Altria Theater
The Altria Theater, sometimes referred to as "the Mosque," in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1927. Worth the trip, Hollywood Cemetery is 0.8 mi off.
A theatre inside Richmond
You can stay in Richmond
Altria Theater is inside Richmond, which has 62 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 97 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Richmond (RIC) has airline service, about 8 miles from Altria Theater.
Established in 1927
Altria Theater dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Altria Theater
The Altria Theater, sometimes referred to as "the Mosque," in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex. Formerly known as The Mosque and the Landmark Theater, the Altria Theater was originally built for Shriners of the Acca Temple Shrine.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Rooms near Altria Theater
Close by, places to stay are in Richmond (62) and Dumbarton (31).
- 1Hollywood Cemetery
- 2Robert E. Lee Monument
- 3Kings Dominion
- 4White House of the Confederacy
- 5Richmond Coliseum
- 6Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- 7Jefferson Davis Monument
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Altria Theater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | in town | — | 62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 237,257 | $353K | D |
| Dumbarton | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,997 | $291K | — |
| Sandston | 8 mi east | 10 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,399 | $220K | — |
| Glen Allen | 9 mi north | 15 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,551 | $357K | — |
| Chester | 14 mi south | 20 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 motel | 24,474 | $327K | — |
| Innsbrook | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 16 16 hotels | 8,578 | $464K | — |
| Bellwood | 10 mi south | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 5 motels | 7,907 | $225K | — |
| Bon Air | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 16,904 | $365K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Altria Theater
Pair a visit with these, within 46 miles.
1in town LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
2in town LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
320 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
4in town MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
5in town Stadium & arenaRichmond Coliseum
6in town MuseumVirginia Museum of Fine Arts411K visitors a year
7in town LandmarkJefferson Davis Monument
45 mi MuseumColonial WilliamsburgPhoto credits
Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jefferson Davis Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0
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Know before you visit Altria Theater
Is Altria Theater in Richmond?
Yes. It’s inside Richmond, VA.
When is the best time to visit Altria Theater?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is Altria Theater from Virginia Beach and Washington?
About 95 miles southeast of Virginia Beach and about 97 miles north of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Altria Theater?
Richmond (RIC), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Altria Theater?
Richmond (in town, 62 places to stay), Dumbarton (6 mi, 31 places to stay) and Sandston (8 mi, 22 places to stay).
Ask people in Richmond
No one has shared advice yet; Richmond’s Town Square takes questions.
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