Events from September 1, 2015 – December 7, 2021 – 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.

Special Exhibit: The Way We Worked

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

The Way We Worked explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. Visitors can also explore the local and regional history of work in a supplementary display created by the Birthplace of Country Music curatorial team.

Farm and Fun Time

Be part of the studio audience for WBCM Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time featuring special musical guests John R. Miller and Zoe & Cloyd!

Radio Bristol Book Club

Tune in to WBCM Radio Bristol as our Book Club explores Richard Polenberg's "Hear My Sad Story: The True Tales That Inspired Stagolee, John Henry, and Other Traditional American Folk Songs."

Black Friday, Holiday Open House & More!

Join us at the museum from 2:00–4:00 p.m. as we celebrate the holidays and #ArtistsSunday with live music, door prizes, a 20% discount in The Museum Store off one item, and light refreshments!