PARTHENON CALENDAR
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.
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.
Centennial Park History Tours: 1897 Exposition (October)
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 (October)
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.
Museum Tours (October)
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 (October)
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.
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
Sketching the Marbles (October)
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.
Architecture Tours (November)
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.
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.
Museum Tours (November)
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.
Sketching the Marbles (November)
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.
Architecture Tours (December)
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.
Museum Tours (December)
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.
Sketching the Marbles (December)
Select Thursdays 4-6 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.
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.
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.
Muses Educational Series: Urania- Muse of Astronomy
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Tickets required
To close out The Muses Educational Series, the Parthenon has partnered with Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory for a talk about the myths in the stars and constellations with Vanderbilt Astronomer Dr. Erika Grundstrom.
This event will take place at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory.
Muses Educational Series: Calliope- Muse of Eloquence and Epic Poetry
2:00 - 3:30 PM - RSVP required
Join Emily Everhart, Senior Producer of Nat Geo Kids Greeking Out for a How-to on creating your own podcast. From scripting to recording to post-production, get started making your own voice heard!
This event is geared towards teens 12-18 years old and is co-hosted by Studio NPL at the Nashville Public Library- Main Branch.
Free and open to teens with RSVP.
FISK JUBILEE SINGERS (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nashville’s global musical ambassadors since 1871, will make their ECHO Chamber Music Series debut in 2025! The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an a cappella ensemble from Nashville’s Fisk University that perform Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War.
Muses Educational Series: Local to Global: The Enduring Power of Orpheus
6:00-8:00 PM - RSVP required
Join us at the Parthenon for a FREE film and screenplay workshop. No experience necessary!
Free and open to all with RSVP.
Muses Educational Series: Euterpe- Muse of Tragedy and Flute
5:30 - 7:00 PM - RSVP required
Dr. Nicole Richard Williams will share fascinating facts and stories about how music impacts our emotions and can accompany us in tragedy. There will also be a workshop component allowing attendees to explore their own connections with music. No prior musical experience or skill needed!
Free and open to all with RSVP.
Muses Educational Series: In the Footsteps of Thalia: An Improv Comedy Adventure with Unscripted
2:00-3:30 PM - RSVP required
Join us for an exciting improv performance and following workshop, connected to the Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses exhibit, at The Parthenon with Emma Supica and Anne Veal from Unscripted! This in-person event is a great opportunity to learn about the comedic arts and have a good laugh.
Free and open to all with RSVP.
LOCKELAND STRINGS (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
A distinct Nashville treasure, Lockeland Strings returns to ECHO by popular demand. This global music collective is a community arts organization that showcases local artists accompanied by string quartet.
Muses Educational Series: You Had Me at Hello- A Romance Writer’s Workshop at Parnassus Books
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM - RSVP required
Parnassus Books is pleased to partner with The Parthenon for a special workshop, You Had Me at Hello - A Romance Writer's Workshop, led by Lauren Kung Jessen. This workshop is part of a series of events themed around the muses of Greek Mythology in promotion of the Parthenon's latest exhibit, Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses. This romance workshop is inspired by Erato, the muse of lyric and love poetry.
Free and open to all with RSVP.
Muses Educational Series: The Transformative Power of Masks
2:00-3:30 PM - RSVP required
Join us at the Parthenon for a FREE masked performance of scenes from Greek tragedies and following theatrical workshop.
Free and open to all with RSVP.
SistaStrings (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
Making their ECHO debut, SistaStrings is a dynamic musical duo comprised of sisters Chauntee and Monique Ross, whose exceptional talent and versatility has made a profound impact on the music scene.
Muses Educational Series: Dancing The Muses
2:00-3:30 PM - RSVP required
Join us for a FREE dance performance and following workshop by Meg Brooker and Centennial Performing Arts Studio in the East Gallery and Naos, on Level 2. Find inspiration from Terpischore- Muse of Dance, in connection to the Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses exhibit!
Free and open to all with RSVP.
Muses Educational Series: Writing Our Story: Clio’s Gift to Modern Communities
5:30-7:00 PM - RSVP required
Join us for a free talk by Dr. Stephen Kershner from Austin Peay State University, in the Naos on Level 2. Help us celebrate the first event of the Muses Educational series, connected to the Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses exhibit!
Free and open to all with RSVP.
Christy Lee Rogers - The Muses
East Gallery
Emerging from the darkest depths and exploding in a burst of light, Christy Lee Rogers’ photographs in The Muses are sure to inspire. Figures and fabric combust in radiant scenes evoking memories of passion, tragedy, and playful exuberance.
Opening Reception— Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses
6 - 8 PM — RSVP required
Attend a special preview of the Parthenon’s newest exhibit Christy Lee Rogers: The Muses.
This event is FREE with RSVP.
NASHVILLE IN HARMONY (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
In their Parthenon debut, Nashville in Harmony are celebrating two decades of vocal performance excellence. This concert will showcase some of their favorite pieces from their 20 years of fulfilling their mission.
Gallery Talks with David Gootnick
Free Gallery talks will be given in the East Gallery at:
3:00- 3:30 PM
4:00- 4:30 PM
Talks are free with museum admission.
David Gootnick: Contemporary Kumiko
East Gallery
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.
Opening Reception— David Gootnick: Contemporary Kumiko
6 - 8 PM — RSVP required
Attend a special preview of the Parthenon’s newest exhibit David Gootnick: Contemporary Kumiko.
Community Celebration: Repatriation and Its Impact Deaccession Event
Join us for a community celebration to mark the closing of the popular Repatriation and Its Impact exhibition. The Parthenon, Metro Parks, and the Centennial Parks Conservancy are hosting an informal celebration with music, food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Repatriation and Its Impact
East Gallery
Repatriation and Its Impact is an exhibit exploring and celebrating repatriation in museums. By tracing the history of Repatriation efforts and the societal impacts, Repatriation aims to engage visitors with an issue facing museums and communities around the world.
Opening Reception— Repatriation and Its Impact
6 - 8 PM — RSVP required
Attend a special preview of the Parthenon’s newest exhibit Repatriation and Its Impact.
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble
7:30-8:30 PM
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble makes their ECHO debut this season celebrating International Women's Day with Centennial Park Conservancy. The evening will feature women composers throughout history with compositions that lend themselves to the unique reverb of the Nashville Parthenon.
BEN SOLLEE
7:30-8:30 PM
Making his ECHO debut in 2024 is composer and musician Ben Sollee. Over the last two decades, Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as multi-faceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech, and activism.
Virtual Symposium: Vrysaki Neighborhood and the Athenian Agora
11 AM Central, REGISTER
Join a free virtual talk with Sylvie Dumont, retired Registrar of Athenian Agora Excavations in Athens, Greece.
Registration required.
Museum Talk
3:30 PM
Join a Museum Talk for an up-close look at one of our museum icons.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
Art Cart
Select weekdays, times vary
Stop by the Art Cart to join a museum expert for a daily program about art and history featuring the museum’s unique collection!
Participation is included with museum admission.
Virtual Symposium: American Excavations in Corinth, Greece
10 AM Central - REGISTER
Join a free virtual talk by Dr. Ioulia Tzonou, a Greek archaeologist and Associate Director at Corinth Excavations in Ancient Corinth, Greece. Dr. Tzonou will speak about the history of American excavations in Corinth from 1896-present.
International Archaeology Day
9 AM - 12 PM
International Archaeology Day & the TN STEAM Festival will feature family-friendly STEAM activities that highlight artifacts 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.