories and memorabilia.
A Country music history buffs must see. The story starts here. Beautiful building. I strongly consider signing up for guided tour. Lots of memorabilia. Great souvenir store
Simply wow. From the short introduction video to wandering around through musical history. Not just Country. Just about every genre is represented here. A ‘must do’ when in Nashville.
Whether or not you're a country music fan, the Ryman undoubtedly holds a special place in the annals of American music. The self-guided tour starts with a nice video about the history of the building, and then you get to explore the auditorium itself. There are several displays around the perimeter, and it's nice to simply sit down in one of the pews to take in the history. Definitely a must-see for music-lovers in Nashville.
Fun place visit and see the past history of the grant old opry, and to see how far it all has come. And to see what it happening at ryman know.
Amazing venue! Loved the history, loved the video to start the tour. Told the story and then walking around let you absorb the whole place.
Beautiful auditorium and so much history!! Very well presented with a mix of excellent storytelling and so many artifacts on display around the building.
What an amazing place….the Mother Church…Ryman Auditorium…enhance The Opry at the Ryman celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry…and it’s during the 60 Annual Country Music Association (CMA) here in Music City (Nashville, TN). The Ryman by itself is incredible for a self guided tour. Too much to mention. But if you ever get to see a concert, magic show, comedy, etc. a perfect venue. Great acoustic for music, small and quaint for a show and close to Nashville Partying Street (Broadway)…which is one city block away… full of the Honky Tonk music and great food/drinks!!!
A very surreal experience in a beautiful building, worth the visit and wish I’d been able to catch a show.
