Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington

Name: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Address: 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, 47408-3330, United States
Telephone: +1 812-323-3020

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The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater. More recently it was renovated for use as a performing arts venue. It hosts a variety of shows and performances. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theater is located in the Courthouse Square Historic District. The theater has a distinctive red neon marquee that says "Indiana". ()

Coordinates: 39°9'59"N, 86°31'58"W

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114 E Kirkwood AveDowntown BloomingtonBloomington 47408-3330 United States

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+1 812-323-3020

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Buskirk-Chumley Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WonderLab, Memorial Stadium, Fountain Square Mall, Indiana Memorial Union.

~1080 ftW
Museum, Science museum
WonderLab, Bloomington
6 min walk • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
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~400 ftW
39°9'58"N • 86°32'3"W
Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington
2 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington
13 min walk • The Indiana Memorial Union is a student union building at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana United States. It is located at 900 E 7th Street, facing the Jordan River and the Dunn Meadow.
~1910 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Kirkwood Observatory, Bloomington
10 min walk • Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~530 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Wicks Building, Bloomington
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~490 ftNW
Tower
Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington
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~1790 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wylie House, Bloomington
9 min walk • Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Bloomington
12 min walk • The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.
0.4 miNE
39°10'12"N • 86°31'34"W
Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington
12 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery
0.4 miS
Park
Seminary Square Park, Bloomington
10 min walk • Seminary Square Park, also known as the Seminary Park, is a historic public park located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. It was established in 1816 by an Act of Congress as the original site of Indiana Seminary, a preparatory school that by 1838 became Indiana University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Buskirk-Chumley Theater open?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Buskirk-Chumley Theater?

Nearby attractions include Bloomington City Hall, Bloomington (2 min walk), Courthouse Square Historic District, Bloomington (3 min walk), Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington (3 min walk), Monroe Carnegie Library, Bloomington (3 min walk).

How to get to Buskirk-Chumley Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buskirk-Chumley Theater:

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4th and Washington bus terminal (2 min walk)
Bloomington Transit Center (4 min walk)