Where does the Minnesota Opera perform?
All operas are performed at Ordway, in downtown St. Paul across from Rice Park.
345 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
How do I get to the Ordway?
From 94 eastbound: Take the Fifth Street exit. Follow Fifth Street to Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street. Ordway is on the right.
From 94 westbound: Take the Sixth Street exit. Follow Sixth Street to Washington Street. (Washington Street is the second left after St. Peter Street.) Turn left onto Washington Street. Proceed 1½ blocks. Ordway is on the right.
From 35E northbound: Take the Kellogg Boulevard exit. Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard. Go to West Seventh Street. Turn left onto West Seventh Street. Go one block and turn right onto Fifth Street. Follow Fifth Street to Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street. Ordway is on the right.
From 35E southbound: Take the Tenth Street exit. Follow Tenth Street to Cedar Street and turn left onto Cedar Street. Follow Cedar Street to Sixth Street and turn right onto Sixth Street. Follow Sixth Street to Washington Street. (Washington Street is the second left after St. Peter Street.) Turn left onto Washington Street. Proceed 1½ blocks. Ordway is on the right.
Where should I park?
There are many parking ramps within walking distance of the Ordway including RiverCentre, Lawson Commons, Kellogg Street Ramp, and Landmark Towers. You can purchase pre-paid parking and get directions to Lawson Commons Ramp by visiting http://www.mnopera.org/directions/lawson.
If you are interested in parking alerts please visit http://www.mnopera.org/ParkingAlerts.
What if there is inclement weather?
As long as the freeway is open, so is the Ordway and the show will go on!