Berklee College of Music, Boston

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Berklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including rock, hip hop, reggae, salsa, heavy metal and bluegrass. Berklee alumni have won 310 Grammy Awards, more than any other college, and 108 Latin Grammy Awards. Other notable accolades for its alumni include 34 Emmy Awards, 7 Tony Awards, 8 Academy Awards, and 3 Saturn Awards. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'45"N, 71°5'12"W

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186 Massachusetts AvenueFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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Berklee College of Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Skywalk Observatory, Matthews Arena, Newbury Comics.

~1450 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
~1260 ftNE
Landmark 52-floor skyscraper and mall
Skywalk Observatory, Boston
7 min walk • Perched high above the bustling streets of Boston lies the Skywalk Observatory, a towering beacon that offers an unparalleled view of this historic city. Situated within the Prudential Center, the observatory stands as a modern marvel, inviting visitors to ascend...
~1730 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
9 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
~900 ftN
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
5 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
~1510 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
8 min walk • The Prudential Center is an enclosed shopping mall within the mixed-use Prudential Center complex in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
~680 ftSE
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
4 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
~1690 ftS
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
9 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
~1730 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston
9 min walk • Leif Eriksson is an outdoor statue by Anne Whitney at the west end of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Installed in 1887, it was the first public sculpture to honor the Norse explorer in the New World.
~1100 ftS
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
6 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSW
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
11 min walk • The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879.
~900 ftW
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
5 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berklee College of Music?

Nearby attractions include Mapparium, Boston (2 min walk), Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston (2 min walk), Berklee Performance Center, Boston (3 min walk), Fenway Theatre, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Berklee College of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berklee College of Music:

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Boylston St • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Boylston St @ Saint Cecilia St • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Hynes Convention Center • Lines: B, C, D (5 min walk)
Symphony • Lines: E (6 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)
Back Bay • Lines: Orange (17 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (16 min walk)
Ruggles (17 min walk)