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Lincoln Center, New York

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16.3-acre complex of buildings houses nationally and internationally renowned performing arts organizations including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York City Ballet

General Information

Hours:
Open 7am to 6pm daily
Churchyard open from 7am to 6pm daily
Fees:
No fees
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed
Seasons:
All year
New York City, NY Weather Forecast

Overview

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a 16.3-acre complex on the Upper West Side with thirty indoor and outdoor venues and 5 million visitors a year, home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, Juilliard School, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Key Venues

  • Metropolitan Opera House: opened in 1966, designed by Wallace K. Harrison, with seating for 3,794, two Marc Chagall murals in the lobby, and crystal chandeliers; American Ballet Theatre performs here in spring
  • David Geffen Hall (Philharmonic) and David H. Koch Theater (ballet)
  • Alice Tully Hall, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Walter Reade Theater, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
  • Josie Robertson Plaza with the Revson Fountain, the centerpiece of the plaza, and Damrosch Park

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center)", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

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