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Guided tour
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Explore a working letterpress studio inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where Nashville’s visual identity has been shaped since 1879.
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You get to watch a live demonstration that reveals how handset type and carved blocks become bold, collectible posters.
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Walk among presses, wood type, and imagery that have promoted Opry stars and touring artists for generations on a guided tour that gives you printshop access.
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Upgrade to include Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum admission for a deeper dive into American music history.
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Guided letterpress tour
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Print shop access
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Letterpress demonstration
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Create and take home your own souvenir poster
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum general admission (as per option selected)
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Food and beverages
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Gratuity
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Authentic letterpress tour inside Nashville’s historic Hatch Show Print with live demonstration.
Getting started
Arrive at Hatch Show Print, located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Your host will welcome you and lead the group into the working shop for a brief orientation before the demonstration.
What to expect
Founded in 1879, the shop helped define Music City’s poster style, promoting Opry greats and touring icons across the South. Today it remains a working studio, preserving the craft of handset type and carved imagery.
Features
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Guided letterpress tour: Learn how movable type, inks, and presses come together to create striking show posters.
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Print shop access: See historic presses, wood type drawers, and imagery that continue to inform new designs.
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Live demonstration: Watch the process from inking to impression, bringing a finished poster to life before your eyes.
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What to bring
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Bring along a valid photo ID.
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Keep your mobile voucher handy at the entrance for a smooth entry.
Additional information
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The print shop is located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville.
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Museum admission is available as an optional add-on.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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