Gayle and I recently spent a very pleasant hour+ here during our recent visit to Nashville. Besides growing up with his music, we also had the benefit of watching the Ken Burns Country Music series that did a deep dive into his career and personal life. I was struck by 4 things in particular: 1. The whole "Man in Black" prison theme. In particular there was the fact that future country music star Merle Haggard was an inmate at San Quentin State Prison when he watched Johnny Cash perform on New Year's Day, 1959. The concert inspired the 20-year-old Haggard to turn his life around, abandon his criminal path, and pursue a country music career upon his release in 1960. 2. The friendship and creative bond between Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan that bridged the worlds of country and folk music. Hence my purchase of Dylan's "Nashville Skyline" CD, including the "Girl from the North Country" Duet and Cash's linear notes on the Album. 3. "I Walk the Line" (the song) and the subsequent Vivian Liberto/June Carter-related dynamics. And of course, I would remain faithful despite the temptations of "fame" and life on the road (whenever that occurs). The movie was good too. 4. The "Hurt" Video. A "heartbeat-slow goodbye" touching on mortality, legacy, and regret. Wow! read more

This was more of a gift shop with an exhibit on Johnny Cash. There were large chunks of his life glossed over. The memorabilia was nice but there wasn't too much of it. The layout leaves a lot to be desired as there is no flow of traffic or indication which was one should go. While there are many listening stations this proved difficult to access with a crowd and not much to see in those spaces. M The overall space is small, again more like an exhibit than a stand alone museum. The entry fee was pretty high ($115 for a family of four with discounts) for what took us just under an hour. I didn't shop the gift shop as I've seen these things elsewhere. I was pretty disappointed despite driving specifically to come here. read more

Worth seeing! Excellent !! Amazing job and memorabilia. Gift shop has great selection read more

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Definitely a must see in Nashville! I was very impressed with all the different pieces of history! Awesome gift shop and nice staff! read more

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This place was informative, great place to go if you like Johnny cash or not if you just like music history. You will love this place . read more

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Its a must even if a quick stop. Lots of history on Cash. Self guided tour. You can stay as long as you want. Lots of merchandise. Great location right of Broadway. read more

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Great compilation of Johnny Cash's life and achievements. The thing I liked the most was how much he admired and honored other artists. That was so nice to see and put a big smile on my face. I also loved seeing people put on the headphones to hear his music and dancing. Super joyful place! It was around $32 to get in. read more

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I had some time to kill in Nashville and love Johnny so decided to check this out. They pack a lot of memorabilia and information in a small space. I parked in a garage nearby so it basically doubled the price. So not worth that but if you are downtown anyway definitely worth stopping in. I spent about an hour and a half in here and really enjoyed it! they had a sign saying they are moving to a bigger space somewhere so maybe I'll come back to see that! I think my favorite part was the room where they had a video playing showing clips of Johnny in a lot of his minor TV roles. Very fun! read more

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When in Nashville....... You have to visit the Johnny Cash Museum Museum is not very big but it has A LOT of information and you will be here for about 1-2 hours Tons of fun facts about his life, career and awards, personal life and how much he has impacted country music. Cool artifacts, clothes, awards, memorabilia, letters he wrote to his wife, photos, videos ect There is a gift shop selling come cool merchandise. I am glad I came here, I learned alot and have a new found respect for him and his music read more

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Did you like Johnny Cash and his music? The museum is a tribute to his life. You will not regret visiting this museum. It has everything Johnny Cash. All the guitars and records he ever recorded. Expect to pay around $30. It was worth it. Johnny had many ups and downs in his life. He met the Lord and changed him. Just listen to one of his last songs, "Hurt", says it all. You are going to enjoy following his life here. read more

Fun, informative and entertaining. The Johnny Cash Museum is steps off Broadway in Nashville. Whether a fan or not, this is an inexpensive immersion into a true star of music. We dropped in while hopping around Broadway after getting tired of another "fill in the blank" country star bar. So glad we did. It's small so it can be a quick visit but you can also linger for hours reading, listening and watching history. It was fun and if you're a fan of music at all, this should be on your list. read more

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The few things I did expect from Johnny Cash Museum were career timelines and outfits he has worn during popular performances. I was truly in awe by the TOTAL experience here. We have returned back home to San Diego two weeks ago AND I'm still raving about the incredible INTERACTIVE exhibits meticulously laid out throughout the museum. This alone makes the museum go up a few notches! The first interactive exhibition is being able to listen to Get Rhythm in its various stages of release. From Vinyl (33/ 45/78 RPM); CD; tape (LIVE version as well); etc. The armory of all of Mr. Cash's records from floor to ceiling! Rooms where you can relax your feet and watch live performances on stage at concerts, live studio audiences, and music videos. Plenty of benches for guests to enjoy his expansive career. One of my favorites is the intimate viewing area of Ragged Old Flag. Our beloved Old Glory is draped down a wall and the music video plays underneath. And the beautiful lyrics are displayed on both sides. My ABSOLUTE favorite interactive audio display is CASH COVERED! This will be towards the end with a wall dedicated to all the music artists from Snoop Dogg, Everlast, Miley Cyrus, etc. There are 3 touch screen monitors with headphones and you can type in the song- which will then show you all the artists that covered the song. You'll be able to hear their rendition. To see everything inside that was owned by Johnny Cash and not replicas is so cool! Restroom is near the end of the exhibit area. read more

