A top RVA destination attraction- artistic, educational and affordable. "The ONE thing to do in Virginia." -Huff Post "One of the top 10 places to see a movie in splendor." -USA Today A living museum and one of a handful remaining single-screen, motion picture palaces. The Byrd continuously screens the best films of today and yesteryear. Boasts largest recorded, complete set of Arthur Brounet murals, exquisite Baroque architecture and a working Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ (played every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday before films). Always visit ByrdTheatre.org for complete and updated listings. Offering Private Movie Parties and event rentals. Open 365 Days per Year.
TRANSPORTATION/PARKING: Free Parking widely available on street, as well as public lot behind 2800 North block and public parking deck behind 2900 North Block (behind theater). Bus Stop located 1 block east of theatre, on Cary St near corner of Boulevard.
ACCESSIBILITY: The Theatre rests at street level, with several seating cutouts on aisles at the back of the theater. New seating in center section, accessible platform added and first fully accessible restroom. ABOUT: The Byrd Theatre has been independently operated since first opening its doors Dec 24, 1928. In 2007, The Byrd Theatre Foundation formed to revitalize the theatre as a center for film, expanding the big screen experience, celebrating the art of cinema and preserving Virginia's grand motion picture palace.
Attraction Fee:
Tickets: $9
Family Showings (Sat. at 10 am): $5
Private Parties: Contact The Byrd for private bookings.
Attraction Hours:
2-3 hrs
Distance to Airport:
15 miles
Handicapped Accessible:
Hours (General Information):
The theatre and box office opens 30 minutes before every show.
A living museum and one of a handful remaining single-screen, this 1928 motion picture palace continuously screens the best films of today and yesteryear. The Byrd Theatre boasts largest recorded, a complete set of Arthur Brounet murals, exquisite Baroque architecture and a working Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.
Purchase your tickets online or at the box office! Private parties are also available to book in advance.
TRANSPORTATION/PARKING: Parking is widely available on street as well as a public lot on S Sheppard St and a paid, public parking deck at 18 S Colonial St.
A GRTC bus stop is located 1 block east of the theatre, on the corner of Cary St and Arthur Ashe Blvd.
ACCESSIBLITY:
The Theatre rests at street level. There is an accessible platform in the back of the center section and a fully accessible restroom.
Maximum Group Size:
700
Motorcoach Group Friendly:
Parking:
Free
Parking Fee Information:
Parking is widely available on street as well as a public lot on S Sheppard St and a paid, public pa
