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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.
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!
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 ...
Themes of nature, harmony, and balance provide an intriguing cross-cultural dialogue with the artistic themes of the ancient Parthenon and Greek art. In 1897, James M. Cowan from Aurora, Illinois, visited the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
LIGHT THE PARTHENON. The Nashville Parthenon is proud to support nonprofit causes and awareness campaigns by changing the color of the building at night. Contact our team for availability and pricing. All lighting fees go to support the Parthenon Preservation Fund. Contact: events@conservancyonline.com| 615.455.0049.
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque. View Event →. Join a free book club with the Archaeological Institute of America, Nashville Society!
The Nashville Parthenon, originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, is a replica of the historic Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Built between 447 and 438 BCE in the Age of Pericles, the Parthenon was dedicated to the city's patron deity, Athena.
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.
Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, this 132 acre park sits in the middle of Nashville and contains buildings and monuments that both maintain historical integrity and are, in many cases, one-of-a-kind architecturally. Nashville's central park features the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art ...
On average, typical visitor spends 60 minutes in the museum. Some visitors spend 15 - 30 minutes, while others spend a few hours in the museum and Centennial Park. Visits to the Parthenon are self-guided. Free brochures with a museum map are available to help you explore.