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As someone raised just outside of Washington, DC, where world class museums are a way of life, I've always appreciated when an exhibit doesn't just show artifacts, but tells a story -- one that stays with you. Walking into the Johnny Cash Museum, I hoped to find that. Let me start with this: if you're a Johnny Cash fan or even casually interested in music history, this place is enjoyable. We spent about 90 minutes exploring and even walked away with one of the souvenir photos (yes, we got "locked up" for it). There are some great artifacts, engaging audio features where you can listen to his voice evolve (or not, in his case -- the man's voice stayed solid from youth to twilight), and a chance to see his reach beyond country into gospel, rock, and modern covers. I particularly enjoyed the Sun Records section, which had a tie in to Roy Orbison (a favorite of my mother's) and Elvis (a favorite of my wife's mother). There's also a charming AD with Johnny promoting Acme Boots, pure vintage gold. That said, the museum doesn't quite live up to the potential of Cash's story. The omissions are hard to ignore. There's passing mention of his children (essentially, that they exist), and his first wife is nearly invisible. The museum avoids his struggles with addiction altogether, a defining chapter in both his personal life and musical journey. While I respect curatorial focus, the absence of these key life chapters makes the story feel sanitized. Truthfully, I walked away feeling like I learned more from his Wikipedia page. The layout of the museum also left something to be desired. It felt more like a crowded fan exhibit than a structured journey through a legend's life. Displays are packed in tightly, and it's not always clear where one story ends and another begins. It's as if they're doing their best with the limited square footage, but it ends up feeling a bit chaotic. And speaking of chaotic, it's obviously a major tour stop. While we were there, a tour bus unloaded and suddenly the museum went from manageable to shoulder to shoulder crowded. With the already limited room, it became difficult to linger or absorb the exhibits without being nudged along. That kind of crowding kills the mood of quiet reflection or personal connection to the story. Some of the exhibits also leaned a little cheesy. One example: a facsimile of Johnny Cash's DD 214. While I actually found it interesting to read about his military service, I was underwhelmed that this was how they chose to present it. A grainy photocopy doesn't really do justice to that part of his history. Even a short video segment or a narrated story would've brought more context and meaning. You're left wondering, couldn't we have done better? If you're expecting something on the scale or level of storytelling like the newly expanded exhibits like Graceland, in Memphis, has across the street in their new addition, this falls short. So what is it? It's not quite a museum in the traditional sense. It's part tribute, part merchandise hub, part selfie spot. Maybe it's best described as a Johnny Cash "experience." Just know going in that while it entertains, it may leave you wanting a bit more... not because it wasn't enjoyable, but because he was so much more. The museum tells part of the story. But the man in black deserved the whole song. read more

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I had never been in to Johnny Cash, but I saw it's one of the top things to do in Nashville. I left with a much bigger appreciation for Johnny Cash, and I'd consider myself a fan now. He might pop up as one of my top artists in Spotify wrapped this year. This museum was very informative and cool. It's not a very large museum and we finished it in about an hour. It's right near Broadway so great walking distance to all the honky tonks. I learned so much about Johnny Cash, his life, his music, and his legacy. If you come here not knowing about Johnny Cash, there's a high chance you'll leave as a new fan! Cute little gift shop too. read more

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I went into this museum not knowing much about Johnny Cash at all. I left with a wealth of knowledge not only about Johnny but also about music of his era, in general. The museum is not that large but you can spend 1-2 hours here for sure. Theres a gift shop in the front. The staff were friendly and helpful. There's many artifacts from Johnny's youth as well as his home, which were fun to see. read more

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The Johnny Cash Museum was a fun diversion for a rainy morning in Nashville. It's fairly small, but extremely well presented and has some excellent exhibits chronicling the life of the Man in Black. Tickets plus tax are about $30 each, so it is expensive for something that'll take you about an hour to walk through, if you read and watch everything. That being said, there is plenty to look at such as actual clothing he wore, old letters and record contracts, lots of albums, and more. If you are a fan of his Nine Inch Nails cover of Hurt, the chair used in the video is on display. The most interesting thing I saw there was a video showing all the TV and movie appearances that Cash made over the years. I didn't realize he was in as much stuff as he was. In a small room with a repeating video, you'll also see some hats and other props from his screen work, which was cool. Everything is presented through a series of passageways so photo ops can be tight when it is busy. I was still able to get a few shots and they don't mind you taking pictures inside. I am not sure if it was really worth the $60 for my wife and I to both go through, but it was informational and not something you'd want to do more that once. read more

