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Cheekwood Estate and Gardens: General Admission

Discover a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum on the historic Cheek Estate

Discover Cheekwood, a Country Place-era estate, located eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville. This 1930s estate, once home to Mabel and Leslie Cheek, features 55 acres of gardens and a 30,000-square-foot mansion. Today, it serves as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum. Explore American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries in period-furnished rooms and permanent collection galleries. Admire 13 unique gardens and a 1.5-mile woodland trail with outdoor sculptures. Cheekwood offers year-round events, including Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS. It's accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Level II Arboretum, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

What's included

  • Admission to all 55 acres of Botanical Gardens
  • Admission to the historic Mansion and Museum (if selected)
  • 45 Minute Audio Tour of the Mansion (if selected)
  • Access to two gift shops - the Garden Shop and the Museum Shop
  • Access to Cheekwood's Café 29
What's excluded

  • Special events such as Seasonal Teas and the Classic Car Show
  • Evening events such as Thursday Night Out and the Under the Stars concert series
  • Parking Fee ($5)