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Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery), Germantown Nashville, TN
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Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)

  • 4.795 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

Tucked inside Fisk University's historic campus, the Carl Van Vechten and Aaron Douglas Galleries present rotating exhibitions and holdings that highlight African American art, photography, and cultural history. Visitors can expect a contemplative, quiet setting with thoughtful installations, archival materials, and occasional public programs that connect art to the university's legacy.

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When is Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery) open?

Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; Sat 11 AM–3:30 PM; Sun 12–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery) indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Where is Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)?

1000 17th Ave N,Nashville, TN 37208.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Dry inside
  • Open till 4 pm
  • Indoors

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Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
10 AM–4 PM
tuesday
10 AM–4 PM
wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
thursday
10 AM–4 PM
friday
10 AM–4 PM
saturday
11 AM–3:30 PM
sundayToday
12–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)
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  3. 3 Tennessee Legend Distillery · 12 min
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  5. 5 Kingdom Café & Grill · 20 min
1000 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208(opens the map)DirectionsTo Germantown Nashville, TNCall+16153298720Websitefisk.edu

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 95 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 5 pm. Rain shell until 5 pm. Waterproof shoes 4 pm–5 pm. Light layer from 5 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 5 pm
  • Light layerFrom 5 pm
  • Rain shellUntil 5 pm
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 4 pm
  • UmbrellaUntil 5 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.