The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's central park. This art museum is the world's only full-scale & full-detail replica of ancient Greece's iconic temple and its 42-foot Athena statue. Tour the museum and enjoy educational events for all.

Local middle schools visit the Parthenon; the museum will be open to the public starting at 1 PM on select weekdays from January-February 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.

Now more than ever, you can explore the Nashville Parthenon digitally! Schedule a virtual program, explore the museum in 3D, or browse our digital exhibits and video offerings today.

The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. When Tennessee celebrated its 100th year of statehood with the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville took advantage of its nickname “Athens of the South” and built the Fine Art Building as a copy of Athens’ most ...

Sessions will be held at the Parthenon, off-site, or virtually — all through partnerships with Nashville creatives and beloved local institutions. Inspired by the Greek Muses and their unique areas of influence, the workshops will include modern dance instruction, comedy improv, writing seminars, and more to enhance the exhibition’s impact ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Join a Museum Tour for a closer look at Nashville history, American art, and Greek mythology at the Parthenon. A museum expert will guide you through Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, share highlights of the permanent collection of paintings in the Cowan Gallery, and introduce the temporary exhibitions currently on display.

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Feb 1, 2025 · The tour continues upstairs to Level 2, the interior re-creation of the Parthenon as it looked in the 5th century BCE where you will view the colossal statue of Athena, hear epic …

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.

Apr 19, 2024 · Repatriation and Its Impact is a new exhibit exploring and celebrating repatriation in museums, featuring the Parthenon’s own collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts.