Open 365 Days per Year. 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 Saturday before films). Always visit ByrdTheatre.org for complete and updated listings. Currently Closed due to Coronavirus. Offering Private Movie Parties of 30 people or less. Offering Theatre Rentals still within Covid guidelines. 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:
See website for Private Party costs
Attraction Hours:
2-3 hrs
Distance to Airport:
15 miles
Handicapped Accessible:
Hours (General Information):
A living museum and one of a handful remaining single-screen, 1928 Motion Picture Palaces 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.
Open by appointment due to COVID. Private Parties are being booked.
TRANSPORTATION/PARKING:
Free Parking widely available on street, as well as public lot behind 2800 North block and public parking deck (remember to pay) behind 2900 North Block (behind theater).
Bus Stop located 1 block east of theatre, on Cary St near corner of Boulevard.
ACCESSIBLITY:
The Theatre rests at street level. There is an accessible platform in the back of the center section and a fully accessible restroom.
