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About JC Penney Auditorium

Welcome to the JC Penney Auditorium page for the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). While the original JC Penney Auditorium was replaced as part of Transform UMSL, the site remains a historic part of the campus landscape and is now integrated with the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center connected to the J.C. Penney Conference Center. Here you’ll find venue context, parking guidance, transit access, and trusted nearby lodging and dining options to help you plan campus visits, events, or performances with ease.

Location: J.C. Penney Building / Conference Center, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 (UMSL North Campus). This campus hub has hosted student programs and campus performances, offering an intimate setting with a footprint suitable for stand-alone events and potential expansion when needed. Today, plan for a connected campus experience at the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center area.

Whether you’re coordinating a student event, a campus performance, or a private visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to keep your day straightforward and stress-free.

Parking is available in Visitor Parking Lot C, located between the JC Penney Building and the Recreation/Wellness Center. You’ll typically find up to 2 hours free parking, with longer visits requiring a guest permit. For safe and convenient access, consider the nearby North Campus MetroLink station, which is steps from the Millennium Student Center, making transit to campus straightforward.

Nearby hotels to consider for campus visits include Live! by Loews St. Louis and Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park. These properties offer convenient access to UMSL and the broader St. Louis area, with amenities designed for relaxed stays while you attend campus events or visit friends and colleagues. For specifics about group rates or affiliate dining options, reach out and we’ll point you to trusted partners.

Notable history at the site includes performances from UMSL Student Program Board events in prior decades, with documented campus performances contributing to the university’s cultural footprint. While the auditorium itself has evolved, the connected Richter Center continues to host a variety of events and gatherings on campus.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: J.C. Penney Building / Conference Center, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 (UMSL North Campus).
  • Capacity: 434 permanent seats; up to 463 total with additional seating.
  • Venue type: on-campus auditorium within the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at UMSL.
  • Demolished/renamed: JC Penney Auditorium was demolished (demolition completed mid-2023) as part of Transform UMSL; Penney South Building closed in 2023 to prepare for the Richter Center.
  • Current status: Replaced by the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center connected to the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
  • Parking: Visitor Parking Lot C between the JC Penney Building and the Recreation/Wellness Center; up to 2 hours free, longer visits require a guest permit.
  • Transit: UMSL North Campus MetroLink station nearby; directions note the North Campus MetroLink station is steps from the Millennium Student Center.
  • Notable events: The site hosted UMSL Student Program Board concerts (e.g., Ozark Mountain Daredevils; Nicolette Larson) in the 1980s; historic campus performances are documented in campus records.
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart is not publicly posted; third-party ticket sites list seating maps (e.g., seating map on a third-party site).
  • Nearby hotels: Nearby lodging options include hotels serving university visitors, such as Live! by Loews – St. Louis (near many area universities) and Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park.