With ever-changing, world-class exhibition offerings, the Frist Center is the perfect destination for your group outing. View amazing works of art, enjoy lunch in our Café overlooking the Turner Courtyard, and shop for unique gifts in the Frist Gift Shop.
Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more at a cost of $8.00 per person or free for Frist Center Members. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the Frist Center's current exhibitions with your group today. Reservations are required for groups to receive special pricing and ensure ticket availability.
The Frist Center offers two tour options and an opportunity for lunch for adult group visits:
DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR: 80-person maximum
Tour length: approximately 1 hour
Led by Frist Center docents (specially trained volunteers), docent-guided tours focus on the works of art that illustrate a unifying idea of the exhibition. Docent-guided tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Groups of more than 25 people may be asked to divide into smaller groups to facilitate the tour.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR: 100-person maximum
Tour length: approximately 1 hour
Explore the exhibitions on your own using the informative written material in our gallery guides. Groups can stroll the exhibition at their leisure and spend as much time with their favorite works of art as they like. Self-guided tours are offered every day 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m (based on availability).
LUNCH SERVICES
Pre-ordered lunches for groups are available from the Frist Center Café at a cost of $12.00 per person. Boxed lunches include the chef’s choice of assorted sandwiches, chips, dessert, and bottled water or soda. Vegetarian options are also available. Groups will pick up their lunch from the designated catering area and can enjoy open seating in several locations around the Frist Center, including tables overlooking the Turner Courtyard. A final guest count and payment in full for lunch orders is due two weeks before your tour date.
SCHEDULING YOUR VISIT
Reservations are required at least 2 weeks in advance. Payment in full is due upon arrival.
- Review all the tour and lunch options listed.
- Check Available Dates calendar to pick your tour dates.
- Complete and return the Adult Group Request Form (Adobe® Acrobat Required) two weeks in advance of the earliest requested date by faxing it to (615) 744-3965 or mailing it to: Tour Coordinator, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203.
Once your request is processed, you will receive a confirmation packet that includes information on check-in procedures for tickets, directions for parking cars and buses, and tour guidelines to prepare you for your visit.
If you have questions, please call the Tour Coordinator at (615) 744-3247 or email grouptour@fristcenter.org.
TOUR TIPS
Cost of Scheduled Visit
Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. The cost for adult groups is $8.00 per person. Frist Center members with a valid membership card are free of charge. Ticket price includes admission to all current exhibitions and Martin ArtQuest. Visitors requesting docent-guided tours are welcome to enjoy additional exhibitions on their own.
Payment Options
Final count for tickets is requested at least two weeks prior to the scheduled, and payment in full is required upon arrival. Final count and payment for lunches must be made in full at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Frist Center accepts checks made payable to Frist Center for the Visual Arts and all major credit cards. One form of payment is required for each scheduled tour, and no refunds are given.
Check-in
Groups should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. The group tour entrance is located on Broadway at the 9th Avenue end of the building. One representative from the group should check in at the Group Tours/Member Services Desk in the Main Lobby to receive admission tickets and parking validation.
Late Arrivals
Groups that are more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled tour time will be asked to wait until the next tour time becomes available. The group may not be able to enter together.
Parking
Groups arriving by car or van should park in the Frist Center Visitor Lot located at 10th Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your parking tickets inside to be validated for a reduced rate. Groups arriving by motorcoach or 25-passenger bus should unload in the pull-through lane on Broadway. Bus parking is available for confirmed tour groups on 9th Avenue between McGavock and Demonbreun Streets. Please park parallel to the curb in the designated bus lane.
TOUR AND TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
Destination management companies, professional tour operators and travel agents receive special pricing and assistance with their groups. Please contact our Tour Coordinator at (615) 744-3247 for more information. Promotional brochures are available by request.
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