The Parthenon (Nashville)

Common questions about The Parthenon (Nashville)

• Where is The Parthenon (Nashville)?

  The Parthenon (Nashville) is at 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, Tennessee.

• What are the hours at The Parthenon (Nashville)?

  Typical hours: Tue-Sat 9am-4:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's The Parthenon (Nashville) like to visit on a family road trip?

  A full-scale reproduction of the Athenian Parthenon, built for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition and made permanent because Nashville liked it too much to tear down. Inside: a 42-foot gilded statue of Athena that will make your kids' jaws drop. Surrounded by the 132-acre Centennial Park — picnic spot, free if you skip the museum entrance. Off I-440 in Nashville's West End. Peak Roadtrippers Americana.

• Is The Parthenon (Nashville) family-friendly?

  Yes — The Parthenon (Nashville) earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at The Parthenon (Nashville)?

  Most families spend an hour or two at The Parthenon (Nashville), depending on kid stamina and weather.