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!
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
East Gallery special exhibit Goddess in Progress
Explore Greek history and art exhibitions on Level 2:
Naos featuring the colossal statue of Athena
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.
RSVP on Eventbrite for event updates and reminders!
SUMMER 2026 STEAM NIGHTS AT THE PARTHENON
Dates: July 23, August 27, & September 17
Times: 4:30-6:30 PM
QUESTIONS?
Email Kaity Hinson at Kaitlyn.Hinson@nashville.gov.