Hatch Show Print

Learn all about the craft and history of letterpress printing on a guided tour of Hatch Show Print. See prints as they come off the press, learn to operate a letterpress press, and create your own keepsake print in the classroom workshop. The Haley Gallery offers restrikes of vintage Hatch Show Print works, while the gift shop offers prints, apparel, and other collectibles.

Combine a visit and tour of Hatch Show Print with a self-guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Or opt for a combo pass that also includes admission to RCA Studio B. Admission to Hatch Show Print is included in some Nashville multi-attraction passes.

• Hatch Show Print is ideal for music lovers, history buffs, and art and design fans.

• Several different guided tour options are available.

• Hatch Show Print offers free family workshops periodically.

• There are several dining options at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Hatch Show Print is located in the Fifth Avenue lobby of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Use stop No. 2 of the Old Town Trolley or Stop No. 4 on the Music City hop-on hop-off bus. The closest bus stop is Demonbreun Street and Fifth Avenue WB. There are several paid parking lots around the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Hatch Show Print is open daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Guided tours are available three times daily during the week and four times daily on weekends. Tours sell out, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Despite its location in Nashville and a strong connection to country music, Hatch Show Print has produced posters for a range of musicians. In addition to country icons such as Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Patsy Cline, Hatch Show Print has worked with Etta James, Duke Ellington, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Mumford and Sons, among others.

The best time to visit Hatch Show Print is around midday, immediately before or after your visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Coordinate the timing of your tours, so that you’re neither wasting time waiting around nor rushing from one to the other.

The Hatch Show Print tour runs for 1 hour, with tours starting on the hour. However, it’s a good idea to allow roughly 1.5 to 2 hours in total for your visit, as there is also a gallery and gift shop for you to visit after the tour.

Yes, visiting the Hatch Show Print shop is worth it, especially if you’re already at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, since they are in the same building. Fans of Nashville’s music scene or graphic design, in general, can get a lot out of the experience, including souvenirs.

Yes, making a reservation is recommended if you plan on taking a tour during your visit to Hatch Show Print. Tours only run a certain number of times per day and often sell out, so it’s best to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.

No, you can’t explore the Hatch Show Print on your own; you need to visit the print shop with the Hatch Show Print Tour for all of its hands-on experiences. However, you can go browsing and shopping at the Haley Gallery and gift shop on your own without a tour.

Yes, you are allowed to take photos at Hatch Show Print, including taking photos of the printing presses in action and of the prints themselves. However, if you want your own copy of a print, it’s best to choose from the prints and restrikes in the gallery and gift shop.