Self-Guided Belmont Mansion Tour in Nashville
Explore Nashville's past at your own pace, with guides on hand for questions
Duration
45 mins–1 hr
Includes
Mansion access, Guide introduction
Highlights
Explore Belmont Mansion, an Italian villa-style home built between 1850 and 1860, on a mostly self-guided visit. Move through the house at your own pace and discover a setting that served as the Acklens' summer home, a Union Army headquarters during the Battle of Nashville, and a women's college.
- Begin in the Grand Salon with a 10-minute introduction from a guide
- Discover original furnishings, paintings, and statuary throughout the ornate home
- Explore the exhibit "Upon the Toils of Many: Enslaved, Free Black, and Immigrant Laborers at Belmont Mansion"
What's Included
- Access to all mansion areas open to the public
- Guides throughout the house to answer questions
- Second-floor video for those with limited mobility
Important details
- Senior tickets are for ages 65 and older.
- Bring ID for veteran or college student tickets.
- Belmont University student or staff admission requires current student or staff status. Present your ID at check-in.
- Check backpacks and large items in the gift shop, and silence your cell phone.
- Keep food and drinks out of museum rooms.
- Video recording and personal photo shoots are not permitted.
- Arrive by 3:30 pm for admission. Doors close at 4:30 pm.
Cancellation Policy
You may request a refund if you cancel with at least 48 hours' advance notice. Late arrivals and no-shows are charged the full price. Refunds can take 6–10 days to appear in your account.
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FAQs
Yes, Belmont Mansion is wheelchair accessible. A second-floor video is available if you have limited mobility.
Yes, free parking is available on campus streets and in designated visitor parking lots. Register your vehicle with the university using its plate number, make, model, and color. If the visitor lot is full, follow the blue signs for additional visitor parking.
Doors open at 10 am Monday through Saturday and at 11 am on Sundays.
Meeting details
Belmont Mansion, across the street corner from Lila D. Bunch Library on Belmont University's campus, Nashville