# Frist Art Museum Martin ArtQuest Gallery & Family Art Making > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 - Ages: All ages welcome (Martin ArtQuest interactive gallery designed for ages 2-18; Youth 18 and under free) - Price: Adults $15; Seniors (65+) $10; College students $10; Youth (18 and under) always FREE - Organizer: Frist Art Museum - Official page: https://fristartmuseum.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/frist-art-museum-martin-artquest-gallery-and-family-art-making--listing-65412a0ee9bacb37efbf1bd3 ## About Housed inside Nashville's historic 1934 Art Deco post office building on Broadway, the Frist Art Museum is an internationally celebrated visual arts center renowned for its welcoming, family-centered philosophy. Admission is always completely free for children and youths ages 18 and under. The crown jewel for families is the upper-level Martin ArtQuest Gallery, an award-winning, hands-on experiential art studio filled with interactive stations designed to inspire creativity in young visitors of all abilities. Children can sketch portraits, experiment with stop-motion animation videos, create colorful printmaking rubbings, construct three-dimensional sculptures, and paint watercolors under the guidance of friendly teaching artists. Downstairs, rotating world-class exhibitions feature kid-friendly gallery guides with scavenger hunts and questions that transform viewing contemporary and classic art into an engaging family conversation on chilly winter weekends. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with street-level ramp access, wide corridors, spacious passenger elevators, and stroller parking outside the Martin ArtQuest gallery. • Nursing & Rest Spots: A quiet nursing nook with comfortable armchairs is available adjacent to the ArtQuest gallery; family restrooms with clean changing counters are located on both main levels. • Age Suitability: Designed for toddlers, school-age kids, and teens; youth 18 and under always receive free admission. • Sensory Tips: ArtQuest offers a welcoming, tactile hands-on environment; quiet gallery spaces downstairs provide peaceful visual stimulation with gentle lighting and low sound levels. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Frist Art Museum Family Thanksgiving Weekend Martin ArtQuest Gallery](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/frist-art-museum-family-thanksgiving-weekend-martin-artquest-gallery--listing-7963b422a004f0f4d1f31ad8) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM · Frist Art Museum · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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