Harrison Opera House, Norfolk

Name: Harrison Opera House
Address: Norfolk, United States
Telephone: (757) 627-9545

#23 among attractions in Norfolk

Music venue, Nightlife, Opera, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Neon District of Downtown Norfolk on the border of the Ghent Square neighborhood. ()

Opened: 1943 (81 years ago)Capacity: 1632Coordinates: 36°51'30"N, 76°17'24"W

Address

Downtown NorfolkNorfolk United States

Contact

(757) 627-9545

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Norfolk Scope, Downtown Norfolk.

~1120 ftSW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
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Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
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~1990 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
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0.5 miS
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
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0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
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0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
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Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
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Church, Romanesque architecture
Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
14 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harrison Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, Norfolk (1 min walk), Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk (6 min walk), West Point Cemetery, Norfolk (9 min walk), Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk (10 min walk).

How to get to Harrison Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harrison Opera House:

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (8 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (16 min walk)

Light rail

York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (10 min walk)
Monticello • Lines: Tide (13 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (27 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (33 min walk)