Children's Museums

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Name: Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Address: 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076, Hermitage, TN, US
Telephone: (615) 889-2941
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (5827 reviews)

📍 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076

📞 (615) 889-2941

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🕐 Hours

Monday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM–5 PM

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About Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Museum & mansion home of 7th president. Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours. The Hermitage encompasses 1,120 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark, providing extensive grounds with preserved gardens, walking paths, and multiple historic structures beyond the main mansion. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,827 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic House Museum
Location: Nashville, TN
Historic Significance: Home of 7th President Andrew Jackson, 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark
Educational Programs: Hands-On History, guided tours, living history experiences for K-12 and homeschool groups
Notable Fact: Jackson kept a 1,400-pound gift cheese in the White House for two years

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Hermitage encompasses 1,120 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark, providing extensive grounds with preserved gardens, walking paths, and multiple historic structures beyond the main mansion
⭐The museum presents a nuanced historical narrative that includes Andrew Jackson's role in the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, alongside his major presidential achievements, offering visitors complex historical context
⭐The mansion features original flooring and wallpaper over 200 years old, with period furnishings and artifacts that belonged to Andrew Jackson himself, creating an immersive 19th-century experience
🏛️The site includes preserved enslaved quarters and cemetery, with recent archaeological discoveries in 2024 of previously unknown burial sites, reflecting the museum's commitment to comprehensive historical interpretation

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 3 hours minimum, though a full day is ideal. The 1,120-acre grounds have extensive walking paths and multiple buildings (mansion, enslaved quarters, gardens, cemetery) beyond just the main house tour.
💡Take the guided mansion tour rather than self-guided—docents are highly knowledgeable and bring the artifacts and period furnishings to life. House tours are guided while the grounds allow free roaming, so prioritize the mansion experience.
🕐Visit in fall (September-November) to experience the beautiful changing leaves on the grounds, and arrive early to avoid crowds and maximize your time exploring the 1,120-acre property.
💡The site presents a balanced historical narrative including both Andrew Jackson's presidential legacy and the difficult realities of enslaved life he maintained—this provides important context for understanding the complete story.
💬Photography is not permitted inside the mansion itself, so plan accordingly. If visiting with a dog, note that you cannot tour the interior but can explore the grounds.