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MUSEUMS – EVERYTHING BUT THE MUSIC
Parthenon Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 14 miles |
| Days/Hours: | M,Tu,Th 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; W,F,Sa 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sun 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Price: | Adults = $10; Kids (4-17) = $8; Kids (under 4) = Free |
| Website: | https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/ |
Description & Important Information
Explore the only exact sized replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Learn about why Nashville is called “Athens of the South” by discovering the museum. Learn about the history and architecture of both the original Parthenon and the Parthenon in Nashville through exhibits and educational displays. Check the website for current exhibitions.
Lane Motor Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 8 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Thurs-Mon 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Price: | Adults = $15; Kids (6-17) = $3; Kinds (5 and under) = Free |
| Website: | https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/ |
Description & Important Information
The motor Museum features over 150 unique cars and motorcycles giving you an up-close and personal experience. This is a working museum which works towards getting all of the vehicles in running order. There are even vehicle demonstrations daily at 11:00 AM included with admission.
Free parking on site.
The First Art Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 12 miles |
| Days/Hours: | M,Fr,Sa 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Th 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Price: | Adults = $15; Kids (18 and younger) = Free |
| Website: | https://fristartmuseum.org/ |
Description & Important Information
Explore rotating exhibitions focusing on all different areas of art. Some exhibitions in July include Black Joy, in Spite of…, Printing the Revolution!, and Winter in Paradise by Shahpour Pouya.
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 15 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Price: | Free |
| Website: | https://www.tn.gov/agmuseum.html |
Description & Important Information
Located at the Ellington Agricultural Center, the museum has two levels of exhibits containing artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries and educational information related to life in Tennessee before electricity. You can also explore the log cabins, gardens and a nature trail.
Visitors typically spend 1-2 hours at the museum. Free parking available.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
| Distance from Convention Center: | 10 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Tues-Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Price: | Free |
| Website: | https://tshf.net/ |
Description & Important Information
Great place for sports fans of all ages to visit! Several different exhibits recognizing different athletes, coaches and teams for their accomplishments and impacts on the history of sports. Kids can dress up as a Nashville Predator or Tennessee Titan and play a variety of activities throughout the hall!
Tennessee Central Railway Museum
| Distance from Convention Center: | 8 miles |
| Days/Hours: | Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM only |
| Price: | Free to visit, Train rides are variable |
| Website: | https://www.tcry.org/ |
Description & Important Information
The Tennessee Central Railway Museum is a living history museum that offers historical based train rides on select Saturdays (see website for details). Visitors can visit on any Saturday from 10-2 to explore the grounds on their own or get a tour from a volunteer. Volunteers work hard to preserve, restore, interpret, and operate the historic railroad equipment you will see on site.
There is a special Murder Myster Excursion Train Experience on 7/20/24 at 11:00 AM (available until sell out)