Located in the heart of historic downtown Meridian, the MSU Riley Center opened its doors in September 2006 to offer cultural, artistic and educational experiences like no other in the region. The multifaceted center attracts 60,000+ visitors annually to downtown Meridian for meetings, conferences and performances.The center includes a fully restored 1889 grand opera house theatre that seats approximately 950, a 200 seat studio theatre and 30,000 square feet of meeting space.