When is Tennessee State Museum open?
Mon closed; Tue 10 AM–5 PM; Wed–Thu closed; Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM.
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MuseumGermantown Nashville, TN
Tennessee State Museum
- 4.83.7k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
The Tennessee State Museum offers a calm, spacious exploration of Tennessee’s cultural and natural history with thoughtfully arranged exhibits and engaging artifacts. Specialized galleries highlight state archaeology, Civil War and Civil Rights eras, and rotating special exhibitions—ideal for visitors seeking context, learning, and photography opportunities. Expect accessible displays, hands-on elements for families, and periodic guided tours to deepen your visit.
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When is the best time to visit Tennessee State Museum?
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 Tennessee State Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Where is Tennessee State Museum?
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd,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 5 pm
- Indoors
56°
Light drizzle
- Feels
- 55°
- Rain
- 40%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 1–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Tennessee State Museum
- 2 Nashville Farmers' Market · 4 min
- 3 The Picnic Tap · 4 min
- 4 Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park · 5 min
- 5 Mother's Ruin · 7 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 3.7k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Seniors friendly
Around Germantown Nashville, TN
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Nashville Farmers' MarketOpen-air market · 4 min walk
Good nowThe Picnic TapBrewery · 4 min walk
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State ParkPark · 5 min walk
Mother's RuinCocktail bar · 7 min walk
On nearby
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.
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.