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Academy of Music

Theater / Cinema / Performing Arts Venue · Attraction / Landmark / Historic SitePublic Source
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240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia (215) 893-1999
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America's oldest grand opera house still used for its original purpose (opened 1857), home to Opera Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Ballet; part of Ensemble Arts Philly. PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.

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  • Curb cut at entrance/drop-offLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Permanent rampLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Service animal relief areaLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input

ASL interpreter available · Assistive listening devices+2 more

Audio description · Braille signage and materials+3 more

Noise-canceling headphones available · Sensory-friendly hours / events+1 more

Assistive listening devices · Curb cut at entrance/drop-off+6 more

Service animal relief area · Service animals welcome

Service animal relief area · Service animals welcome

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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • Wheelchair-accessible entrance on the south side leads directly into the main lobby; curb cut at Broad & Locust connects to the south-side ramp • Wheelchair-accessible seating locations available RESTROOMS • Wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the Canteen level, reached by elevator AUTISM / SENSORY • Academy of Music sensory guide available (PDF on the Ensemble Arts website) SERVICES AT ALL ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY VENUES • Assistive listening: over-ear headphones, open-ear earbuds or T-Loop • Live captioning on your smartphone (StreamText) for select performances • Audio description and ASL interpretation for select Broadway Series performances (ASL interpreters beside the Parquet section; request 2+ weeks ahead) • Large-print programs from House Management; Braille programs can be arranged (no Braille tickets) • Sensory-friendly performances (mid-level house lights, open doors, cool-down space) for select shows • Sensory Friendly Kits at every performance: noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, weighted bean bag • Free PCA-Pass for a personal care attendant with paid admission • Service animals welcome; relief areas on the curbs of Broad, Spruce, 15th and Locust Streets • Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders: $2 tickets for select performances • Audience Services: 215-893-1999 (submit requests 2+ weeks ahead)

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Sources: Ensemble Arts Philly; Accessibility page (ensembleartsphilly.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility); Visit Philadelphia; Guide to Accessible Philadelphia (visitphilly.com/features/accessible-philadelphia). Retrieved Oct 2026; Public Source; Business Input