Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Activity Overview

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is an art museum in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. It is located inside a beautiful historic U.S. Post Office building that was constructed in the 1930s and has been used as an art museum since 2001. It contains a number of galleries that feature temporary exhibitions of all kinds, including artwork by both international and local artists.

Best of all, admission for visitors 18 and under is always free, making the museum an affordable attraction for both large and small families. If you're looking for a great place to teach your children about the beauty and importance of art, consider a visit to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Things to Do

• Visit the Martin ArtQuest Gallery, an interactive area of the museum with hands-on stations where visitors of all ages can create their own artwork, including prints, collages, paintings, and sketches, while learning about basic art concepts like color, line, and texture.
• Attend the next Family Festival Day, a free event when families can visit the museum together, participate in fun art activities, and enjoy live dance and music performances.
• Explore the exhibits! The Frist Center constantly displays new exhibits, meaning you'll always find something new to look at.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Insider Tips

• If you have young children, check out this list of tips to help you enjoy your visit, such as bringing along a sketch pad and pencil so they can draw their favorite pieces.
• Check out their Calendar to learn more about upcoming special events your family may want to attend, including workshops, music events, new exhibitions, and free days!
• Encourage your teen to become a museum volunteer! Anyone over the age of 15 can volunteer to help out at the museum. Teens generally work in the interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery, helping young visitors to create their own masterpieces. Learn more here.