Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia

Name: Curtis Institute of Music
Address: 1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, 19103-6187, United States
Telephone: +1 215-893-5252

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Facts and practical information

The Curtis Institute of Music is a private conservatory in Philadelphia offering courses of study leading to a performance diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in opera, or Professional Studies Certificate in opera. Its mission is to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. All students attend on full scholarship. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'56"N, 75°10'14"W

Address

1726 Locust StCenter City (Rittenhouse Square)Philadelphia 19103-6187 United States

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+1 215-893-5252

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Day trips

Curtis Institute of Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Rittenhouse Square.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Department store
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~1470 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1520 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~890 ftNW
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1540 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1550 ftNE
Observation decks and towers
One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia
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~830 ftNE
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
4 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~580 ftS
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,600 members located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination in the Reformed tradition.
~690 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~190 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
1 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~620 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Curtis Institute of Music?

Nearby attractions include Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Saint Mark's Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), The Print Center, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Curtis Institute of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Curtis Institute of Music:

Bus

Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Walnut St & 18th St • Lines: 12, 9 (3 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (5 min walk)
Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (10 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (11 min walk)
Jefferson Station (19 min walk)