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Tennessee State CapitolvsFrist Art Museum
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Frist Art Museum is the choice of most writers compared to Tennessee State Capitol. Frist Art Museum comes in at 86 with endorsements from 9 reviewers such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Where.
Tennessee State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37219
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Fodor's "designed by noted Philadelphia architect William Strickland who was so impressed with his Greek Revival creation that he requested—and received—entombment behind one of the building's walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The self-professed masterpiece of architect William Strickland (1788-1854), this Tennessee limestone Greek Revival "temple" sits high on a hill and boasts ancient Athenian models." Full review
Where "The Greek Revival-style building was begun in 1845 and completed in 1859." Full review
Frommer's "The Tennessee State Capitol, completed in 1859, is a classically proportioned Greek Revival building that sits on a hill on the north side of downtown" Full review
Frist Art Museum Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
goop Where
U.S. News & World Report Fodor's Show All Reviews
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3822
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Fodor's "This art gallery boasts 24,000 square feet of exhibit space and hosts first-class exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, and other visual art."
Concierge "The lack of a broad permanent collection allows the Frist Center to operate like a large gallery for a rotating roster of big-name installations organized by other museums."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hosts traveling exhibitions of everything from American folk art to Picasso in the grand, refurbished post office building." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hosts a series of rotating exhibits and works borrowed from other museums." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in its art deco digs has hosted a continuous and inspiring collection of exhibitions from the area and the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Permanent attractions include the 30-station, interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery and Music at the Frist, a program of live performances in the Grand Lobby or café every Friday and Saturday." Full review
goop "In addition to an always-compelling roster of exhibits, the Frist has an entire gallery—the Martin Artquest Gallery—devoted to art activities for kids, every day of the week." Full review
Where "Located in what was once Nashville’s landmark downtown post office, the Frist is probably the only art museum in the country that houses a working post office." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "It holds works of art from the region and from around the world...the museum also promotes learning through creating art in its Martin ArtQuest Gallery, with 30 interactive stations." Full review
Fodor's "Aims to expose the city's inhabitants and visitors to as many different and disparate artists, mediums, and movements as possible, with multiple rotating exhibitions." Full review
