The Parthenon

Category: Art museum in Nashville, Tennessee

Address: 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

Phone: +16158628431

Opening hours

Sunday: 12:30–4:30PM

Monday: 9AM–7PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Stephen Lowrie

Oct 10, 2022

Lots of art and history.

Greg Roderick

Oct 10, 2022

It's a place to do a little walk around. There's a museum inside with some fine and contemporary works of art. All this for a $10.00 entrance fee. In addition to that there's a great statue inside on the 2nd level to wonder at.

Didier Ortiz

Oct 9, 2022

Impressive very nice

Andrew Frisch

Oct 9, 2022

A cool life-size replica. The artwork inside, especially the statue of Athena holding Nike, is worth seeing. I love that it's all located right in Centennial Park as well. Makes for a nice opportunity to relax and get a little culture all at once.

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Questions & Answers

cost per person?

xQc Junior | Oct 10, 2018
Lori C | Oct 10, 2018

6 dollars and it is worth it. There is a lot of history in there.

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Is there a statue of Athena... it was that just for Percy Jackson???

Thomas Routh | Oct 10, 2019
Angela Fite | Oct 10, 2019

There is a statue inside. It is 41 foot tall.

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What is the name of the lake at the Parthenon in Centennial Park

Beverly Campbell | Oct 10, 2018
Alphonso Campbell, Jr. | Oct 10, 2018

Lake Watauga

Can you make an offering or perform other acts of worship in the Parthenon

Steven Lefevre | Oct 10, 2018
Dennis Grieco | Oct 10, 2018

No.

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Is there parking

Tammy Gallagher | Oct 10, 2018
shawn McBee (Crazy McBee) | Oct 10, 2018

Yes there parking all around it

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Seems the pantheon is in the middle of a park. Can I still visit the structure outside of opening hours (not the art museum part)

Tony Liu | Oct 10, 2018
Anton Williams | Oct 10, 2018

Yes you're right its in the middle of the park to the public

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Will I be able to take a picture of the Athena Parthenos? I love Greek culture, and can't afford to actually go, so this is the closest I'll get.

stuffy hamster | Oct 10, 2018
Scott Brawley | Oct 10, 2018

Oh yes you can, you can actually get close to the goddess when you get there.

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Do they have ECV's to rent or use?

Ron Joanna Bowman | Oct 10, 2018
Vidi Vini Vici | Oct 10, 2018

Yes

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How much is the ticket?

Mimi T | Oct 10, 2018
Kim Fisher | Oct 10, 2018

Adult 6 and senior 4. Worth the price. Walk around the park too.

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Can I pray and pay my respects to the goddess?

Ronit Goswami | Oct 9, 2021
Tim Klicker | Oct 9, 2021

I don't see why not..

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Is parking available.

RAJENDRA MEHTA | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Can i get tickets at the front desk or i gotta order them online?

Laken Johnston | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Front desk

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Is it week chair accessible?

Jeannette Caldwell | Oct 10, 2019
Shuchi Singh | Oct 10, 2019

There are selective ramps on sides of the building and are around the surrounding park. The surrounding park have paved paths

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is there parking

Nick DeFelice | Oct 10, 2018
Maddi D | Oct 10, 2018

Yes

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Do you accept visa, and mastercard or is it cash only?

Arkishia Norman | Oct 10, 2018
Jason Allee | Oct 10, 2018

They do accept credit card, but I believe there is a small additional service fee using instead of cash. I think it is 2.30%

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Can you buy tickets online or does it have to be there?

Ashlee Wingo | Oct 10, 2018
Sara Harvey | Oct 10, 2018

At the door only, unless you have a group. $6 adults, $4 children over 4, under 4 is free. There is a transaction fee for all credit and debit cards.

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10:30 still not open. Must have changed times.

J.A. Robin | Oct 10, 2018
Vic Winnall | Oct 10, 2018

They normally open at 9am.

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Are there restaurants near the Parthenon ?

Emerald O | Oct 10, 2018
Sandra Oberlies | Oct 10, 2018

I ended up searching Google on the phone. Didn't like the choices cnearby and went to McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant about a 20 min drive from there, near the airport. It was FABULOUS!

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Are dogs allowed?

James Hefley | Jun 11, 2022
Debbie Bassett | Jun 11, 2022

Not in the building

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Is there a parking lot?

