Frist Art Museum

As one of Nashville's most prestigious art institutions, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts presents high-calibre exhibitions every six to eight weeks that feature artists from the region and around the world...

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    (866) 683-4978

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    fristcenter.org

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919 Broadway (at 9th Ave S) Nashville , TN 37203 United States

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Simon Gideon

Special exhibits are excellent, diverse and change regularly. Go more than once! They make a much appreciated effort to involve, display and encourage young artists , their community and schools.

Rick Howard

You don't get to say this very often at an art museum , but the guest/customer service here is excellent. As I'm sure has already been mentioned, the architecture alone is worth a peek inside.

Brooke

The Martin ArtQuest gallery is great for kids! We came on a Sunday afternoon and were able to spend several hours of fun here. Kids and adults enjoyed making their own art !

Design*Sponge

The Main Library features marble floors, sky-high ceilings and special collections and art throughout all of the rooms. Take the kids for story time and have lunch in the serene courtyard . Read more

Dustin Soper

A great art museum in an old post office building . Check in with your hotel Concierge to see if there are any deals on tickets.

Tim Edwards

Great experience. Small exhibit halls. Take your parking ticket inside for huge discount .

Jacob Newsom

The staff is very helpful and the building is completely done in the Art Deco style. If you can, you should make it here before the Art Deco car exhibit ends; it's very cool.

Racky Ross

The exhibition about Italian fashion was impressive!!!! Also this is a beautiful building, I am happy I checked it during my stay in Nashville.

Jason Dargavell

With an exhibitions schedule that has new exhibits in the Art Deco building every 6 to 8 weeks, you will always see something new. Also has a wonderful Cafe and live music in the lobby.

Kate Starr

If you are interested in visual art , please take the time to go here as well as the Avenue of the Arts (5th Ave). Fisk University also has a fantastic collection.

City Saver

Use your Nashville City Saver coupons to receive two offers for a free adult admission with the purchase of a second adult admission of equal or greater value (up to $10 value).

Design*Sponge

The exhibitions schedule changes every 6 to 8 weeks, so there is always something new and exciting to see in the galleries . Read more

ToryBurch

This art-deco style museum — formerly the town 's post office — offers exhibits of local, regional and international artists .

Pamela Cecil

Come eat the amazing food in the cafe the turkey saga is to die for. Also there is a great German expression exhibit right now to see!!

Michael Huntley

Really enjoyed the Sensuous Steel exhibit . Employees are friendly very knowledgeable . Disappointed website says no cameras to then find out it was okay w/out flash for exhibit we were there to see.

Bates Nursery & Garden Center

The Chihuly exhibit is an incredible experience. Make sure to allow time to watch the film about Dale Chihuly, about 15 minutes. Couture exhibit is a great time travel experience or history lesson... Read more

Becky Edwards

Traveling exhibits . They have a kids area that would be good if you have some younger artsy kids. Exhibits that were in Aug. 15 were well done.

Lindsey Burks Reynolds

Great art ! They change it out every now and again.

Joel Brewer

Just saw the animation exhibit . Great tour through the history of this art form!

Lesley Espinosa

Really nice excibitions check always for the new ones!

Taylor Mobley

The Fairytale exhibit in the upper gallery right now is fantastic, especially I psychology interests you!

Christine Taylor

The Rembrandt Exhibit is fantastic!

USA TODAY

Check out the interactive gallery , where families can create their own art ! Read more

Lisa Anderson

If you are visiting on the weekend, you can park in the post office spaces for free.

Ellen

Visit on Thur. or Fri. nights when they're open until 9 with free music and lectures, art making, gallery talks, films and such. College students free from 5-9 on these nights. Read more

Agatha Nolen

Wonderful traveling exhibitions that change every 3-4 months.

~Pretty Girl, Diva

Come during happy hour for desserts and gourmet coffees:-)

Rachel C

I love the community art wing! Very powerful!

Ryan Frizzell

Art is always wonderful here. The gift shop prices are always too high here, and the old man that walks around making sure nothing is harmed...is a dick!

Andy Swindler

Free on Sunday (at least when I was there)

Rene' Whittaker

The exhibits are excellent.

Will Harvie

Unique and interesting exhibits

ᴡ Busch

Neat architecture and rotating exhibits .

Terrie Wagner

Birth of Impressionism is incredible exhibit . Allow a couple of hours for it Membership is affordable and worth every penny.

Lance Conzett

Try the art !

Ashley

The Carrie Mae Weems exhibit is a must-see. Arresting and simply phenomenal! On view through Jan 13, 2013

Kristin Beach

Use the BOGO admission coupon from Nashville City Saver to save some dough .

Kyle Hardgrave

The architecture of this building is fantastic!

Ellen

Grab a glass of wine in the cafe and check out the free music on Thursday and Friday nights from 6-8. Music is free. Wine is not. Read more

Kevin Joy

The name of the game is lightworks

Kevin Joy

Love me some Os Gemeos

Todd Pack

The Norman Rockwell exhibit is terrific

Kevin Joy

Museum worthy!

Christopher Weis

Pretty cool place. I just wish I could have taken pictures.

Jeff Hinkle

I know they are just floors, but....check out the floors.

Jeff Bradford

Be sure to watch the documentary in the Chihuly exhibit in which you see how the magnificant glass works are created.

Jennifer Samardak

Interesting and varied exhibits

Nancy VanReece

Hear that music ? Just 4 blocks away is the GRAMMY award winning Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Zachary Lewis

Be sure to get your parking ticket validated for big savings at the parking lot . Read more

ConciergeQ

What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Nashville? Cumberland Gallery : "Frist Center for the Visual Arts ." Read more

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Definitely try the homemade chips. Their daily specials are often good too! - ~Pretty Girl, Diva

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It's dark. - Tessa Kiger

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Check out the work of Herb Williams, Curator of the gallery! Love his artwork! - Christy Milliken

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We had a blast. Lots of walking and sometimes a crowd but it was fun and interesting . Drink some wine and explore - Tim Edwards