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Historic Travellers Rest

Gallery/Museum ; Landmark/Historical ; Nonprofit

Travellers Rest is the oldest historic house museum open to the public in Nashville. Their primary mission is history education and we serve more than 12,000 children and adult visitors each year. Our programs and events cover 1000 years of history, from Mississippian settlement through the 19th century using the cultural resources at the 1799 home built by John Overton.

Tours | Tuesday through Saturday 10am–4:30pm
Tour times at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm (final tour)
Closed Sunday and Monday
Office | Monday through Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Historic Travellers Rest is closed on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

House Tour Rates:
Adult:  $15
*Military (with military ID): $14
Senior (65+):  $14
Student (ages 6 – 18):  $10
Grounds & Exhibit Cost: $10 per person (No discounts for this option)
Student Grounds Tour Cost: $5 per person
Family (2 Adults & 2 Students): $40

Source: Historic Travellers Rest

Virtual Holiday Concert

Presented by Historic Travellers Rest at Historic Travellers Rest

Dec 13, 2020

BUY TICKETS

A Past Uncovered | The Story of the Enslaved People of Travellers Rest Exhibit

Presented by Historic Travellers Rest at Historic Travellers Rest

Dec 31, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021

The Battle of Nashville | History Unfolds at Travellers Rest

Presented by Historic Travellers Rest at Historic Travellers Rest

Dec 24, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATES & INFORMATION

Our Response to COVID-19:

Historic Travellers Rest will open the house for tours at half capacity starting June 23. For more information visit our HOURS AND MAP page. 2020 Summer Camps are still happening! Please go to our SUMMER CAMP page for details.