Current Exhibitions

Oct 10, 2025–Jan 4, 2026

New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations

Man taking a photo of a masquerade ensemble
Oct 10, 2025–Jan 4, 2026

Fahamu Pecou: This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin

Black shirtless man facing right with a mesh material pulled over his face and chest on a light turquoise background
Jul 4–Dec 14, 2025

Avenues to a Great City

Rendering of a possible idea for the east bank in Nashville showing buildings and a park like setting with people milling about
Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026

Sole Study

Drawing of a black man in four different poses drawn in different colors.
Frist Friday promo graphic featuring images of Paul McCartney

Get tickets today for the final Frist Friday of 2025!

It’s time to get a ticket to ride for the last Frist Friday of the year! Join us for a groovy evening as we celebrate the 1960s and the exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm! DJ John Stamps will be spinning classic ’60s hits all night long in the Grand Lobby—so put on your dancing shoes and get ready to twist and shout!  Advance tickets are required, so don’t delay!

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A young Paul McCartney holding a camera taking a photo of himself in a mirror

Reserve your tickets for the Paul McCartney photography exhibition!

Opening November 6, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm offers an unprecedented look at a newly discovered archive of photographs taken by Paul McCartney at the start of Beatlemania. The exhibition presents nearly 300 intimate and historic images made between December 1963 and February 1964, as The Beatles—Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—were propelled from being the most popular band in Britain to an international cultural phenomenon.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Educator Workshop: New African Masquerades

Two women at a table working on an art project
Saturday, November 1, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

View of the arched ceiling above Frist foyer
Thursday, November 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Woven Nashville: An Evening of Music, Art, and Conversation

Woven Nashville graphic with photos of Chuck Beard and Jason Eskridge
Thursday, November 6, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

A man leads a tour of African Masquerades to a group of people in an art museum.
Friday, November 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Opening Conversation:
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64

Black and white photo of John Lennon in a hat.
Sunday, November 9, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday 

Docent talking with a family
Sunday, November 9, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Metal art deco vent detail
Wednesday, November 12, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

An Evening with José González

Graphic with green writing and outline of musician José González.
Thursday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion: “Food for Thought: Avenues to a Great City”

Watercolor of the East Bank of Nashville
Thursday, November 13, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Tim Gartland Three

Tim Gartland playing the harmonica
Thursday, November 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Exploring Diasporic Masquerades

Bright colored African Masquerade with people walking around it.
Thursday, November 13, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

A woman leads a tour through a gallery with African Masquerades.
Friday, November 14, 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Frist Fridays 2025

Frist Friday promo graphic featuring images of Paul McCartney
Friday, November 14, 9:00–11:00 p.m.

Warhol Society Frist Friday After-Party

Graphic for Warhol Society after party with a photo of photographers in the 60s.
Saturday, November 15, 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Teen Fest

Teens stand around a jewelry vendor
Saturday, November 15, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Rising staircase in front of floor to ceiling window with metal detailing.
Thursday, November 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Corey King

Musician Corey King stands with his guitar in front of a wooden door
Thursday, November 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

Man sketches painting in an art gallery
Thursday, November 20, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

A man guides a tour of African Masquerades in an art museum.
Sunday, November 23, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Silver railing on ascending marble staircase
Saturday, November 29, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

This is an image of architecture in the Frist building. The image depicts curves in the structure of the building, which include stars, ridges, and various textures. The image contains grays, blacks, and whites.
Sunday, November 30, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Museum Store Sunday

Museum Store Sunday sign and tote and a desk plate that reads
Thursday, December 4, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: The Contrarian Ensemble

Four members of the Contrarian Ensemble standing and holding their instruments
Sunday, December 7, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Frist Arts Fest

Father and two sons wearing cowboy hats watching a woman demonstrating an activity
Thursday, December 11, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Ronny Criss

Musician Ronny Criss hold a guitar in a black and white photo.
Thursday, December 18, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Jeff Taylor
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