Belmont Mansion Nashville: A Historic Treasure
Corner of Acklen Avenue & Belmont Cir • Nashville, TN 37212
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Step back into history at Belmont Mansion, a grand 19th-century estate built for Adelicia and Joseph Acklen. Once a lavish home, it now serves as a museum on the Belmont University campus. Explore exquisitely restored rooms filled with original furniture, artwork, and statuary. Begin with a guided introduction before touring the mansion at your own pace.
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Belmont Mansion is located within the Belmont University campus at Belmont Blvd and Acklen Avenue Nashville, TN 37212. It is just 15 minutes from downtown Nashville and 20 minutes from the Nashville Airport and Opryland area.
Parking is available at the lot adjacent to Belmont Mansion and nearby university visitor parking lots. Register your vehicle as a Belmont University visitor before your visit. If parking off-campus, follow city parking signs to avoid towing.
Most visits last 45 minutes to 1 hour, but you can explore the mansion at your own pace.
No, only a 10-minute guided introduction is provided at the start of the tour while the rest is self-paced. You can also ask questions to stationed guides while exploring the mansion.
Yes, children are welcome with adult supervision. Belmont Mansion also offers free admission to ages 5 and under.
Visitors are welcome to take casual photos for personal use. However, video recordings and professional photo shoots are not permitted unless prior arrangements have been made with the administrative staff.
No food or drinks are permitted inside the mansion.
Yes, there is a museum shop on-site with unique gifts and memorabilia available.
Check all backpacks or large items in the gift shop.
The first floor of the mansion is wheelchair accessible. For guests who are unable to view the second-floor bedrooms, they have a virtual tour available for viewing in the museum shop.