PARTHENON CALENDAR
The Role of a Replica
West Gallery
This exhibition is a hands-on exploration of what replicas can teach us and how they are used to convey the latest theories and discoveries.
Alan LeQuire — Monumental Figures
Nashville’s most prominent sculptor returns to the Parthenon with a new body of work that celebrates contemporary people, including Nashville natives, activists, musicians, and athletes.
Goddess in Progress
East Gallery
Get the story behind the creation and construction of Nashville’s Athena Parthenos with this historic exhibit. Travel with LeQuire on his journey to creating and scaling a figure that became the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world.
Architecture Tours (September)
First Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday— and more!
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (September)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
See Centennial Park as you never have before in this guided outdoor tour that will help you picture the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Discover the stories of lost statues and buildings that once stood in the park as part of a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s 100th year of statehood.
Free and open to the public.
Museum Tours (September)
Select Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 PM
Explore art and history alongside our museum experts, including our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Kidsville at the Parthenon (September)
Families with children ages 12 and under can register in advance or in the lobby beginning at 10:30 AM, and children will immediately be able to participate in activity & craft stations located upstairs.
Parthenon Symposium: Archaeological Discoveries in Nashville
6 PM Central - RSVP Required
Join a free symposium with archaeologist Dr. Adam Fracchia for an overview of recent archaeological discoveries in Nashville, from indigenous sites to 19th century finds.
Sketching the Marbles (September)
Select Thursdays 4-6 PM and Final Friday 2-4
Work alongside Parthenon artists to create your own sketch of the world-class casts of the Parthenon Marbles.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
International Archaeology Day
9 AM - 12 PM
International Archaeology Day & the TN STEAM Festival will feature family-friendly STEAM activities that highlight science and archaeology to share the legacy of Greek culture and raise awareness of the ancient world. Museum visitors can earn an “Official Archaeologist of the Nashville Parthenon” sticker.
Virtual Symposium: New Research in Greek Archaeology
10 AM Central - REGISTER
Join a free virtual talk by Dr. Debby Sneed, an archaeologist who focuses on disability in ancient Greece
Book Club: The Feather Thief
6 PM, RSVP required
Join a free book club with the Archaeological Institute of America, Nashville Society! This quarter’s book is The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson.
Sketching the Marbles (August)
Select Thursdays 4-6 PM and Final Friday 2-4
Work alongside Parthenon artists to create your own sketch of the world-class casts of the Parthenon Marbles.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Curator’s Tour: Cowan Collection
6 PM
In celebration of American Artist Appreciation Month, join a special tour of the James M. Cowan Collection of American Art led by Parthenon Curator Jennifer Richardson,
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Parthenon Symposium: Women Athletes and Tennessee Trailblazers
6 PM Central - RSVP Required
Join a free symposium with Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel, who will give us a free talk on trailblazing women college athletes in Tennessee. She’ll be accompanied by guest speaker Renee Schultz.
Centennial Stroll & Roll (Free, Guided Nature Tour)
11:30 AM & 12:15 PM, RSVP requested
Take a free, naturalist-guided tour of Centennial Park and learn more about its flora and fauna. Meet in on the east side of the Parthenon.
MNPS STEAM Night- Space Explorers
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for a special Space Explorers MNPS STEAM Night with family-friendly activities! Free admission for Metro Nashville Public Schools students and their entire families.
Features a Star Talk with a Vanderbilt astronomer and more!
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (August)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
See Centennial Park as you never have before in this guided outdoor tour that will help you picture the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Discover the stories of lost statues and buildings that once stood in the park as part of a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s 100th year of statehood.
Free and open to the public.
Painting the Parthenon (August)
Select Thursdays 4-6 PM
Learn about en plein air painting alongside Parthenon artists and paint your own version of the Parthenon with watercolors! (supplies included)
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Museum Tours (August)
Select Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 PM
Explore art and history alongside our museum experts, including our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Book Club: Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters
6 PM, RSVP required
Join a free book club with the Archaeological Institute of America, Nashville Society! This quarter’s book is Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson.
