Events from May 9 – February 24 – The Birthplace of Country Music
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Ongoing Exhibits

Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music.

Event Series Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty's Tune-Up explores the raw and primal sounds of garage rock by showcasing tunes from obscure bands you won't hear anywhere else. Tune up and get into high gear with Scotty every Wednesday at 5pm EST!

Farm & Fun Time

Be part of the studio audience for Radio Bristol's Farm & Fun Time live variety show featuring music guests CW Stoneking and the Vaden Landers Band at the museum!

Film Screening: Rising Voices

Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary film Rising Voices/Hóthaninpi: Revitalizing the Lakota Language at the museum! The screening is complementary programming to the current special exhibit American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart  on display in the special exhibits gallery at the museum through January 31, 2020

Screening: A Conversation with Marty Stuart

A screening of last summer's program "A Conversation with Marty Stuart," recorded during the artist's visit to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The program is a Q&A with the country music star as he discussed his photography exhibit American Ballads.

Radio Bristol Book Club

Tune in to WBCM Radio Bristol as our Book Club explores Gone Home: Race and Roots through Appalachia by Karida L. Brown.