Adult Tours
With ever-changing, world-class exhibition offerings, the Frist Center is the perfect destination for your group outing. View amazing works of art, enjoy lunch in our café overlooking the Turner Courtyard, and shop for unique gifts in the Frist Gift Shop.
Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more at a cost of $8.00 per person or free for Frist Center Members. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the Frist Center’s current exhibitions with your group today. Reservations are required for groups to receive special pricing and ensure ticket availability.
The Frist Center offers two tour options and an opportunity for lunch for adult group visits:
Tour Options
DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR
(80-person maximum)
Tour length: approximately 1 hour
Led by Frist Center docents (specially trained volunteers), docent-guided tours focus on the works of art that illustrate a unifying idea of the exhibition. Docent-guided tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., and late afternoon until 8:00 p.m. Groups of more than 25 people may be asked to divide into smaller groups to facilitate the tour.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
(80-person maximum)
Tour length: approximately 1 hour
Explore the exhibitions on your own using the informative written material in our gallery guides. Groups can stroll the exhibition at their leisure and spend as much time with their favorite works of art as they like. Self-guided tours are offered every day 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with extended hours Thursday and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LUNCH SERVICES
Pre-ordered lunches for groups are available from the Frist Center Café at a cost of $12.00 per person. Boxed lunches include the chef’s choice of assorted sandwiches, chips, dessert, and bottled water or soda. Vegetarian options are also available. Groups will pick up their lunch from the designated catering area.
SCHEDULING YOUR VISIT
Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance. Payment in full is due one week prior to tour date.
1. Review all the tour and lunch options listed.
2. Request a tour using the online SUMMER 2012 ADULT TOUR REQUEST FORM or use our ONLINE TOUR REQUEST FORM.
Once your request is processed, you will receive a confirmation packet that includes information on check-in procedures for tickets, directions for parking cars and buses, and tour guidelines to prepare you for your visit.
If you have questions or problems, please contact the Tour Coordinator at 615.744.3247 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tour Tips
Cost of Scheduled Visit
Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations and are $8.00 per person. Frist Center members with a valid membership card are free of charge. Ticket price includes admission to all current exhibitions and Martin ArtQuest gallery. Visitors requesting docent-guided tours are welcome to enjoy additional exhibitions on their own.
A credit card is needed to secure all tours except for school group tours.
Payment Options
Final count for tickets are requested at least one week prior to the scheduled tour, and payment in full is required one week prior to your tour date. Final count and payment for lunches must be made in full at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Frist Center accepts checks made payable to Frist Center for the Visual Arts and all major credit cards. One form of payment is required for each scheduled tour, and no refunds are given. A credit card is necessary to hold a tour reservation. The credit card will be charged one week prior to tour date if other payment arrangements have not been made. All sales are final and non-refundable.
Check-in
Groups should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. The group tour entrance is located on Broadway at the 9th Avenue end of the building. One representative from the group should check in at Group Tours (Member Services Desk if Group Tours is closed) in the Main Lobby to receive admission tickets and parking validation.
Late Arrivals
Groups that are more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled tour time may be asked to wait until the next tour time becomes available. Docents reserve the right to cancel their tour if a group is more than 10 minutes late; the group would, however, be allowed to self guide through the gallery at the next available entry time.
Parking
Groups arriving by car or van should park in the Frist Center Visitor Lot located at 10th Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your parking tickets inside to be validated for a reduced rate. Groups arriving by motor coach or 25-passenger bus should unload in the pull-through lane on Broadway. Bus parking is available for confirmed tour groups on 9th Avenue between McGavock and Demonbreun Streets. Please park parallel to the curb in the designated bus lane.
Tour and Travel Professionals
Destination management companies, professional tour operators and travel agents receive special pricing and assistance with their groups. Please contact our Tour Coordinator at 615.744.3247 for more information. Promotional brochures are available by request.