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Location
Accessibility
Sensory Sunday Hour programming available
Best time
Visit on weekdays or use the Bank of America 'First Weekend' program for free admission on the first weekend of each month to avoid Sunday crowds, which reviewers noted can make gallery navigation challenging despite the museum's manageable size.
Visitor tip
Purchase tickets through the museum's app before arriving to skip the ticket line entirely, which reviewers noted moves quickly but can still save time on busy days.
About Frist Art Museum
Fine art in a classic art deco building. Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Current Exhibitions
- The Impressionist Revolution, International Surrealism from Tate
- Membership
- Yes — unlimited access, special events, discounts
What visitors say
Had a good experience at The Frist today. Took advantage of Bank of America "first weekend" free ticket. I specifically went for the Women Artists exhibit since it is International Women's Day and Women's Month, but there was also the…
This building is very beautiful. We went here to see Paul McCartney's exhibit, the Eyes of the Storm, and everything was displayed very nicely. We also had a lot of fun in the kids area afterward drawing, making stop motion movies, and…
Decent but it always seems like they are holding back. They could do better. Like an exhibit of Paul McCartney photos?! I’d rather the museum be completely filled with future artist photos like the one hallway of kids art! The kids play…
From 4,651 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Frist Art Museum is housed in a historic Art Deco building that was originally Nashville's main post office, which was repurposed and transformed into an art museum—a conversion that preserved an important architectural landmark in the city
- The museum features a long-term installation called 'Plexus No. 47' by artist Gabriel Dawe that will remain on display through April 30, 2028, providing visitors with an extended opportunity to experience this significant contemporary artwork
- The Frist offers a distinctive 'Teens Take the Frist!' annual exhibition (July 18–August 17, 2026) where teenagers aged 13-19 can submit their own artwork for display, with submission deadline of June 15, creating a platform for emerging young artists
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