Bethesda Theatre, Bethesda

Name: Bethesda Theatre
Address: 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814-3521, United States
Telephone: +1 301-657-7827

#13 among attractions in Bethesda

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Bethesda Theatre, constructed in 1938, is a historic Streamline Moderne movie theater located at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States. It is a multi-level building composed of rectangular blocks: an auditorium block and a lower street-front lobby and entrance block, including shops. The theatre retains its original configuration of lobby, foyer, lounges, and auditorium. Many original interior finishes, including painted murals, remain intact, with the exception of the original seating. It was designed by the firm of the world-renowned "Dean of American Theatre Architects," John Eberson. ()

Built: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 38°59'14"N, 77°5'41"W

Address

7719 Wisconsin AveBethesdaBethesda 20814-3521 United States

Contact

+1 301-657-7827

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Bethesda Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase Village, National Institutes of Health campus, Congregation Beth El.

0.8 miNE
Golf
Columbia Country Club, Bethesda
21 min walk • The Columbia Country Club, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is the successor of the Columbia Golf Club, which was organized on September 29, 1898 by nine men. Originally there were twenty members. The golf course, which opened in 1911, was designed by Herbert Barker.
1.5 miSE
Area
Chevy Chase Village, Bethesda
39 min walk • Chevy Chase Village, Maryland is an incorporated municipality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, bordering Washington, D.C. It is made up of sections 1, 1a, and 2 of Chevy Chase, as originally designated by The Chevy Chase Land Company. The population was 1,953 as of the 2010 census.
1 miNW
Library
National Institutes of Health campus, Bethesda
26 min walk • The National Institutes of Health campus is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Most of the institutes house their Divisions of Intramural Research on this campus spread out among various buildings.
0.8 miNW
Synagogue
Congregation Beth El, Bethesda
20 min walk • Congregation Beth El is a synagogue located in Bethesda, Maryland. Beth El is an egalitarian synagogue providing diverse worship in the Conservative tradition.
0.6 miN
Library
United States National Library of Medicine, Bethesda
17 min walk • The United States National Library of Medicine, operated by the United States federal government, is the world's largest medical library. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the NLM is an institute within the National Institutes of Health.
1.5 miSE
Memorial, View point
Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain, Bethesda
40 min walk • Francis Griffith Newlands Memorial Fountain is a historic fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle, on the border between the Chevy Chase neighborhood, Northwest, Washington, D.C. and the community of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
~1020 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Round House Theatre, Bethesda
5 min walk • Round House Theatre is a nonprofit theater production company with a venue in Bethesda, Maryland and an education center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
0.7 miSE
Area
Chevy Chase, Bethesda
19 min walk • Chevy Chase is an incorporated town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,824 at the 2010 census.
0.6 miNW
Library
National Center for Biotechnology Information, Bethesda
15 min walk • The National Center for Biotechnology Information is part of the United States National Library of Medicine, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. It is approved and funded by the government of the United States.
~990 ftSE
38°59'7"N • 77°5'32"W
Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda
5 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
~380 ftSW
38°59'12"N • 77°5'44"W
Gallery B, Bethesda
2 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bethesda Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Gallery B, Bethesda (2 min walk), Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda (5 min walk), Round House Theatre, Bethesda (5 min walk), National Center for Biotechnology Information, Bethesda (15 min walk).

How to get to Bethesda Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bethesda Theatre:

Bus

Bethesda Metro • Lines: 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 47, 70, Circulator, J2, J4, L2 (5 min walk)
Rockville Pike & South Drive • Lines: 34, 70, J1, J2 (21 min walk)

Metro

Bethesda • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)
Medical Center • Lines: Rd (21 min walk)