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Tennessee State Museum is a Tennessee attraction in Nashville, in our Nashville Area region. The state's museum of Tennessee history, art and culture, from natural history to the present day. Free and open to the public. Hours, prices and rules below were read from the official site on October 30, 2026; prices change, so confirm before you go.
- PricesFreesee the list below
- HoursListed belowas the site prints them
- ParkingFreeon-site details below
- DogsNot publishedon the pages we read
Coming Up at Tennessee State Museum
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About Tennessee State Museum
The state's museum of Tennessee history, art and culture, from natural history to the present day. Free and open to the public.
- Free admission
- Free lockers; backpack-style child carriers must be checked at the lockers
Tennessee State Museum Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenTue–Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- SundaySun1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Monday: Closed
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday-Saturday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Source: official hours page, read October 30, 2026.
Admission and Prices
- Admission to the Tennessee State Museum is free.
Source: official prices page, read October 30, 2026. Prices change; confirm at checkout.
Parking
Free parking in the lot shared by the Museum and the Farmers' Market; free two-hour parking on 6th and 7th Avenues.
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Not published on the pages we read.
- Accessibility: Four accessible parking spaces about 210-220 paces on a flat sidewalk from the entrance; free wheelchairs at the front desk; free portable stools at both exhibition entrances.
Directions and Contact
- Address1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
- Phone(615) 741-2692
- Map point36.17233,-86.79076. Directions in Google Maps
- Official sitetnmuseum.org
Places Near Tennessee State Museum
- 1Bicentennial Capitol MallState Park Unitunder 1 mi
- 2Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumAttractionabout 1 mi
- 3Grand Ole Opry HouseAttractionabout 6 mi
- 4Nashville ZooAttractionabout 6 mi
- 5Radnor Lake State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 8 mi
- 6The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew JacksonAttractionabout 11 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Nashville Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tennessee State Museum cost?
Admission to the Tennessee State Museum is free. Prices change; confirm on the official page.
What are the hours at Tennessee State Museum?
Monday: Closed
Where do I park at Tennessee State Museum?
Free parking in the lot shared by the Museum and the Farmers' Market; free two-hour parking on 6th and 7th Avenues.
Are dogs allowed at Tennessee State Museum?
The pages we read do not state a pet policy; call before you bring a dog.
What We Could Not Verify
- County not stated
- Pet policy not published on page read
- Stroller policy not addressed
- Square footage not stated
- The county (Davidson) is not stated on the official pages; we added it from the town.
- Some figures differ from what we recorded on October 18, 2026; the figures above are the ones the official page shows now.
Sources
- Tennessee State Museum: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Tennessee State Museum: hours (read 2026-10-30)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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