Brooks Museum of Art
The oldest art museum in Tennessee, the Brooks Museum of Art also features one of the South's largest art collections. Much of the museum's permanent exhibits concentrate on European art from the 18th through 20th centuries, including pieces by Rodin, Renoir and Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum also features rotating exhibits, which have included 63 screen prints by Andy Warhol and photographs that detail different aspects of the Jim Crow South.
The museum may be rented out for special events and private parties. The Brooks Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The museum is open Thursday until 8 PM, when visitors can enjoy tapas and drinks before or after wandering around the exhibits. Admission is $6 for adults. Admission for children under 6 is free. For more information: 901-544-6200
