Why go
At 516 Hennepin Avenue, the former Shubert Theatre gives a visible trace of the city's early theater district. Its Classical Revival front, with arched upper windows and terra-cotta detail, rewards a look while passing through downtown. The building later became the Goodale Theater within the Cowles Center, a major chapter in Minneapolis dance history, though it is not currently a performance stop.
What to look for
- The former Shubert Theatre facade has three arched upper windows framed by decorative columns.
- Glazed terra-cotta ornament marks the theater's early twentieth-century exterior.
Useful to know
- View the theater from the Hennepin Avenue sidewalk; check the Cowles Center website for any reopening announcement.
- Keep this distinct from the neighboring Hennepin Center for the Arts, which has separately scheduled activity.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.