Hours
The Hermitage
The Hermitage is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April 1 - October 15, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. from October 16 - March 31. The Hermitage is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the third week in January.
Admission
Adults $17.00
Seniors $14.00
Students (13-18) $11.00
Children (6-12) $ 7.00
Children (5 & under) Free
Family Pass $45.00
(2 Adults and 2 Children; Each Additional
Child $7.00)
Slavery by Wagon Tour $10.00 (with paid admission)
Group Rates
Groups of 15 or more adults/seniors $12.00
Groups of 15 or more high school/college students $8.00
Groups of 15 or more students thru 8th grade $5.00
Active military: Free w/ID
Directions
The Hermitage is located 12 miles east of downtown Nashville and is accessible from Interstate 40, exit 221A (The Hermitage exit). From I-65 North the Hermitage is accessible from exit 92, (Old Hickory Boulevard South exit).
Get more detailed driving directions from MapQuest .
Your Tour
The Jacksons' Tomb When you arrive ample free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, with a separate lot for buses, motor coaches, and RVs. All tours of The Hermitage begin at the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center. Be sure to allow at least two hours to enjoy the full tour.
Please note that you are not permitted to use cameras or video recorders in The Hermitage mansion. However, they are permitted elsewhere on the property. Food and drink are not permitted in the Hermitage mansion or in the Center, except for sealed water bottles. For your safety and security, all backpacks, camera bags, and large bags must remain in your vehicle. Any items worn or carried are subject to search. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the historic grounds of The Hermitage.
Accessibility
Special Needs
The Hermitage welcomes special needs visitors. For visitors needing just a little extra help, The Hermitage has a golf cart available to transport visitors from the Andrew Jackson Center to the Hermitage mansion. Wheelchairs are available for those unable to walk around the grounds. The Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, with the introductory film, exhibit gallery, gift shop, and the Garden Gate Cafe is completely accessible. Hermitage pathways are smooth asphalt and there is a ramped entrance to the garden. The Hermitage mansion is accessible on the first floor and a photographic tour of the second floor is available for our visitors unable to climb stairs. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are welcome in the mansion; however, the size of the interior spaces prevents the use of motorized scooter chairs in the mansion. If necessary, visitors can transfer to a wheelchair provided by The Hermitage for their mansion visit. Assistance animals are always welcome. Printed mansion and film scripts are available for those with hearing problems.
Language
For visitors who do not speak English, The Hermitage has printed translations of the Hermitage mansion tour in Spanish, German, French, Russian, and Japanese. The Hermitage welcomes foreign language interpreters.
The Andrew Jackson Visitor Center
At the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center, you purchase your tickets and can watch a fifteen minute introductory film on Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage. While at the Center be sure to view the exhibits on Jackson and The Hermitage and explore the gallery's changing exhibits. The Hermitage Museum Store and Garden Gate Cafe' are also located in the Center. Leaving the Center you will walk about 300 yards to the Hermitage mansion. Feel free to return to the Center at any time to investigate the exhibits, shop in the Museum Store, or enjoy a southern style meal at Garden Gate Cafe' at The Hermitage.
The Hermitage Mansion
The Hermitage Parlors The Hermitage mansion has been meticulously restored to its 1837 appearance and today looks much as it did when Andrew Jackson returned to it after finishing his second term as President. After the home was damaged by fire in 1834, Jackson had it remodeled in the Greek Revival style. Today, six wallpapers installed after the fire still hang on the walls and the majority of the furniture in the home was purchased by the Jackson family to replace pieces damaged in the fire. Personal objects, like Jackson's swords and books, also adorn the home along with the Jackson family's collection of portraits.
When you arrive at the Hermitage mansion costumed historical interpreters greet you and prepare you for your tour. Inside historical interpreters stationed throughout the house tell you about Jackson, his family, and his home and answer any questions you have. On average, the Hermitage mansion tour lasts twenty minutes.
The Hermitage Grounds
Self-guided tours of The Hermitage grounds have much to offer including the Hermitage garden, Jackson's tomb, and the Beyond the Mansion tour of sites related to slavery, farming, and nature at The Hermitage. All paths are well marked with directional and interpretive signage. Visitors are also welcome to drive approximately one-half mile to the Hermitage Church and Tulip Grove mansion. These two buildings are currently available for exterior viewing only (click to learn more about Tulip Grove or the Hermitage Church). If you have any questions about the grounds please ask our helpful staff.
Audio Tours (included in the general admission price)
Included in the general admission rates, is our popular Audio Tour which brings the Jackson's plantation to life for guests of all ages. The audio tour interprets over 40 sites throughout the large property in order to better understand Andrew Jackson and his extraordinary impact on American history, Jackson's farm and garden, the lives of slaves, museum exhibits, and many historic sites.
Guests can choose between the Adult tour and the Children's tour , led by Jackson's pet parrot, an African Grey named “Poll.” Both tours are also available in Spanish . All tours feature special sound effects, professional narration, period quotes, and music. The Audio Tour supplements the traditional Hermitage mansion tour led by our popular costumed interpreters.
There is no additional charge for the Audio Tour.
The Hermitage by Wagon (Additional Fee)
From April through October, The Hermitage by Wagon offers visitors a look into The Hermitage's past from a truly unique perspective. This half-hour tour of the Hermitage grounds by horse-drawn wagon takes visitors to the First Hermitage where Jackson lived from 1804 to 1821, to the site of the Cotton Gin and Press, to the Field Quarter, and to several archaeological sites associated with slavery and farming. As the tour winds it way across The Hermitage, the wagon driver will relate to the riders what life was like on this 1000 acre cotton plantation for Andrew Jackson, his family, and his slaves. Tickets for The Hermitage by Wagon can be purchased at The Hermitage Ticket Office and cost $10 per person (with regular admission) with children age 5 and under riding for free. Groups can purchase tickets in advance, but please note that the wagon can only accommodate 14 people per trip.
For more information contact:
Ticket Office
The Hermitage
Home of President Andrew Jackson
4580 Rachel's Lane
Nashville, TN 37076
P 615-889-2941, ext. 220
F 615-889-9909
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