Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 244-3340
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 10am-5:30pm, Thu-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1pm-5:30pm
Editorial Review for Frist Center for the Visual Arts – by Shelton Clark
In Short
The building was the main post office from 1934 until 1986. Most of the "classic moderne" architecture with art deco accents are stil there and a hall is lined with historic and recent pictures illustrating the change. World-traveling exhibits are showcased from a couple of months to a few years. Along with the gallery, there's a kids area upstairs, an auditorium, a landscaped courtyard at the south entrance, a gift shop and a cafe.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyGroups of 10 or more get the reduced ticket price of $7. Call ahead and arrange a docent-guided tour for your group.
ParkingGet your parking ticket validated. Museum visitors get discounted parking rates.
Know Before You GoFrist members receive free admission, guest passes, gift shop discounts and a chance to attend members-only events and previews of new exhibits.
User Reviews for Frist Center for the Visual Arts
03/16/2007 Posted by norvillebarnes
The Friday Night "ARTini" is advertised as an opportunity to have some drinks, view art, and hear someone knowledgable speak about some of the works. Our group of seven showed up, purchased admission, and got in line at the little bar. A single bartender s l o w l y made $7.00 cosmos for about half the people in our group. Finally we were all served and started into the gallery. No drinks allowed in the gallery. Your kidding! Seems like they could have told us that at the bar. Four of our party went back to the lobby with their cosmos. The rest of us stood there looking around for a group or a sign or podium or something. I asked the cosmo blocker when the lecture starts. It's over. What?! It was 7:20. How long was it? She spoke about two pieces and that was it. What an embarrassment.
Pros: Better than nothing I guess
Cons: Absolutely not as advertised.
08/24/2006 Posted by pailum
Every time I visit I make a point to eat in the cafeteria... FRESH Vegeterian choices........ The THURSDAY EVENING Venues are a bit confusing since they are located in the hallway...no seating...crowded...difficult to enjoy and relax....... The venues/exhibits are some of the best that I've visited...extremely user friendly
Pros: Exhibits are Great..Adequate Parking...AWESOME Food...
Cons: Thursday evening music should be relocated...Validated Parking is DISCOUNTED signs need to reflect this...
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