Standard

Step inside the birthplace of the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound and experience over 65 years of music history. During this approximately one-hour guided tour*, guests will explore FAME’s historic Studios A and B, hear the stories behind some of the world’s most iconic recordings, and learn how artists such as Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Otis Redding, Duane Allman, and many others helped shape American music right here in Muscle Shoals. As a working recording studio and a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, FAME offers visitors a unique opportunity to stand where music history was made—and continues to be made today.

Cost for the Standard Tour is $20, and tour times are 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 am, noon, and 2:00 pm.**

Backstage

The VIP Backstage Tour* includes the Standard Tour plus extra Backstage experiences. Backstage Tour times are  9:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, and Saturday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm.** The Backstage Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at selected areas of the studios not available on Standard tours. Indulge yourself in an exclusive experience masterfully guided by a member of the FAME team.

The Backstage Experience takes you behind the velvet rope, including FAME’s Publishing Office, Rick Hall’s personal office, exhibits showcasing FAME’s multiple awards, such as Gold Records and Song-of-the-Year awards, exhibits focused on instruments played in historic sessions, including the legendary Aretha Franklin sessions, and instruments from Rick Hall’s personal collection.

Cost: $40 (includes general admission tour attractions)
We encourage you to book your Backstage tickets through our online store to ensure your spot.

Tickets can be purchased here.  When paying with credit card, proceed like you are using PayPal until you see the credit card option.

*FAME staff can accommodate disabled individuals on the Standard Studio Tour. Unfortunately, however, the Backstage Tour Experience is not wheelchair accessible.

**FAME Studios is closed to tours Thanksgiving through Thanksgiving weekend, and during the Christmas/New Year holidays. Holiday schedules vary by year; please contact us for tour availability if you plan on visiting during the holiday season.