FREE ADMISSION for mnps
Free admission for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) students, staff, and faculty— and their entire families!
Simply inform museum staff you are a MNPS family for free admission.
Event Highlights:
4:45 PM- Bilingual Story Time with Nashville Public Library
5:30 PM- Star Talk with Astronomer, Erika Grundstrom
6:00 PM- Museum Tour with an Archaeologist
It’s time for a family field trip to the Parthenon! All MNPS families are invited to come see our newest exhibitions:
The Role of a Replica, open through 2025
&
David Gootnick: Contemporary Kumiko, open through December 1
DURING STEAM NIGHT YOU CAN:
Join a Spanish/ English Story Time from Nashville Public Library at 4:45 PM.
Meet Vanderbilt Astronomer, Erika Grundstrom, and listen to a Star Talk at 5:30 PM that talks about myths and the constallations.
Join a 6 PM STEAM Night Museum Tour with an archaeologist.
Explore Nashville history and American art exhibitions on Level 1:
Centennial Exposition Gallery
Cowan Gallery featuring American art
East Gallery special exhibit David Gootnick: Contemporary Kumiko, open through December 1
West Gallery special exhibit The Role of a Replica featuring the city’s replica collection
Explore Greek history and art exhibitions on Level 2:
Naos featuring the colossal statue of Athena
Treasury with Parthenon Marbles casts, Ionic columns, and pediment maquettes
Learn from museum experts about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) connections at the Parthenon.
Build an architectural masterpiece or solve a mythology map puzzle in the Treasury on Level 2.
Take a break at the Research Station in the Treasury on Level 2.
Enjoy Centennial Park and listen to a free Exterior Architecture Audio Tour in English, Spanish, or Arabic.
SUMMER 2024 STEAM NIGHTS AT THE PARTHENON
Dates: May 14, July 9, and September 10
Times: 4:30-6:30 PM
QUESTIONS?
Email Director of Education Helen Sanders at Helen.Sanders@nashville.gov.