Nashville Museums - Nashville is home to a variety of art galleries and museums, which can add valuable history, art and culture to a visit to the city. At the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, a day can be well spent with an array of art displays and other entertaining exhibits.
A museum covering 28,000 square feet can be found at the Hermitage, which once housed former president, Andrew Jackson. Other selections to consider: Van Vechten and Aaron Douglas Galleries, the Tennessee State Museum, as well as the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Hermitage
4580 Rachel's La.
Nashville, Tennessee
This museum was once the residence of former president, Andrew Jackson. Some of the features of this site include a family graveyard, as well as numerous artifacts. The admission price for this museum is $10.
Tennessee State Museum
505 Deaderick St.
Nashville, Tennessee
There are more than 6,000 artifacts to investigate when visiting this museum. It is free to enjoy this variety of art and history. This selection is not open on Mondays.
Frist Center for Visual Arts
209 10th Ave. S
Nashville, Tennessee
There are 20,000 feet of exhibit space to explore at this site. Four different art galleries can be found at this location. The cost to enter this center was $6.50.
Science Museum
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee
For a day filled with science, this is the perfect place to seek out, where a variety of exhibits can be enjoyed. Admission prices range from $5.95 to $7.95.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Museum
501 Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee
Interactive displays, as well as numerous facts concerning basketball, swimming, football and other sports, can be enjoyed at this museum. Scavenger hunts are provided for younger visitors.
Davis Fine Art Gallery
112 North Van Buren Street
Nashville, Tennessee
An array of paintings can be found at this location, which can also be purchased. The main genre of the artwork hails from the 19th and 20th century.
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