HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - The long-awaited Dolly Parton Experience is now open! Featuring several interactive elements, the new attraction will make you feel as if you were alongside Dolly as she journeyed from Locust Ridge to stages around the world.
Housed in multiple buildings, the multi-faceted Dolly Parton Experience includes exhibits that span her iconic career, the inspiration and results of her biggest dreams, the importance of her family, and even a curated exhibit that highlights Dolly’s signature style through the years.
Behind the Seams
You can see Dolly’s life behind the rhinestones in ‘Behind the Seams.” With iconic outfits, wigs, and jewelry of Dolly’s on display, fans will be able to see her life in a new light. In this one-of-a-kind exhibit, you can explore a curated selection of Dolly’s signature style through the years and a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Songteller
In “Songteller,” you’ll walk through Dolly’s life starting in her childhood and ending with her life today. You’ll even see the inspiration for and results of her biggest dreams!
You’ll start with Dolly’s coat of many colors, which is where it all began for her. As a child, Dolly’s mother took a box of rags and sewed them into a patchwork coat filled with love to keep her warm that winter. While at school the next day, her classmates made jokes about the coat. From this came her beloved song, “Coat of Many Colors.”
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Songteller is filled with displays of iconic outfits, guitars, and more. As you walk through, you can read about specific performances, movies, and moments in Dolly’s career.
Plus, there’s a great photo opportunity where you can sit on a swing next to Dolly’s name in glitter!
DreamSong
Dolly’s family and friends will continue to perform in the DreamSong theater, but now as you wait for the next show, you’ll discover the importance of faith and family in a whole new exhibit within the theater queue.
The Dolly Parton Experience provides guests with more Dolly than ever, as it is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum. To see Behind the Songteller, Behind the Seams, and DreamSong, you can plan your visit here.
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