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The United States has been the birthplace of numerous musical genres, and some of the world’s most famous singers, songwriters and performing artists start here. These museums celebrate American musical history, through the lens of a specific artist or genre, or with a big-picture approach. Vote for your favorite music museum once per day until polls close on Monday, February 13 at noon ET. The winning museums, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Friday, February 24. Read the official Readers' Choice rules here.
The United States has been the birthplace of numerous musical genres, and some of the world’s most famous singers, songwriters and performing artists start here. These museums celebrate American musical history, through... Read More
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1. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, Ohio
Yes, this is the hall of fame for rock stars. This... More >
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2. Johnny Cash Museum - Nashville, Tennessee
This dedicated space to "The Man in Black" is packed with... More >
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3. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live - Los Angeles, California
Exhibits at the GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live in Los... More >
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4. The Museum at Bethel Woods - Bethel, New York
The Museum at Bethel Woods is dedicated to preserving the... More >
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5. Motown Museum - Detroit, Michigan
The Motown Museum in Detroit, aka Hitsville... More >
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6. Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Bristol, Virginia
This museum showcases the roles Bristol, Tennessee and... More >
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7. Patsy Cline Museum - Nashville, Tennessee
Patsy Cline died young – she was only 30 years old – but... More >
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8. GRAMMY Museum Mississippi - Cleveland, Mississippi
The 28,000-square-foot GRAMMY Museum Mississippi opened its... More >
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9. B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center - Indianola, Mississippi
The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in... More >
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10. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Nashville, Tennessee
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in... More >
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11. National Museum of African American Music - Nashville, Tennessee
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is the... More >
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12. Stax Museum of American Soul Music - Memphis, Tennessee
The Stax Museum is one of only a few museums in the... More >
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13. Musical Instrument Museum - Phoenix, Arizona
One of the largest museums on the planet dedicated to musical... More >
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14. Woody Guthrie Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
The mission of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa is “to... More >
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15. American Jazz Museum - Kansas City, Missouri
The American Jazz Museum in Kansas City celebrates the... More >
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16. Rhythm! Discovery Center - Indianapolis, Indiana
March to your own beat at Rhythm! Discovery Center, the... More >
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17. Museum of Making Music - Carlsbad, California
Learn how musical instruments are made, marketed and used... More >
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18. American Banjo Museum - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An entire 21,000-square-foot museum has been dedicated to one... More >
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19. Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum - Owensboro, Kentucky
Kentucky’s Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum... More >
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20. Sigal Music Museum - Greenville, South Carolina
The Sigal Music Museum has one of the largest historical... More >
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Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
Allison Tibaldi
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
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Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels... Read More
Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels searching for the latest and greatest in the travel industry. Her writing and photographs have appeared in print, online, and on the radio for outlets including Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, Four Seasons Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, NPR, Saveur, Departures, Rhapsody, Hemispheres, American Way, Private Air, and Serious Eats. She graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and received a fellowship to attend the 2017 Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Champagne, dark chocolate and gelato are her biggest weaknesses.
Amber Gibson
Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels searching for the latest and greatest in the travel industry. Her writing and photographs have appeared in print, online, and on the radio for outlets including Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, Four Seasons Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, NPR, Saveur, Departures, Rhapsody, Hemispheres, American Way, Private Air, and Serious Eats. She graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and received a fellowship to attend the 2017 Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Champagne, dark chocolate and gelato are her biggest weaknesses.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor... Read More
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of... Read More
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion... Read More
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and professional storyteller, she has covered topics that include wild Tahitian getaways; Sicilian wine trails, delectable Hawaiian food trends and luxury beachfront resorts. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and professional storyteller, she has covered topics that include wild Tahitian getaways; Sicilian wine trails, delectable Hawaiian food trends and luxury beachfront resorts. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
