Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater is on 65th Street near Amsterdam Avenue.
Our theater is convenient to the 65th Street stop of the 1 train, as well as being five blocks from a major transportation hub, Columbus Circle. Bus Lines M104, M5, and M7 all stop in front of Lincoln Center.
Please note that beginning May 4, the stairway and escalator that connect the Rose Building (including the Walter Reade Theater) to 65th Street will be closed. During this time, please use a new public staircase on the north side of 65th Street near the mid-block crossing (photo below). The elevators directly underneath the theater will remain fully operational during the construction.
Above: the temporary alternative entrance to the Walter Reade Theater.
About Lincoln Center construction
Lincoln Center has embarked upon a major transformation initiative to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre urban campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come. During the construction process, entrance to facilities on the campus may be affected. We appreciate your patience with the process.
Extensive information about the transformation of Lincoln Center, can be found here.
To speak to Lincoln Center customer service staff, call (212) 875-5456, Monday through Friday from 9am - 8pm.
As of April 20th, the escalator that connects the street to the Rose Building is closed. For access to the upper level, please use the adjacent stairs or the nearby elevator.
Walk west on 65th Street for access to the upper level.
