Symphony Hall, Boston

Name: Symphony Hall
Address: Boston, United States
Telephone: +1 617-638-9328

#121 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home. It can accommodate an audience of 2,625. The hall was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1999 and is a pending Boston Landmark. It was then noted that "Symphony Hall remains, acoustically, among the top three concert halls in the world, and is considered the finest in the United States." Symphony Hall, located one block from Berklee College of Music to the north and one block from the New England Conservatory to the south, also serves as home to the Boston Pops Orchestra as well as the site of many concerts of the Handel and Haydn Society. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 15 October 1900 (124 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCapacity: 2625Coordinates: 42°20'34"N, 71°5'9"W

Address

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

Contact

+1 617-638-9328

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Day trips

Symphony Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wally's Cafe, Skywalk Observatory, Matthews Arena, Newbury Comics.

~1220 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
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Landmark 52-floor skyscraper and mall
Skywalk Observatory, Boston
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~650 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
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0.4 miN
Shopping
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~610 ftN
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
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~620 ftS
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
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~1980 ftW
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
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~1760 ftNW
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
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~1650 ftN
Convention center
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
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~850 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
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~1730 ftS
Universities and schools
Snell Library, Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Symphony Hall open?

Symphony Hall is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Symphony Hall?

Nearby attractions include Symphony and Horticultural Halls, Boston (1 min walk), The First Church of Christ, Boston (3 min walk), New England Conservatory of Music, Boston (4 min walk), Jordan Hall, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Symphony Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Symphony Hall:

Light rail

Symphony • Lines: E (1 min walk)
Northeastern • Lines: E (8 min walk)

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Huntington Ave • Lines: 1, Ct1 (2 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctr • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (12 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (17 min walk)