Cheekwood Estate and Gardens: General Admission
Discover Cheekwood, a Country Place-era estate, located eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville. This 1930s estate, once home to Mabel and Leslie Cheek, features 55 acres of gardens and a 30,000-square-foot mansion. Today, it serves as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum.
Explore American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries in period-furnished rooms and permanent collection galleries. Admire 13 unique gardens and a 1.5-mile woodland trail with outdoor sculptures.
Cheekwood offers year-round events, including Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS. It's accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Level II Arboretum, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Overview
Discover a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum on the historic Cheek Estate
Discover Cheekwood, a Country Place-era estate, located eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville. This 1930s estate, once home to Mabel and Leslie Cheek, features 55 acres of gardens and a 30,000-square-foot mansion. Today, it serves as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum.
Explore American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries in period-furnished rooms and permanent collection galleries. Admire 13 unique gardens and a 1.5-mile woodland trail with outdoor sculptures.
Cheekwood offers year-round events, including Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS. It's accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Level II Arboretum, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Highlights
- Experience the 1930s estate with its picturesque vistas, 55-acres of gardens, and 30,000 square foot historic mansion
- Discover 13 unique gardens showcasing a myriad of horticultural wonders and explore a 1.5-mile woodland sculpture trail
- See world-class art at the historic mansion and museum, a collection of permanent exhibits and intriguing rotating displays
Inclusions
- Admission to all 55 acres of Botanical Gardens
- Admission to the historic Mansion and Museum (if selected)
- 45 Minute Audio Tour of the Mansion (if selected)
- Access to two gift shops - the Garden Shop and the Museum Shop
- Access to Cheekwood's Café 29
Exclusions
- Special events such as Seasonal Teas and the Classic Car Show
- Evening events such as Thursday Night Out and the Under the Stars concert series
How to use your tickets
- Upon arrival, parking attendants will direct you to the best available parking spot
- After parking, follow the signs to the admission office to check in with your ticket
Pre-purchase info
- Children under 3 are free. Please select a free ticket.
- Visitors with a membership can visit for free.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel for free until 12 hours before you visit and get a full refund
- Rescheduling is possible until 12 hours before your visit date
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