Location / Directions

Location:

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (Downtown Olympia) • Visit Google Maps for custom directions from your location.

Parking:

For more information about parking options in Olympia, refer to the map located at http://www.ci.olympia.wa.us/~/media/Files/PublicWorks/parking/parkingguide_10.ashx

Directions

General Driving Directions:
The Washington Center is located in downtown Olympia at 512 Washington St SE, in the block between 5th and Legion.

From areas north or south of Olympia:
Take I-5 to exit 105, "City Center."
Proceed through the first traffic light, through a short tunnel.
Turn right at the next light onto "Capitol Way."
Proceed eight blocks on Capitol Way to the third light.
Turn right on Legion Way.
Proceed one block, and turn left on Washington Street.
The Washington Center is the large beige building on the right.

From the west:
Take Highway 101 to I-5 north
Follow the above directions.
From the west side of Olympia:
Take Harrison Avenue across either the 4th or 5th Avenue bridges.
Turn right on Washington Street.
The Center is on the left, between 5th Avenue and Legion Way.
From the east side of Olympia:
Take Martin Way, which turns into State Avenue.
Turn left on Washington Street.
The Center is on the left, between 5th Avenue and Legion Way.

Be aware that there are two other theaters within a block and a half of the Center; the Capitol Theater around the corner on 5th Avenue between Washington Street and Franklin Street, operated by the Olympia Film Society, and the State Theater at the corner of 4th Avenue and Washington Street, operated by Harlequin Productions.