# Musical Instrument Petting Zoo > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Where: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 - Ages: Ages 3–14 and families - Price: Included with general museum admission: adults $28, ages 6–12 $18, ages 5 and under free; members free. - Status: Ended (last date Sat, Nov 7). - Organizer: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Official page: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/musical-instrument-petting-zoo--listing-d07e0e7adbbf89ece88b2ee5 ## About The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located in downtown Nashville near the Music City Walk of Fame, features the popular 'Musical Instrument Petting Zoo' presented by the Taylor Swift Youth Education Department on a Saturday afternoon. Here, instruments are not just exhibits behind glass, but musical toys for children to touch and play freely. These include various acoustic guitars, bass guitars, fiddles, five-string banjos, ukuleles, accordions, and assorted percussion sets. On-site professional music instructors patiently guide each child on how to hold, pluck, and play their first chord or melody, fostering their musical awareness. The museum building is modern, with elevators throughout, making it easily accessible for strollers, and a dedicated stroller parking area in the lobby. An accessible family restroom with a folding changing table and a quiet nursing room are located next to the education center. This event is suitable for children ages 3 to 14, with a suggested visit time of 2 to 3 hours. ## Similar picks coming up in Nashville - [Country Music Hall of Fame Family Thanksgiving Weekend Instrument Petting Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/country-music-hall-of-fame-family-thanksgiving-weekend-instrument-pett--listing-7aa06a4b5e01d44dd0a1f5ce) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Taylor Swift Education Center) · All ages · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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