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Visiting the rotunda

Getting here & parking

The neighborhood is very pedestrian-friendly with well-lit streets and mostly smooth sidewalks, and bike racks available on-site for cyclists. Public transit via SEPTA is easily accessible using buses (Routes 21, 42, and 40), the Market-Frankford Subway Line (MFL) to the 40th and Market stop, or trolleys (Lines 11, 13, 34, and 36) to the 40th Street stop / trolley portal. For drivers, street parking (both metered and unmetered) is available along 40th, 41st, 42nd, Walnut, Locust, Spruce, and surrounding streets, and is free on Sundays. Additionally, an 8-story parking garage is located at the Acme on the Northwest corner of 40th and Walnut, operating from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM (credit cards only) with rates of $18 daily or $15 for evening and weekend parking after 3:30 PM with exit by 11:00 PM.

For visitors navigating the building, the wheelchair-accessible entrance is located on the West (right side) toward the back of the building. You can follow the concrete path from Walnut Street to a ramp designed for wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other assistive devices. Once inside, turn right down the hallway and left at the restroom (please note this entrance remains locked except during events). An alternative entrance on the East (left side) is located toward the back by following the path between the Cinemark movie theater and The Rotunda, featuring seven steps up into the venue. For performers and speakers, there is a brand-new, ADA-compliant ramp onto the stage on stage right.

Acommodations

Building Entrances & Access: Visitors can enter from the back of the building via two routes. The left side (following the path between the Cinemark movie theater and The Rotunda) features seven steps up to the entrance. Alternatively, the right side offers a wheelchair-equipped ramp accessed via the concrete path from Walnut Street (leading right into the hallway and left past the restroom); this entrance is kept locked except during events. Inside, performers will also find a brand new, ADA-compliant ramp leading onto stage right.

Restrooms & Baby Care: A convenient single-occupancy, all-gender ADA restroom with a baby changing station is located on the first floor near the ramp entrance. Additional all-gender restrooms are available in the basement, including an east side restroom with three toilets and a west side restroom equipped with three toilets and two urinals.

Seating & Climate: While the venue does not have central air conditioning and relies instead on small portable units and fans, it offers comfortable seating accommodations. The majority of the sturdy chairs do not have arms, and staff can provide a chair for you even during “standing room” events—just ask at the front desk, the sound booth, or contact management ahead of time at information@TheRotunda.org.

Lighting, Family Support & Privacy: The venue itself does not use strobe lights, though visiting lighting technicians might on rare occasions (feel free to get in touch in advance if this is a concern). Additionally, breastfeeding is welcome anywhere you feel comfortable, and a venue manager can guide you to a vacant second-floor dressing room for extra privacy if needed.

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Accessibility & Venue Information

Getting Around & Entrances

  • Wheelchair-Accessible Entrance (Right Side): Located toward the back of the building. Follow the concrete path from Walnut Street to access a ramp equipped for wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other assistive devices. Once inside, turn right down the hallway, then left at the restroom. (Note: This entrance is kept locked except during events.)

  • Alternative Entrance (Left Side): Located toward the back of the building (follow the path between the Cinemark movie theater and The Rotunda). This entrance features seven steps up to enter the venue.

  • Stage Access: There is a brand-new, ADA-compliant ramp onto the stage on stage right.

Restrooms

  • First Floor: A single-occupancy, all-gender ADA-compliant restroom is located just inside the accessible ramp entrance. It features a baby changing station.

  • Basement: Additional all-gender restrooms are located downstairs:

    • East side: Equipped with three toilets.

    • West side: Equipped with three toilets and two urinals.

Seating & Comfort

  • Seating: The majority of our chairs are armless and sturdy. If you are attending a “standing room” event and need a seat, just ask our staff at the front desk or sound booth, or contact us ahead of time at information@TheRotunda.org.

  • Climate Control: The venue does not have central air conditioning. While we use small portable units and fans, please note that the space is not considered air-conditioned.

  • Lighting: We do not use strobe lights, though visiting lighting technicians occasionally might. This is a rare occurrence, but feel free to contact us ahead of time if you have concerns.

  • Feeding/Nursing: Breastfeeding is welcome wherever you are comfortable. If you prefer privacy, a venue manager can lead you to a vacant second-floor dressing room if available.

Getting Here & Parking

  • Walking: Our neighborhood is very pedestrian-friendly, featuring well-lit streets and mostly smooth sidewalks.

  • Public Transit (SEPTA): The Rotunda is easily accessible via multiple routes:

    • Buses: Routes 21, 42, and 40

    • Subway: Market-Frankford Line (MFL) to the 40th and Market stop

    • Trolleys: Lines 11, 13, 34, and 36 to the 40th Street stop / trolley portal

  • Biking: Three bike racks are available on-site.

  • Street Parking: Metered and unmetered street parking can be found along 40th, 41st, 42nd, Walnut, Locust, Spruce, and surrounding streets. Note: Street parking is free on Sundays.

  • Parking Garage: An 8-story parking garage is located at the Acme on the northwest corner of 40th and Walnut.

    • Hours: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM (Credit cards only)

    • Rates: $18 daily | $15 evening & weekend rate (after 3:30 PM, exit by 11:00 PM). [More info HERE]