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Beckman Auditorium

Operated by Caltech Public Programming as a campus and community service

Donated to Caltech by Dr. Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman

Beckman Auditorium is operated by Campus Programs as a campus and community service. A broad spectrum of performing arts, lectures, films, classes and entertainment events are offered throughout the academic year. All events presented in Beckman Auditorium are directly sponsored by Caltech.

Beckman Auditorium is located on Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena. Directions

At a glance


Building Shape	Circular with conical shaped roof
Building Capacity	1136 (836 main floor, 300 balcony)
Dimensions	60 ft high, 120 ft in diameter
Color Scheme (interior)	Red, white, and gold
Stage	24 ft maximum depth at center, 8 ft maximum depth Stage Right and Stage Left, by 43 ft wide
Stage Floor Height	16 in
Main Curtain	37 ft high (does not close)
Lighting	Spotlights in soffit, above stage and at rear of house
Projection Booth	Houses lighting controls, and projection equipment. Sound is outside of booth
Types of Events	Lectures, concerts, theater, dance, films, symposia, and conferences
ADA	Wheelchair access, assistive listening devices, large-type programs, readers, and ASL interpreters