Lyric Performing Arts Center, Baltimore

Name: Lyric Performing Arts Center
Address: Baltimore, United States
Telephone: +1 410-727-6000

#53 among attractions in Baltimore

Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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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. ()

Opened: 31 October 1894 (129 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCapacity: 2564Coordinates: 39°18'21"N, 76°37'6"W

Address

Central Baltimore (Mid-Town Belvedere)Baltimore United States

Contact

+1 410-727-6000

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Day trips

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.

~1680 ftW
Church
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
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~430 ftE
Universities and schools
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~450 ftS
Church
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
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Monuments and statues
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0.4 miE
39°18'23"N • 76°36'37"W
Area 405, Baltimore
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lyric Performing Arts Center open?

Lyric Performing Arts Center is 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?

Nearby attractions include University of Baltimore, Baltimore (3 min walk), Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore (3 min walk), Baltimore Theatre Project, Baltimore (3 min walk), Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore (4 min walk).

How to get to Lyric Performing Arts Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyric Performing Arts Center:

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)