Morse Auditorium, Boston

Name: Morse Auditorium
Address: 602 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, 02215, United States

#465 among attractions in Boston

Synagogue, Auditorium

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Facts and practical information

Alfred L. Morse Auditorium is a domed theater that is now owned by Boston University and used as an auditorium. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'56"N, 71°6'3"W

Address

602 Commonwealth AveFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston 02215 United States

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Day trips

Morse Auditorium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Newbury Comics, Statue of Leif Erikson.

~1330 ftSE
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
7 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
~930 ftSE
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.7 miE
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
19 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston
13 min walk • Leif Eriksson is an outdoor statue by Anne Whitney at the west end of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Installed in 1887, it was the first public sculpture to honor the Norse explorer in the New World.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Boston University Bridge, Boston
15 min walk • The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~1280 ftSW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
7 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
15 min walk • Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775.
0.7 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, Boston
19 min walk • The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002. It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
14 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~1090 ftNW
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
6 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
~880 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Morse Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include Beacon Street, Boston (2 min walk), BU Castle, Boston (5 min walk), Warren Towers, Boston (5 min walk), Tsai Performance Center, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to Morse Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Morse Auditorium:

Bus

Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way • Lines: 57 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Blandford Street • Lines: B (2 min walk)
Boston University East • Lines: B (5 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (3 min walk)
Ruggles (27 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (26 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (27 min walk)