Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.

Name: Lisner Auditorium
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-994-6800

#365 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. Named for Abram Lisner, a university trustee and benefactor whose will provided one million dollars towards its construction, it was designed in 1940 and completed in 1946. Constructed in the stripped classicist style of the late Art Deco and host to major classical, folk, rock, blues, opera, and theatrical performances over the decades, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 for its dual significance as an architectural work and as a performance venue. It also played a key role in desegregation at GW and in D.C.; its 1946 grand opening became a city-wide target for the desegregation of D.C. theaters and a catalyst for GW students calling on the university to admit African American students. The auditorium seats 1,490 and is the home of the Washington Concert Opera. ()

Opened: 1943 (81 years ago)Capacity: 1490Coordinates: 38°53'57"N, 77°2'50"W

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Northwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

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+1 202-994-6800

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

Nearby attractions include: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Art Museum of the Americas, M Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lisner Auditorium open?

Lisner Auditorium is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lisner Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include National Churchill Library and Center, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Margaret Wetzel House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Corcoran Hall, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), The George Washington University, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Lisner Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lisner Auditorium:

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (4 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (7 min walk)

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (6 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (10 min walk)