Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence

Name: Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Address: Providence, United States
Telephone: (401) 222-1467

#70 among attractions in Providence

Concerts and shows, Theater, Comedy club

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Facts and practical information

Veterans Memorial Auditorium is a performing arts theater in Providence, Rhode Island. Construction began in 1928 but was delayed by the Great Depression. The theater was finally completed in 1950. The adjacent Performing Arts Complex was erected in 1970 and is partially owned by the Veterans' Memorial Foundation. ()

Capacity: 1931Coordinates: 41°49'48"N, 71°25'2"W

Address

Downtown ProvidenceProvidence United States

Contact

(401) 222-1467

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Day trips

Veterans Memorial Auditorium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Providence Place, Rhode Island State House, The Arcade, Dunkin' Donuts Center.

~810 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Providence Place, Providence
4 min walk • Providence Place is an American shopping mall in Providence, Rhode Island. With 1,400,000 sq ft of gross leasable area, it has been the largest shopping mall in Rhode Island since it opened in 1999.
~700 ftNE
Architecture
Rhode Island State House, Providence
4 min walk • The Rhode Island State House, the capitol of the state of Rhode Island, is located at 900 Smith Street just below the crest of Smith Hill, on the border of downtown in Providence.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
14 min walk • The Westminster Arcade is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island built in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
12 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
0.5 miSE
Architecture, City hall
Providence City Hall, Providence
12 min walk • Providence City Hall is the center of the municipal government in Providence, Rhode Island, and is located at the southwest end of Kennedy Plaza at 25 Dorrance Street. The building was constructed between 1875 and 1878 and designed by Samuel J. F. Thayer in the Second Empire style.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
14 min walk • The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, Rhode Island, US. The museum was co-founded with the school in 1877, and still shares multiple buildings and facilities.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Italianate architecture
Columbus Theatre, Providence
21 min walk • The Columbus Theatre is a movie theater and concert venue in Providence, Rhode Island. The theater is located at 270 Broadway in the city's Broadway–Armory Historic District.
~1770 ftE
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence
9 min walk • The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636.
0.8 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Avon Cinema, Providence
22 min walk • The Avon Cinema is an independent movie theater near Brown University on the East Side of Providence. The Avon's Art Deco styling dates from its opening in February 1938. The theater primarily screens independent, art house, and foreign films. The theatre has been owned by the same family since 1938. It seats 486 and has one screen.
0.6 miS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
17 min walk • The Providence Performing Arts Center, formerly Loew's State Theatre and Palace Concert Theater, is a multi-use not-for-profit theater located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~1990 ftE
Church
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
10 min walk • The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, located at 271 North Main Street in Providence, Rhode Island was built in 1810 and was designed and built by John Holden Greene in the early Gothic Revival style, replacing a smaller wooden 1722 church on the same site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Veterans Memorial Auditorium open?

Veterans Memorial Auditorium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Memorial Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church, Providence (2 min walk), Rhode Island State House, Providence (4 min walk), Providence Viaduct, Providence (5 min walk), Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, Providence (7 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Memorial Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Memorial Auditorium:

Train

Providence (6 min walk)

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (9 min walk)
Exchange Terrace Stop X • Lines: 54, 59x, 61x (10 min walk)