Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia

Name: Irvine Auditorium
Address: 3401 Spruce St, Philadelphia, 19104, United States

#209 among attractions in Philadelphia

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Auditorium

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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. Irvine Auditorium is notable for its nearly 11,000-pipe Curtis Organ, the world's 22nd-largest pipe organ, originally built for the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926 and donated to the university in 1928. The building was opened in May, 1929. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'3"N, 75°11'35"W

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3401 Spruce StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104 United States

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Irvine Auditorium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.

0.4 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
10 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...
~760 ftSE
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
4 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.
~1300 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
7 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.
0.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
~270 ftN
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
2 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.
~490 ftNW
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
3 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.
~1430 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
7 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Harrisburg Subdivision, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Harrisburg Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The line is located in the city of Philadelphia, connecting Greenwich Yard and the Philadelphia Subdivision with the Trenton Subdivision along a former Pennsylvania Railroad line.
~600 ftN
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
3 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Irvine Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (2 min walk), College Green, Philadelphia (3 min walk), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Irvine Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irvine Auditorium:

Tram

37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)
36th Street Portal • Lines: 10 (9 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (7 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (18 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (14 min walk)
Megabus (16 min walk)