Tennessee State Museum

Germantown Arts & music

A free museum exploring Tennessee history through objects, stories and exhibitions.

Concept scene

FreeFree general admission
NeighborhoodGermantown
Official siteTennessee State Museum

Does this fit your day?

Explore the details and see if this is your kind of stop.

Adjust your tastes

Your way in

Choose one exhibition to explore slowly, then consider the nearby farmers market.

Before you goCheck museum hours, exhibition information and any registration required for special programs.

Address1000 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN
CostFree general admission

Make an outing of it.

Keep Tennessee State Museum as your starting point. Pick up to three nearby stops for a draft you can make your own.

Explore around here

Within 3 miles, measured in a straight line. Check routes, hours and entry details before you go.

Coffee break · Under 0.1 miNashville Farmers’ MarketGermantown
Something to eat · Under 0.1 miKFCNashville
A little outside · 0.2 miBicentennial Capitol Mall State ParkGermantown
Another discovery · 0.3 miTennessee AmphitheaterDavidson County
Coffee break · 0.3 miThe Red Bicycle Coffee and CrepesNashville
Something to eat · 0.1 miSilver Sands Soul FoodNorth Nashville

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