Visit the Parthenon
This Week’s Hours
MON - THURS: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | FRI - SAT: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SUN: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Special Hours & Holiday Hours: 5/16 The Treasury closes at 3:30 PM. Open 5/27 Memorial Day 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Admission
Admission can only be purchased on-site at the Ticket Counter or in the Museum Store. Centennial Park Conservancy membership can be purchased online in advance.
All credit and debit card transactions carry a 2.3% convenience fee.
CPC Members: Free
Adults: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $8.00
Youth (4-17): $8.00
Children under 4: Free
Admission Discounts
SNAP/EBT participants: Free (ID card required, up to 4 people)
Blue Star Museums: Free for active military with ID, Armed Forces-Labor Day only
Have physical or digital ID ready for a $2 discount on the Adult ($10) ticket:
Educator
College student
Military—Active & Veteran
Nurse
Group rates available for registered group tours.
Holiday Hours
As a Metro Parks facility, the Parthenon follows Metro Nashville holidays. See the list below for holiday hours:
New Year's Day: January 1 — Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Third Monday in January — Closed 01/20/25
President’s Day: Third Monday in February — Closed 02/17/25
Memorial Day: Last Monday in May — Open 05/27/24 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Juneteenth: June 19 — Closed Wednesday 06/19/24
Independence Day: July 4 — Closed Thursday 07/04/24
Labor Day: First Monday in September — Open 09/02/24 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Veterans Day: November 11 — Closed Monday 11/11/24
Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November — Closed 11/28/24
Day after Thanksgiving: Fourth Friday in November — Open Friday 11/29/24
Christmas Eve: December 24 — Closed
Christmas Day: December 25 — Closed
Helpful Links
CODE OF CONDUCT: Metro Parks Participants Code of Conduct
VISITOR GUIDES: Parthenon Museum Guides
AUDIO TOUR: Exterior Architecture (available 24/7)
PROGRAMS: Programs or Calendar
MORE INFO: FAQ
Special Closures
In addition to select Metro Nashville holidays listed above, the Parthenon will occasionally have days the museum or Museum Store closes early for maintenance, educational programs, or special events.
See below for detailed advance notice of these special closures:
Thursday, May 16: The Treasury will close at 3:30 PM.
Sunday, June 30: The Museum Store will close at 3:00 PM.
Thursday, July 25: Closing at 4:30 PM for Opening Reception
MNPS STEAM Expedition Takeover!
Local middle schools visit the Parthenon January-March 2025
The Parthenon is proud to announce its acceptance as a Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) partner for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is the sixth year of this dynamic partnership, which will see more than 2,000 local 6th graders visit the museum at the start of their Social Studies unit on ancient Greece. To provide the best experience for students and visitors, the Parthenon will be closed to accommodate large-group MNPS STEAM Expedition takeovers. The museum will be open to the public starting at 1 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays select weeks from January-March 2025.
Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Berry, MNPS Director of STEAM and Science, Dr. Heather Ihde, Coordinator of Experiential Learning, and the entire MNPS STEAM team for their support, guidance, and partnership!
Free Museum Admission Programs
Museums for All
The Parthenon is now part of Museums for All, partnering with museums across the country to make sure everyone can experience the best museums have to offer for an affordable price. Simply show an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card at the Ticket Counter to receive free admission.
The Parthenon provides free admission (up to four people per card) for families who participate in SNAP or WIC with valid card at the Ticket Counter.
Blue Star Museums
The Parthenon is proud to be a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families between Armed Forces Day and Labor Day each year.
The Parthenon provides free admission between Armed Forces Day and Labor Day for families with active military ID presented at the Ticket Counter.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star families. For more information or to find other participating museums, click the button below.
Museum Store
The Museum Store is the destination for all things Nashville Parthenon. The store has local products, such as Goo-Goo Clusters or honey made by the Centennial Park bees, plus iconic clothing, housewares, and toys. From classic T-shirts and giant pencils to mythological toys and chiffon scarves, we have something for every visitor to remember their visit. Stop by before or after exploring the museum to view the unique offerings of books, jewelry, and more.
Select products are available via the online Museum Store thanks to Centennial Park Conservancy.
Online orders, phone orders, and shipping of all other Museum Store products are unavailable. Food and beverages purchased in the Museum Store cannot be consumed inside the museum.
Hours: See Parthenon hours.
Phone: 615-862-8431
Planning an Event?
The Nashville Parthenon is a wonderful setting for your next event. From soaring columns and impressive art galleries to the majestic statue of Athena, this is the venue your guests will rave about for years to come!
If you have questions or would like to schedule a site visit, contact Centennial Park Conservancy:
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
The Parthenon would like to thank the following organizations that provide underwriting support for its exhibition and educational programming through grants and corporate partnerships with Centennial Park Conservancy. Individuals can support the Parthenon by making a donation or becoming a member of Centennial Park Conservancy. Learn more.
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Please note: The content of Parthenon exhibitions does not necessarily represent the views of the partners.
The Nashville Parthenon is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, a Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Centennial Park Conservancy is the Parthenon's support organization and works to preserve and enhance the Parthenon and Centennial Park while presenting enriching programming to share these two Nashville treasures with our community and visitors.
