Was very interesting, looking back in time of my grandmother and my great grandmother. Will definitely be back!!

The Frist Museum is a cultural staple in the city! I only have positive things to say about this spot.Each time I visit, I’m amazed by the diversity of exhibits that they put on and the level of depth put into each one. In my review, I’ve included photos from their Picasso and Glasgow Style exhibits. I always leave here learning something new.From their volunteers to the community outreach coordinator, the people that work here are so friendly and hospitable. I feel comfortable letting my little brother and sister explore an exhibit unaccompanied.This museum attracts great visitors as well. I’ve meet people from all over the globe and different walks of life.Next time I go back, I plan on taking full advantage of their visitor parking in the back and inquiring about their in person community events.

Super beautiful building, only had one singular exhibit, I think they were under maintenance. The exhibit they had was loaned from Denver, but still beautiful. Nice hour spent.

Always a great place to find refuge in Nashville. I renewed my membership (that expired during the shutdown) on this last visit and look forward to seeing upcoming exhibits and events.Kara Walkers is what brought me back in. A few years ago I came to the Frist and, her artwork made me laugh one minute and cry the next. She didn’t disappoint... This was my first time seeing her sculptures, other types of 3D works and, an animation. I loved the feedback areas, transitions, and meditation space this exhibit provided. Extremely thoughtful.Bravo to you for providing such a perfectly blended space.#karawalker#nashvilletn#fristartmuseum

I always love the Frist! They consistently have interesting and impressive exhibits happening. The Van Gogh and Picasso exhibits a few months ago were amazing. I also appreciate how they shin spotlights on smaller artists with impactful art. Can’t recommend this place enough! The images below are from Mary Sibande’s Red Purple Blue exhibit

We came from Kalamazoo, MI, to see the Picasso: Figures exhibition at the Frist Art Museum. Picasso at his best. A gem in every sense, and no better motive to visit the lovely city of Nashville. My hat off to the Frist for putting up a show of this quality. The installations by Liliana Porter and the collection on the American West were also worth a detailed visit.

An immersive art experience for people of all ages.Theres usually two different themed exhibits on the first floor, a new-age exhibit on the second floor, and of course the hands-on childrens art experience on the second floor as well.Theres food in the cafe, its wheelchair accessible, and worth a regular visit.

The Frist is always a delight... They have had art ranging from Japanese artifacts to Picassos paintings! Always informative and well put together.

First time visiting the Frist and it was quite pleasant. You can feel the energy of the old post office. The building is spectacular, from a certain point of view.The Picasso Figures exhibit shed new light on one of my favorite artists.

One of the most beautiful buildings I have ever set foot in. The architecture is wonderful. I went to the Frist for the Picasso exhibit and it did not disappoint. The museum and its staff were well-prepared to deal with a sold out crowd during a pandemic. Through-ways were clearly marked and getting into and out of the exhibit was efficient and well-planned. I will absolutely be back.

Lovely small art museum. Galleries vibe

Loved the building. Beautiful Art Deco design and the history was fascinatingWas disappointed there was only one exhibit. The exhibit covered heavy material with some difficult imagesIt would have been good to be able to take a break with something less disturbing and come back to finish the exhibit. Next visit I hope to have more choice and variety in exhibits..

Wonderful excursion with grand kids to participate in arts of one of the masters. Really enjoyed our time viewing some masterpiece work.

This wasn’t my first visit here but first since in awhile.i went to see the picasso exhibit and it was breathtaking.they always have things put out in a perfect way that’s easy to access plus organized to see it in a cool manner.this is one of the best art museums i’ve been too. they do a great job with all the new exhibits

The Frist Museum is a gem. They are adhering to Covid protocols. The Picasso Exhibit was a treat and we are so thankful they were able to obtain this exhibit from France. I have not had the opportunity to see a Picasso in person so I was glad to share this experience with my 3 teenagers. We all liked reading quotes by Picasso throughout the exhibit and the information provided next to each painting was often very interesting. We also were able to see the exhibit of the American West paintings and we all really enjoyed that as well. My girls and husband would honestly say they enjoyed that exhibit more than Picasso. Lol. The staff were all extremely helpful and kind. They are having you wait until 5 minutes before your ticket time to let you in. So no need to get there early.

A nice place to go with family. Spent time here with my boys, but only the South Western exhibit is currently open to the public.

Breath taking art work in the exhibits. Very over crowded for covid, but the mask rules are enforced. The Picasso exhibit was a once in a lifetime experience, and the western exhibit was surprisingly wonderful as well!

