The Parthenon in Centennial Park
Located in Nashville's Centennial Park, the Parthenon is the world's only full-scale replica of the original Greek Parthenon and home of the city's art museum. The Parthenon's 42-foot-tall Athena statue replica is the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world. Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, the structure showcases the art of classical architecture and is the home of the renowned Cowan Collection, an assemblage of 63 paintings donated by James Cowan to Nashville that range in style from Neo-classical to Impressionist and date from 1765 to 1923. The Parthenon is intended to be self-guided, but its docent staff members are available for informal talks and tours.
The Parthenon is available for private event rentals after business hours; those who wish to rent the facility must join its non-profit organization instead of paying a rental fee. The Parthenon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. It is also open Sunday, June, July and August, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Admission is $2.50 for children ages 4-17 and $5 for adults. Admission for children under 4 is free. For more information: 615-862-8431
