Plan Your Visit
We invite you to explore the largest house built in Tennessee prior to the Civil War. Constructed between 1849 and 1860, Belmont Mansion was the home of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen.
Visiting here is a unique opportunity to explore one of the few 1850s era homes still standing in Nashville while learning about the people - both free and enslaved - whose stories make this site worth understanding.​
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Photo Policy
No video or personal photo shoots are permitted. Publicity photos allowed when prior arrangements have been made with administrative staff.
​Hours of Operation
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Monday through Saturday - Open at 10 am.
Sunday - Open at 11 am.
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Average visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Last guest admitted at 3:30
Doors close at 4:30 pm
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Holiday Hours
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 23-25,
New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, MLK Day and Easter.
Accessibility
The first floor of Belmont Mansion is wheelchair accessible. For assistance entering the Mansion, please call 615-460-5459 when you arrive and a tour guide will lead you to an elevator if needed.
​For those who are unable to climb the stairs to the second floor bedrooms, we have a virtual tour available in the Museum Shop.​
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Written introduction to Belmont Mansion's history is available in English, Spanish, and French upon request.
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Directions by Car
Belmont Mansion is 15 minutes from downtown Nashville and 20 minutes from the Nashville airport and Opryland area.
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Located in the middle of the Belmont University campus, the Mansion is behind Freeman Hall and across from the Leu Library.
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Parking and Registration
Parking on campus is free - as long as you are in a Visitor Parking lot and are registered. You will need to enter the license plate number, make, model and color of your vehicle. ​​
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There is a Visitor Parking lot adjacent to Belmont Mansion. Parking is also available across the street in front of the Leu Library and along West Belmont Blvd.
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Please be sure to observe CITY parking signs when parking in a non-University space. Towing and ticketing are enforced.
Other Transportation Options
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Private Bus Rentals and Charters
Private bus rentals are available for groups of all sizes through our partners at CharterUP.
Additionally, Nashville Charter Bus Company is a safe, affordable option to rent a charter bus to the mansion.
GOGO Charters is another reliable choice for easy group transportation around Nashville and beyond.