An outstanding museum with a lovely permanent collection, terrific travelling exhibits (We just got the Picasso exhibits only stop in the US!), a remarkable interactive center for kids. The architecture and history of the building are worth seeing on their own. We are lucky to have this gem in our city.

We went to the Picasso exhibit and there was another exhibit upstairs about the Early Western United States. It is a quiet atmosphere where everybody is trying to maintain social distancing as much as possible. There are no barriers between some of the artwork and the observers, so if you have unruly children, I would recommend not bringing them. Each painting, sculpture, etc has a little info card next to it. Of course nobody has time to read them all, but by the time you get through each exhibit, you have learned enough to make the whole thing worthwhile. I particularly liked reading the brochure about the buildings history. The is a gift shop but the line was so long to get in we decided to pass. There is also a children interactive exhibit but I think you have to purchase tickets in advance to get in, but it might be worth investigating online. Overall an enjoyable experience.

Great repurposed space. Exhibits are well thought/laid out. Architecture is amazing.

Picasso was amazing! Liliana Porter exhibit turned out to be my favorite! A must see!

Beautifully renovated museum with lovely exhibits and large gift shop. The museum is two stories and has a rich history. Parking is available on site for the museum.

The museum has character. I had some difficulty with parking validation but, other than that it was a smooth experience. The particular gallery had a somewhat dark theme and was more than a little spooky. Given the time of year, I suppose thats appropriate.

Its so affordable for a rainy day trip absolutely beautiful and great employees

It was interesting but lacking a little. I was surprised there wasnt more art.

Beautiful building. The two exhibits were nice - but it did not take long to tour. The kids area made the day great for my family.

I read about the exhibit in the news and planned a group vacation to go see. As a member of the High Museum and a supporter of the Arts, I became a member of the Frist as well. The building is beautiful to say the least and the exhibit was well presented. We spent all of our time 1+ hours just reading and absorbing Picassos work. Will definitely plan another trip to return to take in the rest of the permanently housed and new exhibits.

Bathrooms arent touchless. Hand sanitizers were empty most of the time

Great place for old cars lovers

It was very clean and nice to get out of Nashville’s heat for a minute and walk around the gallery. It’s quiet and a nice place to reflect.

Awesome place to visit. Different exhibits through out the year

Excellent! And amazing museum shop

I flew in from West Palm Beach for the Picasso exhibition (Grand Opening today). Utterly phenomenal!

This is a great museum that does not get boring, since this museum has seasonal exhibitions of different works of art from around the world. Be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time, as popular exhibits with famous artists can sell our well in advance.

Renovation of old post office. Beautiful architecture and nice exhibition of two artists in lower galleries. Galleries on 2nd floor and activity center for kids as well as story time. Sign up for time when entering the museum so you can lessen or eliminate your wait. Lots of steps but elevator access for disabilities. Something for everyone. Macintosh exhibit extensive. Changes after a period of time. Check with website.

Saw the Picassso exhibit. It was amazing!!

Absolutely a gem. They curate some very thoughtful and provocative experiences. The architecture of the building itself is worth a stop.

We went to see the Picasso exhibit and we had a great time. They enforced masks, but sadly, there was no social distancing. You will have a great time if you enjoy art.

The Frist Art Museum in Nashville is a must-visit attraction. It is one of the best art museums in the region, attracting a variety of the top national and international exhibitions. The Picasso Figures exhibit currently on display is outstanding. Check it out.

Took about an hour but I enjoyed myself entirely. The interactive exhibit is currently closed but I was not not at all disappointed, Will be back again. Really clean, floors marked for direction and staff was great. Made for a great afternoon.

Still a great art museum. We go every chance we get.

We saw the Picasso exhibit at the Frisk and loved it.

The Picasso exhibit was great. Everyone was friendly.

The Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibit was fabulous!

Great gallery for those interested in Glasgow art deco and architecture. It was great to learn about this Era and the artists that have embraced this symmetry in design.

We live visiting the Frist. The exhibits are world class. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Loved it so much. Great gift shop.

The building itself is an absolute gem; it’s a historic Art Deco building that is stunning to look at. They only had a few exhibits, but it’s definitely worth a visit! And it’s free for those under 18; students and vets also get discounts. The current exhibit is loaned from the Denver Art Museum and it has a lot of Native American and Western themed art, and there’s also an exhibit about architecture.

Absolutely amazing museum with a ton of exhibits. The artifacts are wide ranging and the timeline is quite wide. Theres something here that everyone will enjoy. I like the fun interactive exhibits as well. The modern/contemporary pieces were also fantastic. Best part is the admission is included in to the ticket for the country museum and hall of fame.

