Frist Art Museum: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: worth it for art lovers and rainy days
The Frist is a calm, air-conditioned break from the music scene, and the free admission for guests under 19 makes it easy for families. Exhibitions change, so check what is on before you go. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Adults are $20; guests 18 and younger are free (official ticket page).
Open limited days, so it is rarely packed.
A rotating-exhibition art museum, not a Nashville-only experience.
Central, on Broadway, with simple ticketing.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You want an indoor activity on a rainy day
- You like art and rotating exhibitions
- You only want music attractions
To compare, read our review of Tennessee State Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame and Tennessee State Capitol.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Tennessee State Museum
A free museum of Tennessee history, from early peoples to the present, in a modern building near the Farmers' Market.
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Country Music Hall of Fame
A large downtown museum on the history of country music, open daily and the home base for Historic RCA Studio B tours.
MUSEUMPhoto: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0Tennessee State Capitol
A free, historic Greek Revival capitol with guided and self-guided tours on weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Frist Art Museum?
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
Are there free times?
The ticket page lists free admission for guests 18 and younger and for members. College students get in free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM, and Bank of America cardholders get free general admission the first full weekend of each month.
Which days is the Frist closed?
The posted hours show it closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
