FREE ADMISSION for mnps
Free admission for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) students, staff, and faculty— and their entire families!
Simply inform museum staff you are a MNPS family for free admission.
Event Highlights:
5:00 PM- Star Talk with Astronomer, Erika Grundstrom
6:00 PM- Museum Tour with an Archaeologist
It’s time for a family field trip to the Parthenon! All MNPS families are invited to come see our newest exhibitions:
Monumental Figures, open through September 21, 2025
&
Goddess in Progress, open through April 19, 2026
DURING STEAM NIGHT YOU CAN:
Meet Vanderbilt Astronomer, Erika Grundstrom, and listen to a Star Talk at 5:00 PM that talks about myths and the constellations.
Join a 6 PM STEAM Night Museum Tour with an archaeologist.
Explore Nashville history and American art exhibitions on Level 1:
Athens of the South Gallery
Cowan Gallery featuring American art
East Gallery special exhibit Goddess in Progress
West Gallery special exhibit The Role of a Replica featuring the city’s replica collection
Explore Greek history and art exhibitions on Level 2:
Naos featuring the colossal statue of Athena
Naos featuring special exhibit Monumental Figures
Treasury with Parthenon Marbles casts, Ionic columns, and pediment maquettes
Learn from museum experts about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) connections at the Parthenon.
Build an architectural masterpiece or solve a mythology map puzzle in the Treasury on Level 2.
Take a break at the Research Station in the Treasury on Level 2.
Enjoy Centennial Park and listen to a free Exterior Architecture Audio Tour in English, Spanish, or Arabic.
SUMMER 2025 STEAM NIGHTS AT THE PARTHENON
Dates: June 5, July 10, and August 14
Times: 4:30-6:30 PM
QUESTIONS?
Email Kaity Hinson at Kaitlyn.Hinson@nashville.gov.