String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry
A free family programme follows Nashville’s musical history with marionettes, rod puppets, and shadow animation. The December 5 performance runs from 10:00 to 11:15 AM at Ford Theater. Museum admission is not required; walk-up tickets are available that day with limited seating.
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 – 11:15 AM CST
Venue local time · America/Chicago
Price
Free; museum admission not required
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Ford Theater, Nashville, TN
United States
Organizer
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The museum identifies shadow animation within the show and confirms December 5, 2026 at 10:00–11:15, Ford Theater and free family admission.
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