The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Phone: 203.325.4466
The Palace is one of the grandest theaters ever built in Connecticut. Originally built by Thomas Lamb in 1927 as a vaudeville house, it was later converted to a movie theater and remained that way for nearly 50 years. It was closed in 1979 and reopened in 1982 as a venue for concerts and live theater. The Palace recently underwent a massive renovation, which was completed in 2003. The project added a new façade, marquee, and entrance with easier wheelchair access, along with a soaring two-story lobby and grand staircase, meeting rooms, a refreshments bar, expanded restrooms, a kiosk, and a new box office. The character of the historic 1586-seat theater has been preserved, and makes an ideal setting for the Stamford Symphony’s Orchestra Classics Series with full orchestra, as well as the Student Concert and the Stern Showcase Recital. The Palace Theatre is operated by the Stamford Center for the Arts.
Directions
From I-95 Northbound
Take Exit 8, turn left off ramp on to Atlantic St.
From I-95 Southbound
Take Exit 7, go to second light and turn right onto Atlantic St.
Palace Theatre is 4 blocks up on left.
Rich Forum is 2 blocks up on left.
From Merritt Parkway
Take Exit 35, turn right onto High Ridge Rd. Go 4.1 miles, High Ridge becomes Summer St., which is one-way, to Broad St.
Parking: Palace Theatre Patrons may use the Landmark Square Garage across the street from the theatre, or the Bell Street Garage. There are 11 public parking areas within a few blocks of the Theater.
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofield Town Road, Stamford
Phone: 203.322.1646
From I-95 Northbound
I-95N to exit 7 - Turn LEFT at the 2nd traffic light onto Washington Boulevard. Continue on Washington Boulevard crossing Long Ridge Road, ending at High Ridge Road. Take a LEFT onto High Ridge Road (Route 137), and continue - crossing under the MERRITT PARKWAY. The Stamford Museum is located at High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road, 3/4 of a mile north of the Merritt Parkway .
From I-95 Southbound
I-95S to exit 7 - Follow exit ramp across Atlantic Street onto North State Street. At the 4th set of lights, take a RIGHT onto Washington Boulevard. Follow signs for Route 137. Continue on Washington Boulevard crossing Long Ridge Road, ending at High Ridge Road. Take a LEFT onto High Ridge Road (Route 137). Continue on High Ridge Road - Passing under the MERRITT PARKWAY. The Stamford Museum is located at High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road, 3/4 of a mile north of the Merritt Parkway .
From the MERRITT PARKWAY:
Coming from either direction - get off Exit 35, and turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp onto High Ridge Road. Follow for 3/4 of a mile. The Stamford Museum is located at the junction of High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road.
On-site parking is included in the cost of your ticket.
The Steinway Piano Gallery, 501 Post Road E, Westport
Phone: 203.227.8222
From I-95 Northbound
II-95N to exit 17 toward CT-33/Westport/Saugatick: .2 miles
Turn LEFT onto Saugatuck Avenue/CT-136 and continue: .4 miles
Saugatuck Avenue becomes Riverside Avenue/CT-33: 1.2 miles
Turn RIGHT onto US-1/Post Road West: .8 miles
Follow to 501 Post Road East
From I-95 Southbound
I-95S to exit 18 toward Sherwood Island State Park: .1 miles
Merge onto Sherwood Island Connnector/CT-476 N
toward US-1/Westpor:t 1.0 miles
Turn LEFT onto Post Road East/US-1 South: .6 miles
Continue to 501 Post Rd East
Parking available on-site.