Great museum I wish I had frequented more but I got 2 check out legendary film director Harmony Korine’s exhibit, Shadows and Loops, a few years ago 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🐐📽🎞🎥

This is a small, but thoughtfully curated Museum. When we went, they were showcasing native American women artists. Ive lost at least two hours if you really enjoy reading different aspects of the artwork. Small, fun gift shop.

Will depend on the current exhibit but very well done and interesting.

High price for admission, but not a lot to look at overall considering. The exhibits were interesting nonetheless. I would go again if there was an intriguing exhibit but I wouldnt rank it in my favorites.

Always enjoy our trips to the Frist. The exhibits and the kids art area are a great way to kill a couple of hours with the kids. We also like stopping in for the last hour of the day on our way to dinner/date night

Really cool art museum in Nashville. They had a couple exhibits when we went but my favorite was seeing the work people do in their studios. Highly recommend for anyone looking to spend a nice relaxed afternoon away from Broadway

A lot smaller than expected and than your typical art museum, but it has quite interesting exhibitions. They’re constantly rotating and they don’t seem to have a permanent one. Definitely a unique experience.

Beautiful stone museum in the heart of Nashville with an art deco interior. We had attended a J.M.W. Turner water color exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum in CT on its last day in February, so we were excited to note the Frist Art Museum was showing one, as well, called A Quest For The Sublime in their Ingram Gallery.We made a point of going today to look at their collection of 75 pieces which consisted of Turners oils, watercolors and sketches. It was wonderful to see up-close so many of his large oils that dealt with both his biblical depictions and European scenery. There are quite a few oils and watercolors of his interpretations of the ocean which he is often remembered for as an artist.The lady taking our admission tickets was thrilled we had been to the Turner exhibit in Mystic, and said their museum has been trying to get a collection of his work to show since 2001!The exhibit runs through May 31, 2020. There are many other artists on display here currently that if you have the time you should see. There is a cafe and gift shop on the premises.

Superb, but it should have a permanent collection. The building is incredible, love it

Amazing fine arts exhibits and activities! The Frist Art Museum is home to many great opportunities for attendees to view and create art. Parking is $2/hr and admission is free for children to 18 and under. With frequently changing exhibits, this museum is a great place for locals and tourists alike.

Go see Picasso. Its a once in a lifetime experience!!

Beautiful collection, reasonably priced and parking is only $2 per hour for museum visitors. Second floor has a colorful space for kids to do artwork. The museum is not super big but we spent around 1.5 hours going through all the collections.

Had a blast. The kids activities room is amazing. My daughter had such a great time. Coloring, pairing, drawing.

I have not been to the Frist since I was a child. Visiting today was amazing. The exhibits, the staff, gift shop, everything was just great. Do yourself a favor and visit the Kids Take the Frist exhibit.

Wonderful museum. Not too overwhelming but lots to do. Epic kids area - my toddler had a blast. Handicap and stroller accessible!!! Parking does cost money but it was cheap. They give you a card to reduce costs when you buy your ticket.

The exhibit was less than expected. I would like to see some classical art. One of the contemporary exhibits was not worthy of a place in the museum. Just because the work of an artist is in a museum doesnt mean it is good.

Wow! what a great museum. Went here on a recommendation and was not disappointed! The Chaos and Awe exhibit was breathtaking. The photography show was nice but not my favourite. The civil rights show was also very interesting. A good size museum - you can expect to spend about 1 hour if youre quick. They even have a virtual reality piece that really plays with your mind. It is the artists version of a self portrait... and you certainly feel like youre inside the chaos of another persons mind! All in all a great museum. Especially since anybody staying at a Nashville hotel gets in for free (It is worth the fee though)

A very large, formal building, in the art deco style of architecture, with two floors. There is a cafe beside the entrance for anyone hungry, as you cannot bring food into the main exhibit. The hallway leading up the main exhibit features various student artworks from around Tennessee. The main exhibit features an expansive collection of works by various famous artists, with an informative plaque beside each one. There is a gift beside the main exhibit, featuring mainly exquisite jewelry made buy various crafters.

If you have kids don’t miss this place!!! Excellent family location. Kids 18 and under are free and the kids art area is so fun that our kids requested to go back years later. They can paint, do stamps, try printmaking, make stop motion videos and SO MUCH MORE. This is one of the best places in all of downtown Nashville to take kids. Even really little ones will love all the interactive art stations!