Kidsville at the Parthenon (August)
Families with children ages 12 and under can register in advance or in the lobby beginning at 10:30 AM, and children will immediately be able to participate in activity & craft stations located upstairs.
Architecture Tours (August)
First Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday— and more!
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Sketching the Marbles (July)
Select Thursdays 4-6 PM and Final Friday 2-4
Work alongside Parthenon artists to create your own sketch of the world-class casts of the Parthenon Marbles.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (July)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
See Centennial Park as you never have before in this guided outdoor tour that will help you picture the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Discover the stories of lost statues and buildings that once stood in the park as part of a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s 100th year of statehood.
Free and open to the public.
STEAM Night: Archaeologist Tour
Join us at The Parthenon for a Museum Tour with an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Greece!
This tour is part of our Hydro Heroes STEAM Night. Dive into the world of archaeology with a guided tour of this iconic site and see the Parthenon from the perspective of an archaeologist.
This event is FREE with an RSVP or for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) students, staff, and faculty— and their entire families!
MNPS STEAM Night- Hydro Heroes
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for a special MNPS STEAM Night with family-friendly activities! Free admission for Metro Nashville Public Schools students and their entire families.
STEAM Nights: July 10, August 14
Kidsville at the Parthenon (July)
Families with children ages 12 and under can register in advance or in the lobby beginning at 10:30 AM, and children will immediately be able to participate in activity & craft stations located upstairs.
Architecture Tours (July)
First Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday— and more!
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Sketching the Marbles (June)
Select Thursdays 4 - 6 PM and Final Friday 2 - 4 PM
Work alongside Parthenon artists to create your own sketch of the world-class casts of the Parthenon Marbles.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Artist Talk: Alan LeQuire
6 PM - Registration required
The Parthenon is hosting a free in-person talk with artist Alan LeQuire as he discusses sculptures created for the exhibition Monumental Figures.
Opening Reception: Alan LeQuire Exhibits
6 - 8 PM — RSVP required
Attend a special preview of the Parthenon’s newest exhibits, Monumental Figures and Goddess in Progress, by Alan LeQuire.
This event is FREE with RSVP.
Museum Tours (June)
Select Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 PM
Explore art and history alongside our museum experts, including our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
MNPS STEAM Night: Nature Explorers
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for a special MNPS STEAM Night with family-friendly activities! Free admission for Metro Nashville Public Schools students and their entire families.
STEAM Nights: June 5, July 10, August 14
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (June)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
See Centennial Park as you never have before in this guided outdoor tour that will help you picture the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Discover the stories of lost statues and buildings that once stood in the park as part of a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s 100th year of statehood.
Free and open to the public.
Architecture Tours (June)
First Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday— and more!
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Sketching the Marbles (May)
Select Thursdays 4 - 6 PM and Final Friday 2 - 4 PM
Work alongside Parthenon artists to create your own sketch of the world-class casts of the Parthenon Marbles.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Athena’s 35th Birthday
12 PM - 4 PM
The Athena Parthenos statue debuted on May 20, 1990; on May 20, 2025, we celebrate 35 years of Athena! Special programs throughout the day will feature the iconic statue.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Looted Legacies: Excavating Museum Collections
6 PM - Registration required
Join us to dig deep into museum collections to uncover the stories behind looted artifacts and their journey to the present day.
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (May)
Wednesdays at 10 AM
See Centennial Park as you never have before in this guided outdoor tour that will help you picture the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Discover the stories of lost statues and buildings that once stood in the park as part of a six-month celebration of Tennessee’s 100th year of statehood.
Free and open to the public.
Book Club: The Last Painting of Sara de Vos
6 PM, RSVP required
Join a free book club with the Archaeological Institute of America, Nashville Society! This quarter’s book is The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith.
Museum Tours (May)
Select Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 PM
Explore art and history alongside our museum experts, including our permanent exhibition of American art, temporary exhibitions, and the interior re-creation of the ancient Parthenon.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.