Grand Opera House, Wilmington

Name: Grand Opera House
Address: 818 N Market St, Wilmington, 19801-3087, United States
Telephone: +1 302-652-1179

#19 among attractions in Wilmington

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Facts and practical information

The Grand Opera House, also known as The Grand or Masonic Hall and Grand Theater, is a 1,208-seat theater for the performing arts in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The four-story building was built in 1871 by the Delaware Grand Lodge of Masons to serve as a Masonic Temple and auditorium. The construction cost was $100,000. It was designed in Second Empire style by Baltimore architect Thomas Dixon and incorporates symbolism from Freemasonry into the cast-iron facade. Its central pediment contains an Eye of Providence. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 39°44'38"N, 75°32'55"W

Address

818 N Market StDowntown WilmingtonWilmington 19801-3087 United States

Contact

+1 302-652-1179

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Day trips

Grand Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, F. W. Woolworth Building, Delaware History Museum.

1.2 miSW
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport
Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, Wilmington
30 min walk • Daniel S. Frawley Stadium is a stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball team. The park was originally known as Legends Stadium when it was built in 1993. It was renamed in 1994 for Wilmington mayor Daniel S.
~850 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, Wilmington
5 min walk • A statue of Caesar Rodney is installed in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The statue was erected in Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington on July 4, 1923. It was designed by New York sculptor James Edward Kelly. The Gorham Company in Rhode Island cast the statue and its two bronze plaques. The memorial was removed in June 2020.
~310 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
F. W. Woolworth Building, Wilmington
2 min walk • The F. W. Woolworth Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
~1010 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Delaware History Museum, Wilmington
5 min walk • The Delaware Historical Society began in 1864 as an effort to preserve documents from the Civil War. Since then, it has expanded into a statewide historical institution with several buildings, including Old Town Hall and the Delaware History Museum, in Wilmington and the historic Read House & Gardens in New Castle.
1.2 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Chase Fieldhouse, Wilmington
30 min walk • The Chase Fieldhouse is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena and sports complex in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The arena, home to the NBA G League team the Delaware Blue Coats who are the affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, hosted its first game on January 23, 2019.
~470 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Henry Townsend Building, Wilmington
3 min walk • Henry Townsend Building is a historic commercial/residential building located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1913–1914, and is a four-story, five bay commercial apartment building with a rectangular plan built of wall bearing brick construction.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Delaware Children's Theatre, Wilmington
18 min walk • The Delaware Children's Theatre is a community theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The theatre company occupies the historic New Century Club building.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
The Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington
19 min walk • The Delaware Contemporary is Delaware's only contemporary art museum. Founded in 1979 as the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts it rebranded to its current name in 2015.
0.9 miSW
39°44'5"N • 75°33'37"W
Riverwalk Mini Golf, Wilmington
23 min walk • Mini golf, Golf
~1010 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wilmington
5 min walk • St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church located at 1012 French Street in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
~1290 ftNW
Church
Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington
7 min walk • Grace United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located at 9th and West Streets in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was designed by architect Thomas Dixon and built in 1868. It is constructed of serpentine stone of a light pea green color in the Victorian Gothic style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grand Opera House open?

Grand Opera House is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Govatos'/McVey Building, Wilmington (1 min walk), Downtown Wilmington Commercial Historic District, Wilmington (2 min walk), Delaware Trust Building, Wilmington (2 min walk), The Redding Gallery, Wilmington (3 min walk).

How to get to Grand Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Opera House:

Train

Wilmington (13 min walk)