On Monday evening the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker.

The evening included special tribute performances of Parton’s songs “Coat of Many Colors” and “The Seeker” by Alison Krauss & Union Station. Parton concluded the evening with remarks of her own.

The exhibit focuses on turning points throughout Parton’s more than 60-year career where she overcame obstacles and ignored naysayers to become one of the most beloved and widely recognized celebrities across the world. It is open now until September 2026.

The museum will hold a variety of programs throughout the life of the exhibit, including public programs and arts and crafts programming for families. Visitors can find more information on the exhibit and upcoming related programming on the museum’s website.

Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker includes clothing, awards, handwritten lyrics, instruments, photographs, exclusive interview footage and more. Examples of displayed items include:

An illustrated and in-depth exhibit companion book supplements the gallery presentation, featuring historical photographs and artifacts from the exhibit. The book is now available to purchase here or in the museum’s store. It will also be made available in bookstores and online outlets through a distribution partnership with the University of Illinois Press.

An additional display that celebrates Parton’s community of literacy, created through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, is presented in the museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center.

Access to the Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker exhibit is included with museum admission. A limited number of timed tickets for the exhibit are available each day. Advance reservations are encouraged and ticket availability can be found on the museum’s website.