Nashville Parthenon

10/07/2026

Looking for your next read? Join us for the November Parthenon Book Club! 📚

On Monday, November 2 at 6 PM, we’ll gather for a free, informal discussion of The Rescue Artist by Edward Dolnick, the true story of the theft of Edvard Munch’s The Scream and the art detective who set out to recover it.

The book club is free and open to all, with RSVP required. We’ll meet in the Treasury on Level 2 of the Parthenon.

Looking to pick up a copy? offers 10% off when you mention the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society book club, and The Rescue Artist is also available at the Parthenon Museum Store.

RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/book-club-november
Thank you to our partners who help make our free programming possible:
, , Pinnacle Financial Partners, , , , Dettwiller Foundation, The Frist Foundation, Sandra Schatten Foundation, , and The Memorial Foundation.

10/05/2026

International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon 🏛️ Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–12 PM for a morning of family-friendly STEAM activities celebrating archaeology and the ancient world.

RSVP for free admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1992169513643

Meet archaeologist Dr. Rossana Valente, learn about urban archaeology, see a live gold-leafing demonstration, paint with olive oil, create a mosaic, try experimental archaeology, piece together artifacts at the Conservation Station, and more. Plus, earn your very own “Official Archaeologist of the Nashville Parthenon” sticker!

📅 Saturday, October 17
🕘 9 AM–12 PM
🎟️ RSVP in advance on Eventbrite for free museum admission for this event. You can also mention visiting for International Archaeology Day the day of for discounted admission.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1992169513643

Thank you to our partners who help present educational programming at the Parthenon, including: Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society, , , Pinnacle Financial Partners, , , , Sandra Schatten Foundation, , and The Memorial Foundation.

10/03/2026

This Halloween, the Parthenon is staying up late. 🌕 Join us for Night at the Museum, an after-hours party with dancing, costume contests, food, drinks, and late-night access to the museum.

Dance into the night with DJ sets from Guy Fell and Anthony Poli, then explore the Parthenon with tarot readings, a photo booth, local vendors, and a closer look at some of the darker myths and stories woven into the building and its collection.

🎃 Best Solo + Best Couple costume contests
🍽️ Food included
🍹 Themed cocktails
🍹 $3 drinks from 8–9 PM
🔮 Tarot readings
📸 Photobooth
🏛️ After Dark Parthenon Tour + spooky Greek myths

Friday, October 30
8 PM–Midnight
Nashville Parthenon
21+
Costumes strongly encouraged.

Individuals - $30 | Couples - $50
Tickets: https://buff.ly/KcxYzbN



Image via Greek Gateway.

10/02/2026

🏛️ Explore the Parthenon and Centennial Park with one of our guided tours this October.

Museum Tours: Explore Nashville history, American art, Greek mythology, Athena, and the Parthenon Marbles.
Fridays, October 9, 16 & 23 at 3 PM
Wednesday, October 14 & 28 at 3 PM

Architecture Tours: Take a closer look at the architectural details and innovations of the Parthenon.
Saturday, October 3 at 10 AM
Tuesday, October 6 at 3 PM

Centennial Park History Tours: Step back in time and explore the history of the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10 AM

Self-Guided Exterior Architecture Audio Tour: Explore the Parthenon's exterior at your own pace with this free audio tour, available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events

Thank you to our partners:
, , Pinnacle Financial Partners, , , , Sandra Schatten Foundation, and The Memorial Foundation.

Discover the art exhibits, classes, tours, performances and other events at the Parthenon.

09/23/2026

The Parthenon is going pink for Dolly Day! 💕✨ On Friday, 9/25, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton’s incredible legacy of music, generosity and imagination with a special pink glow at the Nashville Parthenon.

While you’re visiting and 's free concert this Friday, stop by to see the Parthenon illuminated in pink and take a photo on the Dolly Bench near the Sunken Garden. Share your photos using !

