Nonprofit
Lightbox Film Center
A Philadelphia nonprofit cinema that shows repertory, nonfiction, experimental and international films and works to restore important older films. Anyone can buy a ticket to a screening, and members pay less.
- Paid
- Wheelchair accessible
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What they do
Buy a ticket to a listed screening at the box office or online through Ticketleap. Members pay $5 per ticket, and yearly memberships start at $60 for students and $75 for individuals.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- All ages
When and where
Screenings are listed on the events page, usually on Sundays and Wednesdays.
- Days
- Wednesday and Sunday
Bok Auditorium
- Address
- 1901 S 9th St
- Part of the city
- South
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Buy a ticket for a listed screening at the box office or online, or join as a member for $5 tickets..
You can just show up.
What to expect
A screening is shown in Bok Auditorium inside the BOK building on South 9th Street. Many films are repertory, nonfiction, experimental or international titles that the site says are not otherwise screened in the city. General tickets are $14, with lower prices for students, seniors, members and ACCESS card holders.
Tips for your first visit
- Use the visitor entrance at 821 Dudley Street, which is an ADA entrance.
- Bring a photo ID if you use the ACCESS discount, along with your PA ACCESS, EBT or Art-Reach ACCESS card.
- Street parking is hard to find, so take the Broad Street Line, a bus or a ride share. Ride share drop-off is marked Bok at 1901 S 9th Street.
- Bike parking is on the 9th Street sidewalk, and an Indego bike share kiosk is at 8th and Mifflin Streets.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Public screenings are open to anyone with a ticket, and the site lists membership options with prices..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. General admission is $14. Students and seniors pay $12, members pay $5 per ticket, and ACCESS tickets are $2 (up to 4 tickets) with a PA ACCESS, EBT or Art-Reach ACCESS card and a photo ID. Yearly memberships start at $60 (student) and $75 (individual).
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- The BOK building has ADA entrances at 821 Dudley Street (the visitor entrance) and on Mifflin Street near 9th Street. The page does not describe seating or elevators inside Bok Auditorium. Nearest SEPTA: Broad Street Line, Tasker-Morris or Snyder stop, about a 10 minute walk. Buses 45, 47, 47M, 29 and 79 also run nearby.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: lightboxfilmcenter.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@lightboxfilmcenter.org Source: lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Cost, Location, First step, Contacts, Status, What they do, Access
- lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
- buildingbok.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, What they do, First step
- lightboxfilmcenter.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status
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