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I thought I wrote a whole review for this place! I mean what can you say? If you are a fan of Johnny Cash, then you are going to love this place! I will first say, this place is small but there is a lot to see! With that being said, I was obsessively looking through reviews for how long it would typically take to walk through prior to visiting. We only had time our last day and only could squeeze in a 2 hour window, which was perfect because it took us about 1.5 hours to see everything. Even though Johnny Cash was big before my time, I still grew up listening to his music. Of course I also saw the movie, Walk the Line. I took so many pictures but they definitely do the museum justice. We have done a lot of those corny and super overpriced souvenir pictures at places we visited and we had the opportunity here as well. There is a huge gift shop as well. You don't have to pay and go through the museum to purchase items. The gist shop is actually the first area of when you enter the building. I purchased a shot glass, harmonica, and sweatshirt. The staff were friendly and polite. They looked like they enjoyed working there as well. read more

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We decided to check the museum out because we were looking for something to do during the day so we figured why not, now I don't want to be mean about this but this museum is kinda boring. U can probably walk through it in like 20-30 minutes way too quickly specially for what they charge. I mean it's nice to check out the artifacts & listen to the history here but overall am sorry I found it to be a bit boring. If u are a big fan am sure u would feel different & that is alright, for us it was ok overall I would say this is something to check out depending on your interest. read more

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The experience took me back to my youth. I was always a fan of The Man in Black. When visiting, take your time and read and enjoy the videos. And don't skip getting a picture with him. read more

The Johnny Cash Museum is packed full of exhibits that take you through the entire life of Johnny Cash, including some video areas ( I really enjoyed watching clips detailing his acting career. I had no idea he was in some of the shows he was in). The memorabilia was top notch, and seeing the whole scope of his career all laid out together was impressive. I certainly learned a lot that I wasn't aware of before. It was a good way to start my time in Nashville. read more

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Cash was one of the best! Very friendly greeter. Decent gift shop. Interesting museum but I was a little distracted, so the fact this was very text heavy, I didn't get too much out of it. There were some interactive clips and music stations. read more

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Such a cool spot to hit up while you're in Nashville! They have some great merch for adults and kids. I learned a lot of new things about him, June and the music industry. Definitely add this to your itinerary if you need a filler experience, you can get in and out in 20-30 minutes or take longer if you'd like! read more

Visited the Johnny Cash Museum while in Nashville. It's not very big, but they make the most of the space. There are fun facts to read and interactive features like videos and music clips that give more insight into his life and career. That said, the price is pretty steep for what you get. It took us about 30-60 minutes to go through (a lot of reading) and the total for three people was around $100. If you're a big Johnny Cash fan, you'll probably find it worth it. But as someone who isn't, I'm not sure I'd say the same. Still, it's a unique stop and a quick way to experience a piece of music history. read more

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While vacationing in Nashville we decided to visit the Johnny Cash Museum. As a Johnny Cash fan the museum was very informative & extensive. I recommend going on a week day, like we did. There are many rooms filled with exhibits & artifacts but each room was small. On a busy weekend it could get crowded & difficult to see everything. The museum covers Cash's life & career, from his poor beginnings in 1932 thru the decades until he died in 2003. This included his time in the Air Force, marriage to June Carter, the prison shows (he was an advocate for prison reform) & of course his music which crossed many genres & much much more. In addition to the fantastic memorabilia there is a wall of his gold & platinum records. Old film footages plays continuously of his performances, TV shows & movies. I was surprised to learn he was a talented artist as well. Check out the gift shop & Cash's Bar & BBQ too. The museum is a wonderful tribute to "The Man in Black"! read more

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PROS: this is cash central! There's artifacts ranging throughout his life here and it's all organized well. There's even shows performing with him in it. Staff is also very friendly CONS: I think $30 admission is outrageous since the country music hall of fame charges less and it's much larger OVERALL: if you're a huge cash fan than I can see you coming here. But if you aren't, don't, cause it's a rip off read more

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Angelo was incredible. What an excellent person to work the front! We had an unusual situation and he was lovely about helping us. We felt so welcomed and I felt bad I didn't get a chance to tip him - he's a gem. read more

Very small museum but packed with lots of Johnny Cash memorabilia. The museum closes early so I told my wife let's try and hit this place up before lunch. Once inside, it's packed with everything for the man dressed in black. Pictures, albums, awards and family, he really lived an extraordinary life. It was summer when we visited, the guard told me about a speakeasy downstairs?? Now I gotta come back! read more