Its a fine museum. A good one and done. Very few exhibits

I always want to be honest in my critique about wherever I go, so others arent deceived by peoples flowery dishonest reviews as guides. That being said, the Frist museums actual building is beautiful, and it is in the old Post Office. I love that they saved a Historic place! Dont just show up without looking online to see what exhibits are being shown, as you may end up having a negative experience, if you dont like that specific style of art. They have an area you can bring kids to learn and play. Elevators are available for the disabled. The food is top notch, ESPECIALLY the tuna melt!! The gift shop use to be better with a lot of pottery, and more blown glass, not just knickknack kids souvenirs or shirts. Maybe they rotate it, but if so, they should always keep local potters, and glass artisans work available, for adult collectors that want a diverse offering of work that can be passed down over time in collections. I think they should offer a balance of current and historic religious art, all cultures/races/ethnicities, and not just spend excessive time in one. I love Russias Historic religious art and History, for example. Parking is around back, and if I remember correctly, it is pay parking. They may stamp it though, I cant recall. Overall, its a great museum of art. Would like to see more ADVANCED pottery, sculpture, and glass mixed in, not just kids or HORRIBLE work that ANYBODY could throw together. Check for Covid rules BEFORE YOU GO. RESPECT OTHERS BY OBEYING WHATEVER RULES ARE IN PLACE FOR SAFETY. DONT THROW TRASH DOWN OR MASKS! GREAT PLACE TO VISIT.

I’m honestly not knowledgeable about fine art. But the Frist always has something interesting, even for me. The explanations are interesting without being discursive, always respectful and never condescending. Try it out!

Apparently you can’t buy tickets 30 mins to closing because the computer transfers to the next day. I understand I came late but I definitely would’ve left on time with all the gallery closures. The gift shop was really huge and nice. So I got some things to take home at least.

I was visiting Nashville from Florida, and the Frist museum was one of the main attractions for me, specifically the Rina Banerjee exhibit. I was not disappointed. It always amazes and intrigues me when people can take ordinary objects and turn them into works of art. Light bulbs, feathers, masks, bits and pieces of all kinds of things. It helped that the pieces titles, as well as explanations of their backgrounds and interpretations, were posted, to better understand Banerjees starting place. Not everybody appreciates this kind of art, but those who do will come away with all kinds of ideas floating around in their heads.

This museum is AMAZING and the price is great. Kids 18 and under are free which is always great. College students are 10 dollars and free certain days. The museum offers rotating exhibits. This month was Eric Carle and it was cool. They also have a whole area where you can do arts and crafts and other activities. I will definitely be taking the kids back.

Great museum. Very clean and accessible.

$15! Really?!? For what? One guy who was an architect text in Scotland 150 years ago! Seriously?!?The only reason Im giving you anextra star than you deserve is because the art from your students was more interesting than the regular exhibits. And thos kids have some talent!

The Frida exhibit is a MUST!! The museum is fairly small compared to museums in bigger cities. There’s reasonable parking available behind the building, just be sure to get the voucher when buying your ticket. The gift shop is a decent size. The Frist is a great way to spend a couple hours away from the more touristy parts of Nashville.

It is a great art museum! There is an excellent gift shop. There are activities upstairs for kids and adults. Plus, if you are a student at Watkins College of Art (which I happen to be) you can get in for free on certain days. On Monday (August 26th 2019) we went on a field trip for our Core I: Surface, Space, and Time class.

Beautiful museum - the building is actually more beautiful than its contents. And the latter are not many but very very nice.It is a former post office. Impressive.Friendly staff.

Amazing museum with so many things to offer to visitants of all ages!

Bravo!! Was there for the Picasso exhibit and wknd in Nashville. Incredible place. An exquisite example of art deco design. Thank goodness Nashville saved its old post office and transformed it into a true gem of a visual arts museum with world class works of art. Fantastic experience!!!

Loved the Eric Carle exhibit! The Frist is open late on Thursday and Friday, so its a great place to go after work and unwind. There were a few events there and lots of people - great vibrant atmosphere! The college student discount is an excellent deal too. Parking is $2/hr, thanks to the museum discount.

Its was okay. My children love and learn some stories; especially my girl who want to be an art designer like the place. Thank you!!!!

Great place for family fun. They had a great lower floor exhibit (Samaria). Upper floor is great for kids to run off energy and do educational activities. Very nice staff and experience. Worth the price.

Alot of fun looking at the artwork currently at the exhibit! As an artist, its refreshing to see all kinds of artistic expressions!

