The Conservation of the Nashville Parthenon Casts

A documentary about the Nashville Parthenon's casts in 2023. Discover their, artistic value and use, and the intricate process of revitalizing them after being on display for decades. The Nashville Parthenon's permanent collection includes 14 casts of the original Parthenon Marbles that were purchased in the 1920s from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The casts were molded from the remaining fragments of the Parthenon Marbles housed in London and represent some of the most celebrated sculptures in the history of classical art. They have been on display in Nashville since 1931 and significant conservation work is needed to ensure that they can live on for generations to come. We're thrilled to announce that thanks to a generous grant from the Hays Foundation, the casts underwent a restoration that will preserve their legacy as an artistic and educational resource for the public. This program was generously underwritten by the Spencer and Marlene Hays Foundation. www.nashvilleparthenon.com/collections