Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia

Name: Metropolitan Opera House
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#507 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Metropolitan Opera House is a historic opera house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been used for many different purposes over its history. Now known as The Met, the theatre reopened in December 2018, after a complete renovation, as a concert venue. It is managed by Live Nation Philadelphia. ()

Opened: 17 November 1908 (116 years ago)Capacity: 3500Coordinates: 39°58'13"N, 75°9'38"W

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

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

Nearby attractions include: Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, Franklin Music Hall, Arch Street Theatre.

1.2 miS
Shopping, Market
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Reading Terminal Market, nestled in the bustling heart of Philadelphia, stands as a vibrant emblem of the city's rich culinary diversity and historical significance. This dynamic marketplace, which has been serving locals and tourists alike since 1893, is not just a...
0.7 miW
Historic prison with tours and exhibits
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The Eastern State Penitentiary, a hauntingly stark structure located in Philadelphia, United States, stands as a monument to a bygone era of penology. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, today it operates as a museum, offering a glimpse into the...
1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
30 min walk • The Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 19th century, was one of the three main Philadelphia theaters for plays; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
13 min walk • The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States.
~1520 ftN
Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
0.6 miSE
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the seat for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
1.2 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
32 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Fleisher-Ollman Gallery, Philadelphia
29 min walk • Fleisher/Ollman Gallery is a U.S. art gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1952 as the Janet Fleisher Gallery and remained as such for over thirty years.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue opened as a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and R5 Productions. Union Transfer first opened to the public on September 21, 2011.
0.5 miSW
39°57'59"N • 75°10'4"W
The Spring Gardens Community Garden, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Park, Garden

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Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Girard Avenue Historic District, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Lower North Philadelphia Speculative Housing Historic District, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Fairmount Avenue Historic District, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Opera House:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 16th Street • Lines: 15 (3 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl (3 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (8 min walk)

Train

Temple University (25 min walk)
Suburban Station (30 min walk)