General School Program Frequently Asked Questions
If there are more than 70 people interested in your field trip, your group will need to split-up between multiple days.
If there are less than 15 people able to attend your trip, you will need to book your tickets online individually on our ticketing page.
If you want to schedule a visit and it is closer than two weeks away, you will need to book the tickets online individually on our ticketing page. We only take field trip requests two weeks or longer out from the visit date.
Yes! You are welcome to picnic here. We have a large lawn behind the Frist Learning Center you can use. Make sure to confirm with your field trip coordinator at Cheekwood if you want to picnic.
School Groups – Admission is FREE for students, teachers and one chaperone per 10 students. Additional chaperones are $18/adult if there is a single payment made by calling 615-353-6973 ahead of your visit, or by bringing a check on the day of your visit. If chaperones pay the day of the visit individually, they will be charged thr full daily admission price.
Homeschools – Admission is FREE for students and one adult per family. Chaperones are $18/adult if there is a single payment made by calling 615-353-6973 ahead of your visit, or by bringing a check on the day of your visit. If chaperones pay the day of the visit individually, they will be charged the full daily admission price.
Yes, there is a cost for cars to park at Cheekwood. It is $5/car. Buses park for free.
You are allowed to enter the mansion if you have made arrangements prior to your visit with the field trip coordinator.
Lunches can be stores on the first level of the Frist Learning Center. Unfortunately, we don’t have fridge space for all lunches, but we are happy to store them inside.
Cheekwood is committed to making its exhibitions, programs and services as accessible as possible, and is actively working to make its grounds and facilities user-friendly. However, due to the historic nature of much of the gardens and mansion, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing.
Field trips are weather permitting. Education staff will be in touch at least 24 hours before a scheduled trip if a change is necessary. Field trips will be rescheduled as space permits. For weather concerns or cancellations, please email [email protected].