# Cheekwood Estate Winter Garden Walks & Historic Mansion Art Galleries > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205 - Ages: All ages welcome (Trains exhibit and sculpture trail ideal for youngsters) - Price: Adults $20; Youth (3-17) $13; Children 2 and under free; Includes gardens and mansion galleries - Organizer: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens - Official page: https://cheekwood.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/cheekwood-estate-winter-garden-walks-and-historic-mansion-art-gallerie--listing-1a24daef9cc2a5c6f10c2048 ## About Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers a tranquil winter retreat where art, botanical beauty, and American history intertwine across 55 scenic pastoral acres in West Nashville. During the quiet months of January and February, families can stroll through the Japanese Garden (Shōmu-en), where evergreen Japanese black pines, raked dry stone gravel patterns, and gentle wooden bridges create a contemplative winter landscape. The 1.5-mile paved Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail meanders through native oak and hickory groves, showcasing fifteen monumental contemporary outdoor sculptures that captivate young imaginations. When chilly weather calls for indoor warmth, families can explore the magnificent 1929 Georgian-style Cheekwood Historic Mansion, now home to world-class art museum galleries featuring American paintings, decorative arts, traveling sculpture exhibitions, and fascinating historical dioramas detailing Tennessee heritage. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Frist Learning Center, historic mansion, and main loop garden paths are paved and accessible for strollers; some secondary woodland trails feature fine packed gravel or natural terrain. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Botanic Hall and Cafe 29 provide cozy indoor seating and warm beverages; private, heated restrooms with baby-changing tables are available in the Frist Learning Center and Mansion. • Age Suitability: Welcomes visitors of all ages; children particularly enjoy the woodland sculptures, trains at Trains! exhibit, and interactive family art stations. • Sensory Tips: Serene and peaceful winter atmosphere with low visitor traffic, gentle natural sounds, and climate-controlled historic mansion rooms for warming up. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/holiday-lights-at-cheekwood-estate-and-gardens--listing-59e09b197ae40e3e80b0feb5) — Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 5. 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