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The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's central park. This art museum is the world's only full-scale & full-detail replica of ancient Greece's iconic temple and its 42-foot Athena statue. Tour the museum and enjoy educational events for all.
The Nashville Parthenon is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, a Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Centennial Park Conservancy is the Parthenon's support organization and works to preserve and enhance the Parthenon and Centennial Park while presenting enriching ...
The Nashville Parthenon was created from brick, stone, structural reinforced concrete, and cast concrete aggregate. It took the City of Nashville nearly 10 years to build their Parthenon. consists of 46 Doric columns—17 on each side, six on each end (not counting the corner columns twice).
The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care.
LIGHT THE PARTHENON. The Nashville Parthenon is proud to support nonprofit causes and awareness campaigns by changing the color of the building at night. Contact our team for availability and pricing. All lighting fees go to support the Parthenon Preservation Fund. Contact:
Learn about the original construction of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and explore 2,500 years of architectural history as the structure transitioned from Greek temple to Christian church to Ottoman mosque. View Event →.
The Nashville Parthenon, originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, is a replica of the historic Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Built between 447 and 438 BCE in the Age of Pericles, the Parthenon was dedicated to the city's patron deity, Athena.
Browse virtual content created for K-12 and adult audiences to learn about the newest exhibitions and permanent collection, hear scholarly programs, watch musical performances, and go behind-the-scenes at the museum. New videos are uploaded often!
The Nashville Parthenon is proud to support nonprofit causes and awareness campaigns by changing the color of the building at night. Contact our team for availability and pricing. All lighting fees go to support the Parthenon Preservation Fund. Contact:
Located near downtown Nashville, but away from the congestion, the Parthenon also offers ample, FREE parking. Nestled within the 132-acre Centennial Park with majestic columns, high ceiling, and a 42 ft. tall Athena statue, the Parthenon hosts an intimate 225 seated guests or 500 for a mix and mingle arrangement.
