Art Tour at Belmont Mansion - $30 for Adults
Step into Belmont Mansion and let sculptures and paintings reveal the lives of the Acklen family. This intimate, small-group Collected to Share tour offers close-looking, story-driven interpretation in the heart of Nashville.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Minimal walking and standing; suitable for most fitness levels
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History
The tour interprets the art collected by the Acklen family, using objects to illuminate personal and social histories tied to the mansion.
Conservation
The mansion balances public access with preservation through controlled lighting and object rotation to protect delicate materials.
Belmont Mansion
Art Tour at Belmont Mansion - $30 for Adults
Belmont Mansion in Nashville preserves and interprets the history of a 19th-century estate through a range of guided and self-paced experiences. The site offers General Admission beginning in the Grand Salon—the largest room of its kind in the Antebellum South—followed by independent exploration with guides available to answer questions. Guided Tour experiences limit groups to 12 participants and are recommended for visitors ages 8 and up, providing intimate storytelling about the mansion’s residents and architecture. Curator's Tour sessions, led by Curator Jerry Trescott, run approximately 90 minutes and highlight original artifacts and distinctive architectural features. The Civil War at Belmont Mansion is a 90-minute program presented by Executive Director Myers Brown that focuses on the mansion’s role during the Tennessee Campaign of 1864 and the Battle of Nashville. Literary visitors can join the Lasting Impression Book Tour, a 90-minute guided walkthrough tied to Tamera Alexander’s A Lasting Impression that links scenes from the novel to locations in the house. Belmont Mansion also connects to nearby historic sites: the Tour the St. Cecilia Motherhouse offers guided visits to the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Motherhouse in North Nashville, led by the Sisters and Board President Jim Thompson.
Public hours and ticketing information are available through Belmont Mansion’s official channels. Special event bookings are coordinated with site staff.
Tours Offered
6
Diverse onsite and specialty tours
Group Size
12 max
Small-group guided tours for intimacy
Tour Length
90 min
Several signature tours run 90 minutes
Named Guides
Trescott · Brown
Curator and Executive Director lead tours
Reserve limited-capacity Guided or Curator's Tours, or purchase General Admission through Belmont Mansion's official booking channels.
Book in advance
Tours cap at 15 people and fill quickly; reserve online to guarantee your preferred time.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before start time to check in and orient yourself to the house layout.
Ask before photographing
Photography rules vary by room and object—always check with staff to avoid damaging or risking removal of access.
Dress for short walks
Wear comfortable shoes for movement between rooms and brief outdoor approaches to the mansion.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes keep you comfortable while moving through rooms and light steps on staircases.
Light jacket or sweater
Indoor lighting and controlled climate can feel cool, so a layer helps you stay comfortable.
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Notebook and pen
Bring a small notebook to jot down artists, dates, or details you want to research later.
Compact camera or phone with manual flash off
If photography is permitted, use non-flash settings to protect sensitive pigments and finishes.