This place is so extravagant and spectacular. Words cannot do justice for the love I have for the collections I saw during my visit. The Art Museum is just so beautiful, all the staff are very welcoming and professional and incredibly helpful. I was overwhelmed with the place and the recent collection just took my breathe away. You are allowed to take picture just no flash and you can get pretty close to the paintings too. It was just phenomenal. Great place to take families too there’s a kids room upstairs for kids to watch and play with paint and learn about it. Put this on your bucket list and worth the trip.

I absolutely enjoyed the Dorothea Lange exhibit. The price of admission is worth it just to see her amazing work. The museum is beautiful, both inside and out.

We visited the Paris 1900 Exhibit about art, fashion, lifestyle and the 1900 Exhibition. Fabulous!! Historic and tres chic!The discovery exhibit upstairs is super fun for kids of all ages- and adults!

This review is solely for the Childrens section, since my children have never allowed me to investigate the rest of the museum:My kids love coming here, its a great rainy day activity and it never gets too crowded. They rotate stations more often than I anticipated, so theres always something new to check out.My daughter and I love to draw the mannequin. Its a great place to allow kids to be creative and where there are plant of volunteers to help so you dont have to do it all for them!

Absolutely a must see and a great addition to the community. My only word of advice to families: leave young kids at home. I wish they would be transparent and just say young kids are not welcome. I’ve been taking my kids at least once a year since my ten year old was a toddler. She was always well behaved and contained in a stroller until old enough to follow the rules but, there’s always one volunteer who follows around the families with young children and it’s completely unnerving. This time I have a one year old and we attempt to social distance. Having Molly follow us around about two feet from my back looking for a reason to get on to us was unsettling at best. I fully admit this fourth child is a handful lol but...come on. My two teenagers even took notice that while I was out giving the baby a bottle (that she couldn’t even have at a proper distance, again, strapped into a stroller, I get many many rules must be made to keep these priceless works safe but children under 1 (mines right at one) strapped down to a stroller or carried attached to the mother like another 8 month old was should pose no threat. Anyway, my teens even took note that they seem to coordinate and have volunteers follow families with babies because two other families with infants had an employee walking behind them for several minutes monitoring them. This was always my experience. Like I said, my older child they never even had an issue with and we were constantly followed “just reminding you they have to be behind the line” me:”oh sorry but we are several feet behind to be sure she stays. Is there an issue?” “No, just reminding you” was common place/ I can’t say enough good about what they add to the community but I do wish they would set a minimum age or instruct volunteers to not harass families with young children, obviously if a rules broken say something but my teens were left saying “this is why art is dying. They don’t want the younger generation interested. We didn’t break any rules they just didn’t want her there”. That’s exactly what I’m trying to avoid them thinking

Beautiful building and really friendly staff. Worth visiting !

Beautiful building..helpful staff..must visit

We visited Nashville this weekend and this was the biggest disappointment of the trip. Only one exhibit open and even with more than enough room to distance the staff still believes masks are needed. Would not recommend to anyone. Cheekwood is a much better place to look at art. Dont waste your time or money here.

Hate to leave poor reviews but art is in the eye of the beholder. $15 a person and it only had 2 exhibits, both of which were not good at all IMHO. There was nothing even worth taking a picture of, nothing of interest, and nothing worth looking up to learn more. One exhibit was pieces from Glasgow from 1900 era but nothing of substance. The other was supposed to be a modern exhibit from 2018 but came accross to me with racial undertones of hate for America. Neither exhibit in my opinion should even be in an Art Museum. But again art is in the eye of the beholder.

Beautiful grounds and building but thought there would be more art. Very helpful that there’s a free coat check if you’re travelling and the staff were nice and helpful.

Excellent exhibit! All the exhibits are great! We were there for the Impressionist exhibit this time. Really great anytime.

The place is beautiful and they have QR codes near many pieces of art so you can learn more about each. I’d recommend bringing earbuds if you’re planning to use this feature because it will read the information given out loud. It was a large space with many different exhibits. I didn’t have any good or bad interactions with employees- they pretty much leave you to yourself to wonder around the exhibit. My only reason for giving four stars is the limited and distant parking, and it was fairly crowded inside. Not too busy to enjoy yourself though!!

This place is so pretty. With my reciprocal membership I got free admission to this space during a rainy afternoon. The frida exhibition is beautiful and the Art Deco Desing of the building makes it charming. Don’t forget their Art Space where you can do sketching, painting and pressing (for all ages) and their gift shop

Wonderful place. Must see when in Nashville. Great collections, beautiful building. Great staff. Gallery Shop worth a visit...great selection. Be sure to join the Frist and take advantage of the benefits and discounts.

Great place we love. Fun and lots of activities