Avenue of the Arts
Avenue of the Arts
| Type | Cultural District |
|---|---|
| Location | Center City |
| ZIP code(s) | 19102, 19107 |
| Boundaries | Roughly South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue |
| Adjacent | Center City, Washington Square West, Rittenhouse Square |
| Major streets | South Broad Street |
| Transit | Broad Street Line (multiple stations) |
| Landmarks | Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, Merriam Theater |
Avenue of the Arts is the name given to the section of South Broad Street in Center City Philadelphia that serves as the city's performing arts district. The corridor contains major cultural venues including the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and numerous theaters.
Cultural Venues
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- Opened 2001
- Home of Philadelphia Orchestra
- Verizon Hall (2,500 seats)
- Perelman Theater
- Modern architecture with glass vault
Academy of Music
- Opened 1857
- Oldest opera house in the U.S. still used for original purpose
- National Historic Landmark
- Home of Pennsylvania Ballet
- Philadelphia Opera performances
Merriam Theater
- Historic theater (1918)
- Broadway touring productions
- Major concerts and performances
Other Venues
- Wilma Theater
- Forrest Theatre
- Suzanne Roberts Theatre
- Prince Theater
History
South Broad Street has been Philadelphia's cultural spine since the 19th century. The "Avenue of the Arts" branding began in the 1990s as a revitalization effort, culminating in the construction of the Kimmel Center.
Character
- Performing arts venues
- Pre-theater dining
- Cultural tourism
- Office buildings
- Hotels
Getting There
- Broad Street Line: Walnut-Locust, Lombard-South stations
- Walking: From Center City hotels and neighborhoods
- Parking: Garages along Broad Street
See Also
- Center City
- Rittenhouse Square
- Washington Square West
- Philadelphia Orchestra