Annenberg Center, Philadelphia

Name: Annenberg Center
Address: Philadelphia, United States
Telephone: +1 215-898-3900

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The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. ()

Opened: 1970 (54 years ago)Capacity: 960Coordinates: 39°57'13"N, 75°11'48"W

Address

West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

Contact

+1 215-898-3900

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Annenberg Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Spiral Q Puppet Theater, Saint Mary's Church.

0.6 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
0.4 miSE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.5 miN
Museum
Spiral Q Puppet Theater, Philadelphia
12 min walk • Spiral Q Puppet Theater is a puppet troupe that was founded in 1995 by Matthew "Mattyboy" Hart in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After traveling the country he was inspired by the street performance work of the Radical Faeries and the Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover, Vermont.
~1520 ftW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~530 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~830 ftNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
~1510 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~1430 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~1330 ftSE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~950 ftSE
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
5 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
~970 ftSE
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was designed by architects Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson, and built in 1962. It has a gross area of 201,215 square feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Annenberg Center open?

Annenberg Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Annenberg Center?

Nearby attractions include University City, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Sansom Row, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (3 min walk), St. Anthony Hall House, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Annenberg Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Annenberg Center:

Tram

36th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (3 min walk)
37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (7 min walk)
Megabus (18 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (8 min walk)
40th Street • Lines: Mfl (10 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (14 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (21 min walk)