Check out the other Dolly Day events at the Park this Friday:
https://www.conservancyonline.com/events/dolly-day-at-centennial-park

09/15/2026

It’s almost time for STEAM Night at the Parthenon! 🔬✨

This Thursday, 9/17 from 4:30–6:30 PM, MNPS students, staff and faculty, along with their entire families, can enjoy FREE admission to the Parthenon for a night of special activities! This month's theme is Space Explorers and our friends from Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory will be joining us!

RSVPs requested: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/mnps-steam-night-september

Highlights include:
⭐ 5:00 PM: Star Talk with Astronomer Erika Grundstrom
🏛️ 6:00 PM: Museum Tour with an Archaeologist

We look forward to welcoming MNPS families for an evening of science, history and discovery! ✨



Thank you to our partners: , , Pinnacle Financial Partners, , , , Sandra Schatten Foundation, and The Memorial Foundation.

09/01/2026

Take a tour this September! 🏛️ Explore the Parthenon and Centennial Park from a new perspective this September with a series of guided tours led by museum experts.

🏛️ Architecture Tours
Take a closer look at the Parthenon’s architectural details and explore the techniques and history behind the ancient temple.
Thursday, Sept. 3, at 3 PM
Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 AM

🌳 Centennial Park History Tours
Travel back to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition and discover the places and stories that shaped the Park.
Every Wednesday in September at 10 AM

🎨 Museum Tours
Explore Nashville history, American art, Greek mythology, the Cowan Gallery, temporary exhibitions, the Athena Parthenos, and the Parthenon Marbles casts.
Friday, Sept. 4, at 3 PM
Friday, Sept. 11, at 3 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 3 PM
Friday, Sept. 18, at 3 PM
Friday, Sept. 25 , at 3 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 3 PM

See our full event calendar:
https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events

Learn more and plan your visit at theparthenon.org.

08/27/2026

Tonight at the Parthenon! Join us from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening of hands-on activities exploring the connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in one of Nashville's most iconic museums. Tonight's theme is HYDRO HEROES!

✨ FREE ADMISSION for MNPS! Metro Nashville Public Schools students, staff, faculty—and their entire families—receive free museum admission. Simply let our front desk know you're an MNPS family when you arrive.

During STEAM Night you can:
🏺 Join a 5 PM museum tour with an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Greece
💧 Learn about water with experts from Metro Water Services
🏛️ Explore the Goddess in Progress exhibit, Athena Parthenos, the Treasury, and the Parthenon Marbles casts
🧩 Build an architectural masterpiece, solve a mythology map puzzle, and visit the Kidsville Activity Corner
🎧 Take a free Exterior Architecture Audio Tour around Centennial Park in English, Spanish, or Arabic

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ RSVP on Eventbrite for event reminders and updates.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnps-steam-night-hydro-heroes-tickets-1983888748652

08/18/2026

Thursday, 8/20! Join our free virtual symposium for American Artist Appreciation Month. https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/american-art-symposium
Thank you to our partners: Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society, Amazon.com, The Sandra Schatten Foundation, HCA Healthcare Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, The Hays Foundation, and Advance Financial Foundation.

6 PM Central - RSVP Required Join a free symposium with Nina Sangimino, Curator at the Long Island Museum, to talk about the brilliant rise and tragic fall of the artist Albert Blakelock.

08/05/2026

🔬🏛️ STEAM Night returns to the Parthenon on Thursday, August 27!

Join us from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening of hands-on activities exploring the connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in one of Nashville's most iconic museums.

✨ FREE ADMISSION for MNPS! Metro Nashville Public Schools students, staff, faculty—and their entire families—receive free museum admission. Simply let our front desk know you're an MNPS family when you arrive.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ RSVP on Eventbrite for event reminders and updates.
https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/mnps-steam-night-august

During STEAM Night you can:
🏺 Join a 5 PM museum tour with an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Greece
💧 Learn about water with experts from Metro Water Services
🏛️ Explore the Goddess in Progress exhibit, Athena Parthenos, the Treasury, and the Parthenon Marbles casts
🧩 Build an architectural masterpiece, solve a mythology map puzzle, and visit the Kidsville Activity Corner
🎧 Take a free Exterior Architecture Audio Tour around Centennial Park in English, Spanish, or Arabic