This museum is well worth a visit. Housed inside the city's former post office, the solemn, beaurocratic-feel of the atrium contrasts sharply with the modern galleries. The Southern/Modern exhibition… Full review by lareinedevoyage
Oct 10, 2023
We went in June of 2023 to see a special exhibit about the history of the guitar in art. It was fantastic and had some incredible pieces. But this isn’t permanent. That’s typically fine except the mu… Full review by abroadwithashley
Oct 8, 2023
We have been to many art museums around the world and this one is below average. There is only one exhibit and if you do not like the artist you are wasting your time and money. There is absolutely n… Full review by KBD87
Is the museum open on any holidays? I called on MLK, Jr. holiday and since the live operator didn’t answer I assumed it is closed that day, as is the Nashville Main Library. I could find nothing here at Trip Advisor or on the museum web site that addressed closure on holidays.
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The center is closed Thanksgiving day Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The administrative offices are closed down all federal holidays
How long does it usually take to get through the museum?
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They do not have a permanent collection so it depends on the exhibits. The building itself it Art Deco and interesting. I think allow 2 hours. When we were there we went to the cafe …
They do not have a permanent collection so it depends on the exhibits. The building itself it Art Deco and interesting. I think allow 2 hours. When we were there we went to the cafe where there was live music and stayed there about and hour Have enough time so you can enjoy this gem of a museum and not have to rush
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What should I expect at the Frist?
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The Frist Art Museum was conceived as a place for people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of knowledge to learn about art and deepen their awareness of its...