1. Frist Art Museum
8.6
919 Broadway (at 9th Ave S), Nashville, TN
Art Museum · 81 tips and reviews
Bates Nursery & Garden Center: The Chihuly exhibit is an incredible experience. Make sure to allow time to watch the film about Dale Chihuly, about 15 minutes. Couture exhibit is a great time travel experience or history lesson... Read more.
Taylor Mobley: The Fairytale exhibit in the upper gallery right now is fantastic, especially I psychology interests you!
Jacob Newsom: The staff is very helpful and the building is completely done in the Art Deco style. If you can, you should make it here before the Art Deco car exhibit ends; it's very cool.
Hotel Indigo: Exhibits include oral histories, artifacts, recordings, film and print collections that celebrate this uniquely American music. Read more.
JBL: It's a must-see. If you're a big country music fan, this is the place for you. From intricate exhibits covering every angle of country music to s sprawling gift shop, there's something for everyone.
Nathan Anderson: Made a country music fan out of me! Incredible collection. Loved the Nashville Cats exhibit.
NASA: NASA astronauts undergo extensive training as they prepare for the challenges of activities in a space environment. In the Space Chase exhibit you can attempt similar tasks in simulated zero gravity. Read more.
TN Association of Museum: Fun for all ages, the Adventure Science Center's Adventure Tower combines playing & learning in an upward journey. For those afraid of heights, play a round of Body Battles in the BodyQuest exhibit.
Eric Near: The exhibits that aren't broken are tons of fun for the kids.
Danny Proctor: One of Nashville's true treasures. Although it's less than a decade old, it feels like someplace historical. Stunning architecture and helpful staff. Check out the Nashville Room! Awesome exhibits too
Kate Starr: Not only does this library make reading fun, they offer free lunchtime concerts, music petting zoo (thanks Nashville Symphony), art exhibitions, and Pulitzer Prize winner author talks.
Matt B: PLEASE check out the Civil Rights exhibit upstairs, including the diner circle, large photographs and video room. Brilliant.
6. Nashville Zoo
8.8
3777 Nolensville Pike (btwn McNally Dr & Elysian Fields Rd), Nashville, TN
Zoo · 91 tips and reviews
Ian Konsker: Truly a gem. One of the best zoo's I have ever been to. the zoo is always improving itself and adding more interesting exhibits. One of Nashvilles best kept secrets. Plan to spend half a day.
Greg L: Get a seasons pass. It will pay for itself in 2 visits. Skip the first few exhibits to avoid some congestion as everyone immediately stops.
stephen & sara: Nice walk. If it's cold don't expect to see birds or lemurs. But you get Half off a ticket. If you get there when it opens you beat all the families. Excited about the future kangaroo exhibit!
8. The Parthenon
8.9
2500 W End Ave (25th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Art Museum · 96 tips and reviews
Larry Smith: I'm not real impressed with the current art exhibit, but there will be something different to see, the next time we go.
Matthew M.: The sheer size of this structure as well as the Athena statue inside was breathtaking. Downstairs exhibit was also unique and cool, although no photos allowed in the exhibit hall.
A S: The museum is definitely worth the entry price, $6 per person. The paintings inside are beautiful. 'A day at the exposition' exhibit paints a lifelike picture of ancient times.
9. Music City Center
8.9
201 5th Ave S (at Commerce St), Nashville, TN
Convention Center · 46 tips and reviews
Eric D Lussier: Be forewarned that data connectivity is iffy on the inside. Conference room and exhibit space with almost zero. Beautiful space inside.
Nallely Cruz: An amazing Center!! Perfect location, perfect for all kind of events!
HISTORY: The Music City Center is a 1,200,000 square feet convention center in the SoBro district in Nashville.