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About The Newark Museum - Billy Johnson Auditorium

The Billy Johnson Auditorium is a theater-style venue inside The Newark Museum of Art in downtown Newark. With a seated capacity of 272 (some sources list 300), the intimate setting is perfect for film screenings, lectures, and live performances. The museum area—formerly The Newark Museum—offers a rich cultural backdrop, including Engelhard Court and the Welcome Center, hosting events like the Newark Black Film Festival and WBGO Kids Jazz Concerts. Whether you’re attending a screening, a concert, or a special program, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.

Note: The museum does not offer on-site parking due to ongoing construction in the area. However, several nearby garages provide convenient options with discounted online rates for museum visitors. Access is easy via Newark Light Rail and local bus routes, with walking routes also available from major transit hubs.

Location and access matter when you’re securing tickets, and The Newark Museum of Art makes it easy to plan. The Billy Johnson Auditorium sits within a cultural campus that has hosted major events like the NBFF Newark Black Film Festival, Rutgers–Newark screenings, and family-friendly concert series. Plan ahead to secure seats in this intimate venue, and consider nearby lodging and dining options to round out your visit.

  • Theater-style seating in an intimate auditorium with official capacity around 272 seats (some sources cite 300). Seats offer clear sightlines to stage performances and screenings.
  • No on-site parking due to construction. Nearby options include Hahne & Co Garage (25 New Street), Edison Park Fast (42 Central Ave and 14 Central Ave), 494 Broad Street Garage, and other nearby facilities. Look for discounted online rates when booking through partner sites.
  • Newark Light Rail serves the area with stops at Washington Street and Atlantic Street (from Newark Penn Station). Local bus routes such as #30, #11, #28, and #72 also service the vicinity. The museum provides walking routes from Penn Station or Broad Street Station for visitors arriving by train.
  • Within about a mile, consider Robert Treat Hotel (50 Park Place), Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown (858 Broad Street), and DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station (1048 Raymond Blvd) for convenient lodging near the arts campus.
  • Explore downtown Newark’s dining scene within walking distance, including casual eateries and refined spots for pre- or post-event meals. Local favorites often highlighted by guests and partners offer reliable options for a quick bite or a relaxed dinner.
  • The campus has hosted the Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF) on campus at Engelhard Court, Welcome Center, and Billy Johnson Auditorium. WBGO Kids Jazz Concerts have also taken place in the auditorium. The Newark Museum of Art operates as The Newark Museum of Art (rebranded, with no demolition of the Billy Johnson Auditorium).

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
  • Venue type and capacity: Billy Johnson Auditorium is a theater-style auditorium within the museum; official capacity is 272 seated (some sources list 300).
  • Parking: There is no on-site parking due to construction; nearby garages include Hahne & Co Garage (25 New Street), Edison Park Fast (42 Central Ave and 14 Central Ave), 494 Broad Street Garage, and more with discounted online rates for museum visitors.
  • Transit: Accessible by Newark Light Rail (from Newark Penn Station to the Washington Street or Atlantic Street stops) and by local buses (e.g., #30, #11, #28, #72); walking routes from Penn Station or Broad Street Station are provided by the museum.
  • Nearby hotels: Robert Treat Hotel (50 Park Place), Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown (858 Broad Street), DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station (1048 Raymond Blvd) are within roughly a mile.
  • Notable events: The NBFF (Newark Black Film Festival) has been hosted on campus (Engelhard Court, Welcome Center, Billy Johnson Auditorium); Rutgers–Newark and NJ-based film programs also use the space for screenings; WBGO Kids Jazz Concert has taken place in the Auditorium.
  • Renaming/rename note: The museum operates as The Newark Museum of Art (rebranded from The Newark Museum); no demolition of the Billy Johnson Auditorium has occurred.