EDUCATION
Virtual Museum, Digital Resources, Classroom Resources, and Speaker’s Bureau
As part of Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, the Nashville Parthenon provides memorable learning experiences for local, regional, and national audiences. From field trips and group visits to virtual programs and classroom resources, K-12 education at the Parthenon provides an inclusive learning environment that aligns with Tennessee state education standards. The Parthenon is the ideal museum to learn about visual art, architecture, engineering, history, math, science, and technology.
Virtual education programs, virtual field trips, virtual Ask an Expert, 3D museum tour, digital exhibits, YouTube videos
Program documents, Parthenon Create series, MNPS STEAM Expedition to the Parthenon
Community presentations
Virtual Museum
Now more than ever, you can explore the Nashville Parthenon digitally! Schedule a virtual program, explore the museum in 3D, or browse our digital exhibits and video offerings today.
Virtual Education Programs:
No school buses required! Download and submit our Virtual Program Request Form to start scheduling your digital learning experience today.
Send completed Virtual Program Request Forms to tours@parthenon.org.
Virtual Ask an Expert:
Do you have a specific question about our paintings, sculptures, architecture, or archaeology? Is there something about the Tennessee Centennial Exposition that piqued your interest?
Send us your question today to receive an email or video reply from one of our museum experts!
Virtual Museum Tour:
Treat yourself to a virtual museum tour by using the 3D model below to browse the permanent collection of art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior recreation of the Parthenon complete with the colossal statue of Athena.
Please note: To easily jump between the two Parthenon levels, click the third icon in the 3D tour and select your level.
Virtual Exhibitions:
Digital Exhibit: Cowan Collection (permanent)
Digital Exhibit: The Odyssey: A Retelling (2022)
Digital Exhibit: Looking Back: 125 Years After the Tennessee Centennial Exposition (2022)
Digital Exhibit: Red Arrow - Show Up! (2022)
Digital Exhibit: Kindred Links by Omari Booker and Henry L. Jones* (2021)
Digital Exhibit: Central South Revisited: 1966-1983* (2021)
Digital Exhibit: Meyer Wolfe: The Star of All Things (2021)
Digital Exhibit: Antikythera Mechanism (2021)
Digital Exhibit: Lynn Goldsmith: The Looking Glass (2021)
*email info@parthenon.org to request free editable .ppt file for educational use
Nashville Parthenon Videos:
Subscribe to the Nashville Parthenon YouTube Channel.
Browse virtual content created for K-12 and adult audiences to learn about the newest exhibitions and permanent collection, hear scholarly programs, watch musical performances, and go behind-the-scenes at the museum. New videos are uploaded often!
Classroom Resources
Are you an educator seeking new ideas for your classroom? The Nashville Parthenon is always developing new educational resources for K-12 students on archaeology, history, social studies, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) subjects. We work closely with MNPS (Metro Nashville Public Schools) to align state education standards with our programs and lesson plans, which can be used on their own or to extend the learning of a field trip. The variety of resources below are all open to adaptation to best fit your curriculum. All educational resources are free!
General Resources:
Información del Partenón en español
Parthenon summary (large print)
Kidsville Guide to the Parthenon
Architecture Audio Tour Transcript: English, Español, عربي
The Odyssey & the Nashville Parthenon (9th grade)
Math Lesson Plan (3rd-4th grades) (coming soon)
Coin Lesson Plan (6th-8th grades) (coming soon)
inclusive Resources:
Social Narratives, Visual Rules, Visual Schedule
parthenon create Resources:
Grids and Athena page for YouTube Video
Negative Space and Metopes page for YouTubeVideo
MNPS STEAM Expedition to the Parthenon Resources, 6th grade:
VIRTUAL, 2021-2022
Virtual STEAM Expedition to the Parthenon Resource Packet (online)
STEAM Pre-Visit Activity: Introduction, Vocabulary, Reading Assignment
Greek Mythology & Architecture Virtual Program slides
STEAM Polychromy Coloring Book
STEAM Post-Visit Reflection Questions
STEAM Post-Visit Architecture Challenge
art cart program Resources:
Art Cart: Persephone: Daughter or Queen? (retired)
gallery talk program Resources:
Speaker’s Bureau
Our staff and docents love to bring the Parthenon beyond its walls and out into the community! Use this form to request a speaker at your school, organization, company, church, or other venue.
Stay Connected
We would love to hear about your visit!
Tag us #NashvilleParthenon
Facebook: @NashvilleParthenon
Instagram: @NashvilleParthenon
Twitter: @NashParthenon
YouTube: Nashville Parthenon
For questions or additional information on education at the Nashville Parthenon, contact Katie Petrole, Assistant Director, at katherine.petrole@nashville.gov.