The Nashville Parthenon - Ancient Greece Remembered

Standing as the centerpiece in Nashville's Centennial Park, the Parthenon is a full scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Come inside to see the 42-foot gilded sculpture of Athena, the permanent display of American paintings from the Cowan Collection, the history of the Nashville Parthenon dating back to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, and a variety of temporary shows and exhibitions. The Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park just west of downtown Nashville. Alan LeQuire's 1990 re-creation of the Athena Parthenos statue in the naos (the east room of the main hall) is the focus of the Parthenon, just as it was in ancient Greece. Admission Fees: Adults(18+): $10; Youth (4-17): $8; Seniors(62+): $8; Babies and children under 4 years old are free. All credit and debit card transactions carry a 2.30% convenience fee. Timing: Mon-Wed: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Thurs-Sat: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Sun: 12:30PM-4:30 PM