Academy of Music, Philadelphia

Name: Academy of Music
Address: Philadelphia, United States
Telephone: +1 215-893-1667

#65 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its location is between Locust and Manning Streets in the Avenue of the Arts area of Center City. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1857 (167 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCapacity: 2509Coordinates: 39°56'53"N, 75°9'55"W

Address

Center City (Avenue of the Arts South)Philadelphia United States

Contact

+1 215-893-1667

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Day trips

Academy of Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Washington Square West, Liberti Church.

~1500 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
Macy's, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Macy's in Philadelphia is not just a shopping destination; it's an iconic landmark steeped in history, originally known as Wanamaker's department store. Situated in the heart of the city, this grand emporium opened its doors in 1876, making it one of the first...
~510 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~1450 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Washington Square West is a neighborhood in downtown, or Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1320 ftNW
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
7 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~230 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
2 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1340 ftW
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,600 members located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination in the Reformed tradition.
~590 ftE
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~940 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1100 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007 and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
~180 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Merriam Theater, formerly the Sam S. Shubert Theatre, is Philadelphia's most continuous location for touring Broadway show theatre. It is located at 250 South Broad Street within the Avenue of the Arts cultural district of Center City, Philadelphia. The Theatre was built by the Shubert Organization in 1918.
~680 ftE
Square
New Century Guild, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The New Century Guild, now the New Century Trust, is a historic women's support organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Academy of Music?

Nearby attractions include Merriam Theater, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Clarence B. Moore House, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Academy of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Academy of Music:

Bus

Broad St & Locust St • Lines: 27, 4 (2 min walk)
Chestnut St & 13th St • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Metro

Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (2 min walk)
15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (3 min walk)

Tram

15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)
13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (12 min walk)
Jefferson Station (13 min walk)