Millett Opera House, Austin

Name: Millett Opera House
Address: Austin, United States

#214 among attractions in Austin

Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue

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The Millett Opera House, home of the Austin Club, is a historic building in downtown Austin, Texas. Built in 1878 by local lumber seller Charles Millett on one of his lots, the house was one of the largest performance spaces in Texas upon its completion. It featured 800 removable seats, 24-inch limestone walls, and the largest enclosed space in Texas. The Opera House was designed by Frederick Ruffini, an architect working throughout Texas. ()

Built: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'15"N, 97°44'27"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary.

~1430 ftN
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
7 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
~1110 ftN
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
6 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
~1580 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
8 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
~280 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
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~650 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
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~1330 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
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~1990 ftSE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
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~1910 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
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~1000 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
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~1350 ftSW
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
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~810 ftN
Monuments and statues
Tejano Monument, Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Millett Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin (2 min walk), Central Presbyterian Church, Austin (2 min walk), Lundberg Bakery, Austin (3 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to Millett Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Millett Opera House:

Train

Downtown (12 min walk)
Austin (25 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (12 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (14 min walk)