Michele Ahlers | Apr 12, 2022
Brian Neil | Apr 12, 2022

Yes, and it is free.

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It is listed as I photo spot in Nashville. Is it free to take pictures outside?

Audrey Portis | Apr 12, 2022
Zackary Conte | Apr 12, 2022

Absolutely! It just costs money to go inside the Parthenon!

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How long would it take to go through the inside? Thanks.

Isaias Fernandez | Feb 11, 2022
Chris Bork | Feb 11, 2022

About an hour

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Is the building wheelchair accessible? Do they have ramps to enter the building?

Daniel Fonseca | Jan 12, 2022
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes.

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Is it wheelchair friendly?

Jess Li | Dec 13, 2021
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes. It is.

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Are small dogs welcome?

N How | Oct 9, 2021
Maria Verderaime | Oct 9, 2021

I doubt inside the museum but yes on the grounds.

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I can bring my dog?

Trompillo Real | Oct 9, 2021
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Dogs not allowed in the museum.

Is the art exhibit permanent or does it change periodically?

Dan Bell | Oct 9, 2021
Brittney Edge | Oct 9, 2021

From my understanding it's the same

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Can wheel chairs be provided?

Beverly Cannon | Oct 9, 2021
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Wheelchair accessible but not sure if they provide the wheelchair.

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Is a face mask required for people with medical conditions that cannot breathe or religious beliefs?

Carla Baza | Oct 9, 2021
mizznika305 | Oct 9, 2021

Not outside. You can still enjoy the Parthenon without going inside. If you want to go inside you have to wear a mask bcuz all religions can catch covid and if u can't breathe with a mask u definitely won't breathe at all when you catch covid. Be safe.

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Can i take my dog

Amy Phan | Oct 9, 2020
Earl Williams | Oct 9, 2020

I didn't see any animals inside but right outside it's a nice size park but if you've never been there you should check it out its something iv never seen before

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Is parking free there

Julia Eads | Oct 9, 2020
Santos Arellano | Oct 9, 2020

Yes, parking is free and there is a "drop off" zone.

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What do you think?

Eros Gabriele Murador | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Recommended.

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Is this open?

Ashley Gill | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes. It is.

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Do they accept only cash or card as well?

Tangie Payne | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

They accept both.

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What is important about it

Tamara Scott | Oct 9, 2020
Sherrie Johnson | Oct 9, 2020

Yes, it is a piece of history that is beautiful!!! If you don't want to go inside, observing from the outside & reading about the history so you understands this is OK too!! It really is something to see if you have time.

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Is there a parking lot

Michael O'Connell | Oct 9, 2020
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes.

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Where to park a car

Claude Brown | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Parking lot is nearby.

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Are there shops and eatery bars close to this?

Mark Chiro | Oct 10, 2019
Aditi Saini | Oct 10, 2019

Yes

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What hours is the Grille open?

Martha Reigel | Oct 10, 2019
Mark Shibish | Oct 10, 2019

It opens 9-4:30.

Can you take pictures of the inside?

Buzzwin r | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes.

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How long does it take to walk around?

Cheryl Wheeler | Oct 10, 2019
Ela Gonzz | Oct 10, 2019

I would say an hour and a half. It's not that big inside. They'll have art exhibitions from locals, paintings, story about the real Parthenon in Greece and the main attraction, the huge statue of Athena. It's the tallest indoor statue in the U.S. and its covered in gold.

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How long was earth here

Patrice Pitre | Oct 10, 2019
gloria vancleave | Oct 10, 2019

Your question is well over my pay grade

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Is there any free parking neat the Parthenon?

ash urmom | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Is this open for Easter?

Lee Ann Mateo | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Will the Parthenon be opened to the public on March 8 since National Women's Day Event is there?

Rochelle Hass | Oct 10, 2019
Edie Heatherly | Oct 10, 2019

I just tried finding you an answer. I did find out that event starts at 5:30 pm, so there's a good chance the Parthenon will be open earlier that day. I just went there last week. It was pretty cool.

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Can we take pictures of Athena? Does it cost to get to where Athena is?

Brittny Broussard | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

You can take pictures of Athena. Museum ticket costs $6/-

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Is there a hotel near the Parthenon museum?

James Ferguson | Oct 10, 2019
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes. Google it.

