“The Parthenon was planned and constructed in 1897 by Confederate veteran William Crawford Smith. The original Parthenon sculptures are held in the British Museum in London. The museum hosts the exhibition to educate both Nashvillians and visitors about the legacy of the ancient Greeks and their impact on American civilization. The museum is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, a Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The permanent collection of the Parthenon is a selection of 63 paintings by American artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. At almost 42 feet in height, the Parthenon statue of Athena is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. The museum offers a venue for a range of temporary shows and exhibitions. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and for bookings made at least a week in advance. The museum offers free admission for babies and children under four years old.”
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