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Visitor tip
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.
Best time
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.
Visitor tip
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.
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.
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
What visitors say
Beautiful grounds and wonderful tour. This was my first time & husband’s second. I throughly enjoyed the exhibits and tours of the home. Beautifully restored and recreated; perfect for me to move right in. 🤭 We had lunch at the little…
I recently visited The Hermitage with a party of 11 last Tuesday, and it was everything you’d expect from a first-class historic site—and honestly, even more than that. From the moment we arrived, the grounds were immaculate, and the…
My mom and I had a wonderful time visiting The Hermitage in Nashville. The docents were extremely knowledgeable, and the tour was very informative. We especially loved seeing Andrew Jackson’s personal items, which really helped bring…
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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
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