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Just curious where do you rent the bikes and scooters, and how much are they? (Each transportation).

oyo ram | Oct 10, 2019
Mohammed Dhanerawala | Oct 10, 2019

You should see them parked around the Parthenon. Rides start at $1 approx

Admission is free

PAULETTEPAULETTE510 pauLETTEPAULETTE | Oct 10, 2019
Gaurab Bose | Oct 10, 2019

Yes its absolutely free.

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Is this attraction wheelchair accessible?

Heath Hudson | Oct 10, 2019
Boogie Man | Oct 10, 2019

Yes and elevator

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Is the Parthenon open on Christmas Day?

tempie thompson | Oct 10, 2018
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

No

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It may be a long shot but Are they pet friendly?

Brittany Ramirez | Oct 10, 2018
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Pets not allowed inside the museum.

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Is there handicap parking

Nancy Knuepfer | Oct 10, 2018
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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About how long does it take to go through? The baby has appointments scheduled at Vanderbilt, and we want to make sure we have enough time.

Jennifer Warren | Oct 10, 2018
Dick Wad | Oct 10, 2019

They provide lockers for "the baby"

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How much does it cost for the tour?

Cheryl Williams | Oct 10, 2018
RG. Ward | Oct 10, 2018

$6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. The guided tours occur on the first floor. On the second floor where the statue is located, you are mostly on your own. No photos are allowed on the ground floor. Take as many photos as you like upstairs.

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Do they accept debit cards or cash only?

Becca Garmon | Oct 10, 2018
Alan Embry | Oct 10, 2018

Yes

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ARE let's allowed?

Kevin Schultz | Oct 10, 2018
Kathleen Ryan | Oct 10, 2018

Pets are allowed in the park. Not the museum

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where do i park

chris simpson | Oct 10, 2018
Gwen Adams | Oct 10, 2018

There is a parking lot adjacent to the parthenon. There are several other parking lots within the park. If the lots are full there is on street parking surrounding the park.

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What time do they close on new year's eve

Foundation repair Bear (Noneya) | Oct 10, 2018
Kim Fisher | Oct 10, 2018

Don't know. Check website.

Is the Hermitage open Thanksgiving Day? If so, what are the hours?

A Google User | Oct 10, 2018
Dick Wad | Oct 10, 2019

The Hermitage is in St Petersburg

Is it handicapped accessible

George Jakubowski | Oct 10, 2018
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Is there a restroom here?

Meeka Page | Oct 10, 2018
David Hammond | Oct 10, 2018

Yes. Right by the entrance on the ground floor.

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Will it be open the day after Thanksgiving?

Stephanie Billingslea | Oct 10, 2018
Ashok Patel | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Are you open the day after Thanksgiving?

Becky Reynolds | Oct 10, 2018
Rob Bannister | Oct 10, 2018

Im not sure about the inside, but the outside should be, as it is an open park

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Prixe to get into the museum?

Steve Soulimiotis | Oct 10, 2018
robert engstrom | Oct 10, 2018

$6. $4 if you over 62 years old.

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Does it cost to get in?

Ronnie Orr | Oct 10, 2018
Matthew Kopecky | Oct 10, 2018

It was $6 for adults to see the gallery/ lower level.

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What is there to see inside.

Janet Hiatt | Oct 10, 2018
Victoria S | Oct 10, 2018

The upstairs is free where the statue of Athena and other artifacts are. The basement has both permanent and rotating art exhibits and there is an admission charge for that.

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Her staff made from?

Dr. Helen Jewett | Oct 10, 2018
Gary Kleisley | Oct 10, 2018

Original was wood and plaster it was updated in 1930S.

What do you do there

Esperanza Dominguez | Oct 10, 2017
Bianca Fowler | Oct 10, 2017

It's a site seeing location, you go inside and they have lots of art work and a few antique pieces here and there and some statues as well, there is a massive statue upstairs of Athena it's beautiful!definitely worth a visit

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Why is it in Nashville

Koreti Coffin | Oct 10, 2017
RJ SIMPKINS | Oct 10, 2017

For decades, there were more colleges and universities in Nashville than in any other city in America. In an early attempt at branding, Nashville was known as the Athens (Greece ) of the South, because of all of this higher education and learning. This was way before country music was even invented. In the 1890s, there was a world's fair in Nashville and a temporary Parthenon was constructed for that and the building was so popular, a permanent version replaced it.

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Guy Williams | Oct 10, 2017
Angelo Davis | Oct 10, 2017

The stadium is about 7-10 minutes away from the La Quinta Inn near the airport

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