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Tickets are about $30 ( seems a little expensive for a small museum) merch is expensive as well and you can bring and drinks /food inside. If you are a big Johnny cash fan you will love this museum! As a moderate fan you will appreciate this and learn new things. The museum gets back they try to let a few people in but once you get inside it's packed and looking at artifacts takes awhile because people are hovering or waiting to see and fiddle with interaction. I personally wouldn't do this again because I'm not a die hard fan and it just didn't seem worth $30 read more

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The museum is much smaller than I thought although we still had a good time. It's a lot of reading if you wanted to see everything. And they also have some interactive things but some of the screens didn't work. We were there in and out within 45 mins. For the price, I would expect more or less admission fees. If you have AAA, they will give you one dollar off or trying to get coupons from hotel lobbies or other attractions (usually there is a rack Of entertainments/activities). read more

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This was one of the top things I wanted to do in Nashville and certainly on the short list for museums as I love and respect Johnny Cash. I was a bit floored by the price - it's a smaller museum and cost was $25 per person to get inside. It's very nice and took us about 45 minutes to go through... but it wasn't worth that high of a price to me. I enjoyed seeing the memorabilia of such a great artist and learning a few new things about him, but wow! Sticker shock! read more

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Great place to visit and learn about this country music legend. Stopped in today and really enjoyed my visit. This museum tells the story of Johnny Cash's life and is chock full of memorabilia. There are videos, guitars, photos, outfits, recordings, and lots of records throughout the museum. It's not terribly big, you can see everything in less than an hour. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Nashville. read more

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Very nice museum filled with lots of information on Johnny Cash, both known and unknown (to me), including his family. I was surprised at how many things other than music he was involved with. If you find yourself in Nashville, you won't go wrong strolling through this museum ... for a $ price $. read more

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If you grew up hearing JC on your parents record player or loved Johnny Cash yourself, this is a great stop in Nashville. Get there soon after opening if you want to avoid the crowds. Great videos of JC and an opportunity to have a photo taken with JC himself. Just a lot of fun. Can do in an hour or less if needed. read more

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It was pretty pricy for admission and I felt like the layout was not ideal. Johnny Cash is a legend and we had to check it out. read more

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Wasn't sure I would like the museum, but I had a great time. Very comprehensive look at his career. Would have liked to learn more about his earlier life. Loved the studio section and an opportunity to hear his music from 33's to digital. read more

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I'd heard good things about this museum. I'm not super into most country music but have a shine for Johnny Cash, so I decided this was a good use of my time in Nashville. Admission is $25 + tax, $28 total. Upon entering, I had some initial panic/regret because the front room was SUPER crowded and the first few items I saw were replicas "similar" to Johnny Cash's possessions, which gave me trepidation. However, I think I just happened to enter at a bit of a rush, because the whole museum wasn't so crowded. Also, there were plenty of authentic objects that actually once belonged to the man in black. There was a good variety of items and exhibits. Though the museum is small, there's plenty to study. Also, a good mix-in of audio & visual elements. One cool section was a "recording studio" area where you can change the mix/sound of a few of his songs. Overall, I found the museum pretty interesting. Navigation was a bit confusing, I think they could use with some clearer signage. However, not a bad place to visit! read more

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Well worth the admission price. Cash is definitely an amazing country music icon. I started my love of his music back when I was a kid. My dad had several albums that he would play over and over. Everybody loves a nut was my favorite album. I also enjoyed Ring of Fire. They have several sitting locations where you can watch videos of the past. Be prepared to laugh, sing, praise, and cry,cry,cry. Pictures and memorabilia everywhere! If you are a fan you won't be disappointed. When you are in town please don't miss this place. read more

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Good stuff I love Johnny Cash. I literally wanted everything in here. Cant have Nashville without Johnny Cash! Johnny Cash Museum features the largest archives of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world from the man and blacks earliest childhood artifacts to the very last song he wrote. What a treat! See Johnny stage, costumes instruments, personal letters, artwork, handwritten songs, as well as artifacts from family members and notable friends. Never been so jealous of a man's wardrobe in my life ! I love Johnny Cash. 5Star. read more

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Cute place to learn all things Cash. I like his music so we thought why not? Lots of biography and discography. The "Hurt" video at the end is a tear jerker. Never knew about his first wife Vivian and have a different perception on Walk the Line now. She was vilified. I'll definitely watch her documentary now read more

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3.75 rating. If you're into Johnny Cash aka The Man in Black, you'll enjoy this museum very much. It's small but has a lot of Cash memorabilia from his life before the music business up until his death. You can pretty much go through it in an hour. If you're a reader and want to see everything, probably about two. It was a little pricy for two tickets so take your time, even though it's small, there is a lot to see. The gift shop is fairly large and offers a lot as well. read more

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