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Washington National Opera
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About Washington National Opera
The Washington National Opera (WNO) is an American opera company based in Washington, D.C. The company was founded in 1956 as the Opera Society of Washington, renamed the Washington Opera in 1977, and designated by Congress as the national opera company in 2000. From 1971 to 2025, its performances were given in the opera house of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Foggy Bottom–GWUMetro station710 m · 11 min walk
- RosslynMetro station1.4 km · 23 min walk
- Arlington CemeteryMetro station1.4 km · 23 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Washington National Opera
Check prices ↗- Watergate HotelHotel430 m · 7 min walk
- The Melrose HotelHotel800 m · 13 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, GeorgetownHotel960 m · 16 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.Hotel970 m · 16 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.Hotel990 m · 16 min walk
- Hotel LombardyHotel1 km · 17 min walk
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Washington National Opera: FAQs
What's on at Washington National Opera?
There are no upcoming events listed at Washington National Opera right now.
Where is Washington National Opera?
Washington National Opera is located at Washington, DC.
What is the nearest station to Washington National Opera?
The nearest station is Foggy Bottom–GWU (Metro station), about 710 m from Washington National Opera.
Which hotels are closest to Washington National Opera?
The closest places to stay are Watergate Hotel (430 m), The Melrose Hotel (800 m), and The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown (960 m).
When did Washington National Opera open?
Washington National Opera opened in 1957.