FAME Recording Studios

After a quick informational video, you will walk through the iconic doors and see both historic Studios A and B. You will hear the first-hand stories from the last 65 years and you will feel the birthplace of “The Muscle Shoals Sound”. FAME Studios has recorded or published records that have sold over 350 million copies. This Standard Tour is approximately one hour and does not include stairs. Closed on Sunday.

The Backstage tour includes the Standard tour and also offers an extra half hour behind-the-scenes look at selected areas of the studios not available on Standard Tours. The Backstage Tour takes you behind the velvet rope including, FAME’s Publishing Office, Rick Hall’s personal office, exhibits showcasing FAME’s multiple awards including Gold Records and Song-of-the-Year awards, and exhibits focused on instruments played in historic sessions including the legendary Aretha Franklin sessions and instruments from Rick Hall’s personal collection. This tour involves stairs. Closed Sunday.

For groups of 20 or more, a special group rate of $17 is offered for the Standard Tour. Call 256.381.0801 for more details. Closed Sunday.

The gift shop inside FAME Studios is Open to the Public, with or without the Tour. You can shop for iconic FAME merchandise or pick up a variety of Muscle Shoals, Alabama souvenirs. Open M-F 9-6 and Sat 10-3. Closed Sunday.