Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219
Driving Directions · Parking · Public Transportation
From South Jersey/Atlantic City
Take the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Philadelphia. After crossing the bridge, merge
onto I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.
From the West – Harrisburg, Western Suburbs, King of Prussia
Take I-76 East to Philadelphia. Follow I-76 to I-676 East to exit 345 (30th Street Station Exit). Keep right to stay on ramp and take ramp to Market Street. Follow directions from I-676 West above.
From the North – New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
Take the New Jersey Turnpike south. Take exit 6 for I-276 West and continue onto I-95 South, following signs for Philadelphia. Take exit 22 to merge onto I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.
From the South – Baltimore, Washington
Take I-95 North to I-676 West. Follow directions from I-676 West above.
Available Parking Options:
PennBus (FREE for Penn Live Arts patrons): Penn Bus East operates in a loop between 40th and Walnut Streets as well as between 20th and South Streets. Penn Bus West operates in a loop between 33rd and Walnut Streets as well as between 48th Street and Springfield Avenue. The buses pick up and drop off at designated transit stops on campus (including the Pottruck Gymnasium on the north side of Walnut Street between 37th and 38th Streets). View exact times and transit stops. A valid same-day Penn Live Arts ticket or email confirmation is required.
Trains: Take Amtrak or SEPTA to 30th Station. Walk west on Market Street to 36th Street, then take a left and head south on 36th Street until you come to Walnut Street. Take a right on Walnut Street and the Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street. View SEPTA regional rail schedules.
Trolley: Take any line (except #10) to 36th Street and Sansom Streets. Head south on 36th Street and take a right on Walnut Street. The Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street.
Subway: Market/Frankford Subway west to 34th and Market Streets. Head south on 34th Street and take a right on Walnut Street. The Annenberg Center is located on the left at the corner of 37th Street.
Bus: Take bus #21 or #42 to 36th and Walnut Streets. The Annenberg Center is located on the left side between 36th and 37th Streets.
Special Options for University of Pennsylvania faculty, staff and students.
The main entrance to the Annenberg Center faces inward towards the University of Pennsylvania campus. To enter, walk through plaza with digital sign across from the Inn at Penn and Louie Louie on Walnut Street between 36th and 37th Streets. Ascend the staircase which leads to the main plaza. The main entrance to the Annenberg Center is located just to your right when you reach the top of the staircase. An hour before most performances, the entrance on 37th Street (located between Walnut Street and Locust Walk on 37th Street walkway) is unlocked and you may enter through that location as well. However, this entrance is locked at all other times.
If you are not able to utilize stairs, enter on street level through the plaza with digital sign across from the Inn at Penn and Louie Louie on Walnut Street between 36th and 37th Streets. At the foot of the staircase, there is a double-door ADA accessible entrance. Ring the bell and be greeted by an usher who will show you to the elevator and take you to your seat. This entrance is for ADA patrons only. If your mobility is extremely limited, please call ahead for assistance. ADA patrons will be seated once the house opens. Only one companion per patron may accompany the patron during escort. All others will be required to enter the house through the main entrance.
