Lyric Performing Arts Center, Baltimore
Facts and practical information
The Lyric Performing Arts Center is a music venue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, located close to the University of Baltimore law school. The building was modeled after the Concertgebouw concert hall in Amsterdam, and it was inaugurated on October 31, 1894, with a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Australian opera singer Nellie Melba as the featured soloist. Beginning in 1904, it was also used for touring performances by the Metropolitan Opera, and from 1950, it was the home of the Baltimore Opera Company until that company's liquidation in 2009. ()
Lyric Performing Arts Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, First Presbyterian Church and Manse, University of Baltimore.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Lyric Performing Arts Center open?
- Monday 10 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Lyric Performing Arts Center?
How to get to Lyric Performing Arts Center by public transport?
Bus
- Maryland Avenue & Oliver Street Southbound • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
- Preston Street & Charles Street Westbound • Lines: Lm, Yw (4 min walk)
Light rail
- Mount Royal/MICA • Lines: Lr (4 min walk)
- Baltimore Penn Station • Lines: Lr (5 min walk)
Train
- Baltimore Penn Station (5 min walk)
Metro
- State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (11 min walk)
- Lexington Market • Lines: M (24 min walk)