Missouri Theatre, Columbia

Name: Missouri Theatre
Address: 203 S 9th St, Columbia, 65201-4817, United States
Telephone: +1 573-882-3781

#17 among attractions in Columbia

Top attraction, Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows

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The Missouri Theatre, is a concert and entertainment venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, occupying most of a city block between 9th street between Locust and Elm Streets. It was designed after the Opéra Garnier by the Boller Brothers, built in 1928, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is Columbia's only surviving pre-Depression movie palace and vaudeville stage. In 2011, the University of Missouri began a three-year lease of the facility. The Missouri Theatre is the resident home of the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, and is also frequently used by University of Missouri and civic groups. As of July 1, 2014, The University of Missouri took over ownership of the Missouri Theatre. It is one of the main performance venues for the University of Missouri School of Music. ()

Built: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 38°56'57"N, 92°19'40"W

Address

203 S 9th StFirst Ward (Downtown Columbia)Columbia 65201-4817 United States

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+1 573-882-3781

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Missouri Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mizzou Arena, Faurot Field, Jesse Hall, Booches.

1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mizzou Arena, Columbia
31 min walk • Mizzou Arena is an indoor arena located on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Home to the school's men's and women's basketball teams, the facility opened in November 2004 and replaced the Hearnes Center as the school's flagship indoor sports facility.
1 miS
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
25 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
~1440 ftS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Jesse Hall, Columbia
7 min walk • Jesse Hall is the main administration building for the University of Missouri. Its dome has towered 180 feet above the south end of David R. Francis Quadrangle since its completion in 1895. In the lawn in front of Jesse Hall are The Columns, all that remains of its predecessor Academic Hall, which burned in 1892.
~400 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Booches, Columbia
2 min walk • Booches is a bar, restaurant, and pool hall at 110 S. 9th Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri that was established in 1884. It is the oldest pool hall in Columbia and is known for its hamburgers. It is located near the University of Missouri and has traditionally been frequented by college students.
~1100 ftN
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Blue Note, Columbia
6 min walk • The Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. It was established in 1980 by Richard King and Phil Costello. It is famous for the legal case Bensusan Restaurant Corp. v. King over naming use on the internet.
~910 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Art and Archaeology, Columbia
5 min walk • The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri. It is located at Mizzou North on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia, Missouri. The Museum's galleries are free and open to the public.
~1440 ftS
Botanical garden
Mizzou Botanic Garden, Columbia
7 min walk • The Mizzou Botanic Garden contains thousands of plants within the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
~390 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Virginia Building, Columbia
2 min walk • The Virginia Building, also known as the Strollway Center and Montgomery Ward Building, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, Missouri.
~960 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
5 min walk • Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The theater was founded by a group including Paul Sturtz and David Wilson in May 2000.
~1050 ftN
City hall
City Hall, Columbia
6 min walk • City Hall in Columbia, Missouri, also known as the Daniel Boone Building, was built in 1917. A major addition and restoration was completed in 2011, along with a matching five-story structure. Originally built as a hotel, it has functioned as the city hall of Columbia since 1972 by replacing the municipal building across the street.
~1090 ftS
Greek Revival architecture
The Columns, Columbia
6 min walk • The Columns are the most recognized landmark of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Standing forty-three feet tall in the center of Francis Quadrangle and at the south end of the Avenue of the Columns, they are the remains of the portico of Academic Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Missouri Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia (2 min walk), Peace Park, Columbia (4 min walk), Eighth and Broadway Historic District, Columbia (4 min walk), Downtown Columbia, Columbia (4 min walk).

How to get to Missouri Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Missouri Theatre:

Bus

Wabash Station (8 min walk)