George Gruhn, of Gruhn Guitars, were both in attendance at the opening event and admiring the instruments and amps in the exhibit. I have personally directed a number of friends and family to make the pilgrimage to visit the new museum.
Locals have told me there are also other things to do in Chattanooga, like the Tennessee Aquarium, Rocky City, Lookout Mountain, Hunter Museum of American Art, and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. But, to be honest, all of that kind of feels like filler when all I want to do is take in the Songbirds museum at my leisure and with a camera! an extensive selection of Gibson ES models, Gretsch guitars, and Bluegrass oriented flattops, banjos, and mandolins from the Gibson and Martin families. The major display themes at this time are Surf Music, British Invasion, Bluegrass, and of course Vince Gill! Songbirds has partnered with“ We Buy Guitars” so they can provide appraisals on instruments for the public and handle purchases through their New York offices. Besides concerts, Songbirds will also be conducting periodic“ Vintage Guitar Authentication Workshops” that will be held at the property, along with free guitar lessons for the public in the future. Songbirds is also available to host outside events in the museum that include catering, and of course music. Christie Carter, of Carter Vintage Guitars, and
Individual tickets to the exhibit are $ 15.95 plus tax( children under 12 are free), family 4 packs are $ 54.25, and All Access Tours guided tours are $ 38.95 per person. Hours are 10am to 6pm Monday through Wednesday, 10am- 8pm Thursday through Saturday, and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Check the website for special hours on the All Access Tours. Songbirds Guitar Museum is located at 35 Station Street in Chattanooga, and don’ t be surprised if you bump into Vince Gill or some other Country Music stars as they are enjoying this incredible collection of playable artwork! Give yourself more than a few hours to fully take in the Songbirds collection, or you’ ll be like me and need to visit again and maybe again as new instruments rotate in and out.
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