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Nashville Parthenon

The world’s only exact-size replica of the original Parthenon in Athens

HOURS & ADMISSION

This Week’s Hours

Museum:

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00- 4:30 PM | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Sunday: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Museum Store:

Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Special Hours & Holiday Hours

12/31 - Museum closes at 4:30 PM & Museum Store closed

1/1- Museum closed

12/13

DAVID GOOTNICK: Contemporary Kumiko

CLOSES DECEMBER 1, 2024

David Gootnick’s work is a contemporary interpretation of kumiko in which he uses traditional woodworking techniques to create pieces with both modern and ancient motifs.


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Know Before You Go

Before visiting the Parthenon and Centennial Park, please review hours, admission prices, and more.

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Tours, Family Activities, and More

The Parthenon has an extensive calendar of enriching activities for visitors to enjoy. Explore tours, sketching sessions, book clubs, and more.

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Kyshona - The Parthenon Sessions EP Release

Centennial Park Conservancy and the Parthenon announce a new EP of live recordings of Nashville-based artist Kyshona. This collection of recordings is the latest installment of The Parthenon Sessions - live recordings made at the foot of the great statue of the goddess Athena inside the Nashville Parthenon.

Support The Parthenon & Centennial Park

Please consider making a donation to the nonprofit Centennial Park Conservancy to advance the efforts to engage the community by supporting art exhibitions, tours, children’s activities, and other educational experiences that keep the Parthenon thriving for all guests.

Education

Education at the Parthenon focuses on applying state and national curriculum standards in fun ways for all ages. Explore resources for art, architecture, science, social studies, engineering, and mathematical problems.

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Museum Programs

The Parthenon offers a variety of programs that encourage learning inside the museum, support our mission, and make a positive impact on our community.

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Visit the Parthenon

The Parthenon is located
in Nashville’s Centennial Park

2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

 

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