The Parthenon
Art Museum and Monument
Nashville
"The Athena statue was pretty awesome and the park was beautiful!"(13 Tips)
"The museum inside is really nice and the statue of Athena is amazing"(6 Tips)
"exact replica of the Parthenon in Athens."(3 Tips)
"full scale replica of the actual Parthenon"(2 Tips)
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Wayne BentleyJune 12, 2018The statue of Athena is unexpectedly large and startlingly colorful when you first encounter it. The building's facade is very impressive set in the sedate greenness of the park
- Divya MulanjurJanuary 1, 2017The full scale replica of the actual Parthenon is very impressive and a must visit when in Nashville. Inside is a colossal statue of Athena with gilded gold. Closed on mondays.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
CharlesJuly 7, 2013The Parthenon was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition and is located in Centennial Park. It's definitely worth making the trip to see if passing through or visiting Nashville.
- Rose LynnNovember 16, 2017this replica is so cool!! Really big and gorgeous up close, the inside is also great and worth the $6 entrance fee to see Athena!
Percy 'P' SidneyDecember 9, 2013This is a great place to share, learn, take photos, and relax. Next best thing to being in Greece. The staff are very nice, it's the exact replica as to the Parthenon in Athens.
A SJune 5, 2016The 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.- Ken GrossApril 13, 2016Not the original as in Athens. But actually better because you can see the beauty and what it looked like originally. Truly same size and neat to visit. Don't forget the gardens in the spring.
Pack Ele PhantSeptember 8, 2015Everything. I may be partial being pagan and loving other multi god religions, but it was a phenomenal experience. Brilliant art, and the actual Parthenon, Athena, and busts were amazing
Matthew M.October 27, 2015The 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.
Vonetta AustinMarch 31, 2019Full scale replica of the Parthenon. I recommend taking a hour or two take in the art exhibits and of course the statue of Athena.
stephanie s.July 4, 2018Incredible building - the only full-scale replica outside Greece. The Athena statue inside is beautiful and very impressive.
Becky EdwardsSeptember 9, 2015Great place & worth the stop. Was surprisingly more art & things to look at than we had anticipated there to be. Anticipate spending 1-2 hours if you like art.
Loren HamiltonAugust 11, 2015Gorgeous!!! It's absolutely worth it to pay the $6 to see the statue of Athena. Very serene and beautiful
Nashville Gray Line ToursJune 25, 2014Before Nashville was "Music City" it was called the "Athens of the South" due to the large number of universities in the city. Get here by hopping off our Music City Trolley Hop!
Michelle BuiceNovember 24, 2019The museum is large in scale, but small with information and displays. It was a nice visit, but don’t want to visit multiple times.
Cyn StoltzJuly 21, 2017Pretty amazing and of course a little weird to find this in the heart of Nashville. Definitely worth seeing.
Kent AhrensMay 29, 2016Really enjoyed doing this once. I don't think I'll ever do it again, but one visit is definitely worth it, and it's pretty reasonably priced.
Dev BhavsarJanuary 12, 2016Beautiful museum, breathtaking scenery around! This place is a must in Nashville!
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014Nashville was often called “The Athens of the South,” and to give a visual to this nickname, the Parthenon was built as part of a centennial celebration in 1897. Read more
Happiness RugumamuMarch 20, 2016All the artwork, Athena statue and the brother's Grimn area was really awesome, you discover less popular stories of theirs
Kenneth O'BrockJanuary 24, 2013For those wondering what the hell a replica of the Greek Parthenon is doing in Tennessee, visit this. Your questions won't be answered but visit it anyway.
David BevinsSeptember 3, 2018If ur a fan of Greek methodology, u will enjoy this landmark. Self guided tour was easy.
Chris AsselinApril 21, 2013This is a great deal! As of writing this, the admission was $6. To do the whole thing doesn't take that long, and it was very impressive to see.
- drew tarvinMay 19, 2015The museum is closed on Mondays but it's still cool to see the outside. I wonder what Athena thinks of it.
EdlynneNovember 14, 2016a must visit when in nashville, but make sure to bring an umbrella. the park lacks shade
- ToryBurchJune 25, 2013The centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's Parthenon is an exact replica of the Parthenon in Athens.
Lance YelvingtonDecember 6, 2011One of the coolest historical reproductions around. This replica has historical significance of its own, too! :-)
Doors4Home.com - Quality DoorsJune 28, 2011We stopped in on a road trip down to Texas from New Jersey and it looks the same as in the movie Percy Jackson and the Lightning thief!
Alejandro JohnsonApril 6, 2013If you can't get to Greece, Nashville's Parthenon is definitely the way to go!
Molly StoddartNovember 17, 2014An amazing and surprising sight to see. Strange, but strangely impressive.
Larry SmithAugust 9, 2012I'm not real impressed with the current art exhibit, but there will be something different to see, the next time we go.
Faith Tilley JohnsonAugust 15, 2013With your student ID you get a discount, so make sure you have it on you!
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The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.
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- 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
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