Museum · Downtown / Broadway

Frist Art Museum

A downtown art museum in the historic former main post office on Broadway.

Verified Aug 6, 2026
The Frist Art Museum building at Broadway and Ninth Avenue in Nashville.

Why we recommend it

The right rainy-day alternative when you want galleries instead of music history. Exhibitions rotate, so check what is up before you commit the afternoon.

ArtRainy daysCouplesIndoorGood with kids

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