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The Johnny Cash MuseumvsRyman Auditorium
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Ryman Auditorium ranks significantly higher than The Johnny Cash Museum. Ryman Auditorium comes in at 87 with endorsements from 10 sources such as Michelin Guide, Where and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Johnny Cash Museum
Fodor's
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid
Where
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
119 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201
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Fodor's "The legendary Man in Black now has a dedicated space in Nashville." Full review
Frommer's "The Johnny Cash Museum became a must-see attraction in Music City, receiving accolades from fans as well as the press." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Nashville's nickname is Music City for a reason." Full review
On the Grid "Cash’s life is displayed eloquently through the small space, really allowing an emotional connection unlike any other museum I have experienced. " Full review
Where "This small-yet-mighty museum pays tribute to the Man in Black." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Boasts the world's largest collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia, including films, handwritten notes and letters penned by Cash himself along with more than 25 costumes " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This downtown museum contains the largest collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Frommer's "Right off Lower Broadway is a small museum dedicated to the "Man in Black,” and it holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts" Full review
Ryman Auditorium Fodor's
Concierge Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler Where Show All Reviews
116 Fifth Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
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Fodor's "A country-music shrine, the Ryman Auditorium and Museum was home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Full review
Concierge "Often called the "mother church of country music." The Ryman is indeed a former house of worship, but it's the music that made it one of the world's most famous performance halls."
Frommer's "The single most historic site in the world of country music." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Grand Ole Opry took place here for 31 years... today the Opry returns to the Ryman during winter." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Ryman is a place of pilgrimage for every country music fan." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Open daily for tours, which include its new immersive "Soul of Nashville" experience, which uses state-of-the-art technology to take visitors through the auditorium's decades worth of history." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle by Nashville riverboat captain Tom Ryman... designed an auditorium, with a 100ft-high ceiling and stellar acoustics." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This expansive, mega-entertainment complex on the Cumberland River about 9mi northeast of downtown Nashville encompasses the world's longest-running live radio show, the Grand Ole Opry." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Grand Ole Opry used to be in downtown Nashville, but when it expanded and moved to the 'burbs, the historic former Opry became the Ryman Auditorium." Full review
Where "Dubbed “The Mother Church of Country Music,” Ryman Auditorium was a house of worship before it became home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974." Full review
