Plan Your Visit

Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum is now open! Plan your visit now.

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No. All guests are welcome. The hotel may occasionally offer stay packages or perks; check their website for details.

Yes. Entry is timed, and popular days may sell out. A limited number of same-day tickets may be available on site, but availability isn’t guaranteed.

Use the Manage Tickets link in your confirmation email to reschedule. You may make one change at no additional charge; however, all changes are subject to availability, and not all days/times may be available. If your entry time is within 24 hours, email [email protected] for assistance.

Special offers and community access programs will be announced on our website and email list. You can opt in during checkout, or sign up here.

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‍On-site: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay

Yes. Please visit our Group Bookings page and tell us more about your group and someone will be in touch.

We’re in the heart of Downtown Nashville on the third floor of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, with a separate, dedicated entrance for Museum guests.

Address:
126 3rd Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37201

We don’t operate our own parking, however, parking can be purchased at the public garage on-site called the 211 Commerce Street Garage. Additionally, numerous public garages and parking lots are within a short walking distance.
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Find a spot: Use downtown parking maps/apps to compare nearby options.
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Rideshare & drop-off: Use the guest entrance on 3rd Ave N.

Accessible parking: ADA spaces are available in most public garages. For the closest accessible route to our entrance, email [email protected].
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Event-day tip: During concerts and other significant events, rates and availability can change quickly—plan to arrive with extra time.
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Oversized vehicles: Check garage clearance for vans, tall SUVs and buses.

The Museum and first floor Dolly Shop is open daily (Mon–Sun) 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with select early-morning and evening hours on special dates. The ticketing page shows the most up-to-date availability.

Most guests will spend 60–90 minutes on a self-guided visit.

General admission is self-guided. Guided tours and group experiences may be added later—check our website for updates or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about additional experiences!

Small personal bags up to 14″ × 14″ × 6″ are permitted. Luggage and oversized items are not allowed. Please follow security screening and staff instructions.

Personal, non-flash photography is welcome in most galleries. No flash, tripods, selfie sticks, or professional photo/video gear. Some exhibits may be designated as no-photo zones; please respect the posted signs. For media inquiries, please contact us here.

The fan art collection on display was curated by Dolly and her team over the years and we are not accepting new submissions for the exhibit at this time.

No. Firearms, knives, and other weapons are prohibited except as required by law. Security screening may be in place.

Food and beverages are not permitted in galleries. Closed-top water bottles are allowed in designated areas only.

Casual, family-friendly attire is encouraged.

Must wear shoes, sandals or flip flops.

Must not wear garments or carry items that display objectionable material in a family environment, including obscene language or graphics.

Shirts, Shorts, Pants, Dresses or Skirts must be worn at all times.

Clothing which, by nature and design, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate in a family environment are not permitted.

Face paint or masks that completely cover the face or alter a guest's identity are not permitted.

Guests may not dress as Dolly Parton to go through the museum.

All public areas are wheelchair accessible. We offer a limited number of complimentary wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis. For accommodation requests, please email [email protected] at least 72 hours before your visit.

Get more information about our accessibility offerings here.

Yes—standard strollers are welcome. Oversized strollers and wagons are not permitted for safety and gallery protection.

Only trained service animals (as defined by the ADA) are permitted.

Ages 5 and under visit free when accompanied by a paid adult, and with a valid complimentary 5 and under ticket. Ages 6-12 are eligible for a discounted Youth ticket.

Yes. The Museum has retail shops on the 1st and 3rd floors. The 1st-floor shop is open to the public without a Museum ticket, while the 3rd-floor shop is located inside the Museum and requires admission.