Hey parents — your little ones might actually really enjoy Impressionist paintings. Why? They’re colorful, playful, and full of everyday scenes they can totally relate to. If you’ve ever wanted to sneak a little art history into your family outings, now’s your chance.
“Monet to Matisse”
The Frist Art Museum is kicking off its newest exhibit, The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse, on loan from the Dallas Museum of Art. Think of it as a peek into the world of rebellious, rule-breaking artists. They shook up the art scene starting in 1874 — and whose work is still fresh, vibrant, and inspiring today.
Families can explore nearly 50 paintings and sculptures together. Enjoy the work by big names like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Matisse. Even better: kids 18 and under get in free.
The Frist puts it perfectly: “This exhibition reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as the impressionists and the revolutionary course they charted for modern art.”
And don’t let the fun stop at looking — after soaking in the masterpieces (on display in the Upper-Level Galleries until May 31, 2026), head to the Martin Art Quest space where kids can create their own art inspired by what they saw. It’s the perfect combo of education + hands-on fun.
The Frist Art Museum is located at 919 Broadway in downtown Nashville. Hours are Mondays 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Thursdatys 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 5:30 p.m. Tickets to “Monet to Matisse” are $20 for adults; $16 for seniors (65+) and military (with I.D.). Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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