Town Hall

Times Square, Manhattan

Credit: The Town Hall

Six women suffragists built “The Peoples’ Hall” – a place open to all where people from all walks of life could gather and hear about the issues of the day in an open forum. The acoustically superior auditorium was designed using the most advanced design technology of its day by the nation’s most revered architecture firm. Shortly after its dedication the hall hosted its first concert, kicking off a proud tradition of milestone musical performances by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Bob Dylan. The Town Hall also played host to millions of nationwide radio listeners from 1935-1955 on the public affairs program, “America’s Town Meeting of the Air.” There’s so much more to the story! Please join us, stroll across our legendary stage, and learn about our exciting 2024-25 season. **Saturday Tours**: 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm Tour the auditorium and stage areas and listen to a 30-minute oral history of The Town Hall

Six women suffragists built “The Peoples’ Hall” – a place open to all where people from all walks of life could gather and hear about the issues of the day in an open forum. The acoustically superior auditorium was designed using the most advanced design technology of its day by the nation’s most revered architecture firm. Shortly after its dedication the hall hosted its first concert, kicking off a proud tradition of milestone musical performances by artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Bob Dylan.

The Town Hall also played host to millions of nationwide radio listeners from 1935-1955 on the public affairs program, “America’s Town Meeting of the Air.” There’s so much more to the story! The tour will include a stroll across the Town Hall’s legendary stage, and an opportunity to learn about its exciting 2024-25 season.

Saturday Tours: 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm
Tour the auditorium and stage areas and listen to a 30-minute oral history of The Town Hall (capacity 40; first-come, first-serve)

The balcony is inaccessible by wheelchair.

Service animals only. No pets are permitted.

1921; McKim, Mead & White

123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036