Deutsche Kinemathek Museum of Film and Television
Deutsche Kinemathek was established in 1963 as an archive of films. In 2000 they relocated it to the Filmhaus in Potsdamer Platz leading to the permanent exhibition Television of the Deutsche Kinemathek in 2006, a forerunner to the Museum of Film and Television.
If you have an interest in the history of film and television in Germany, you’ll want to check out this museum. Highlights of your visit include the Multimedia time tunnel where you can journey through the history of television in East and West Germany and the mirror room where you can view a television show on a gigantic 8-metre tall mirrored wall.
The Marlene Dietrich Collection showcases both costumes and personal items belonging to the famous actress from Berlin.
Experience the jerky motion pictures from the days when movies had no sound and see the first movies with sound that debuted in the 1930s.
On the ground floor, a large shop offers film literature, DVDs, books and current novels about Berlin.
Museum of Film and Television is located within easy walking distance of Potsdamer Platz U-Bahn or S-Bahn station.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesDeutsche Kinemathek Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Mauerstraße 79, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 3009030
Official Website: Deutsche Kinemathek
Deutsche Kinemathek Reviews
Rated out of 5
Just a heads-up for future visitors: the photos shown here on Google (like the iconic circular room) belong to the old museum setup and are no longer there. Today, the exhibition is reduced to just two small rooms. While they do touch on cinema and photography, it is a very small display and not worth the ticket price, especially if you are expecting to see the famous rooms currently being advertised. It would be helpful if the management updated their photos to reflect the current reality.
Carolina Pinto - 2 months ago
Interesting venue in a beautiful 1920s former electric generating station. Sadly, there's not the space for a perminent exhibition, as with the old venue (pictures on the website), they mount several temporary exhibitions a year. Staff were very friendly and helpful and were on hand to answer questions.
Ben Doman - a month ago
Quite and neat cinema exhibition but we were seduced by the photos from the museum that did not exist already and the current setup was not so interesting. Anyway, the concept seemed valid to create an ambience. The building exterior is an example of German modernism
Amarok Sh - 6 months ago
Really nice museum in the Potsdamerplatz area, and is a must visit for film and cinema fans. It has graet secrions to learn about the industry, the stars and cinema in general.
Sam - 9 months ago
Directions
How to get to Deutsche Kinemathek by U-Bahn, S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): U2, S1, S2, S25, S26
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): U Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Potsdamer Platz Bahnhof
From Potsdamer Platz, walk west along Potsdamer StraBe. The Museum of Film and Television is in the Sony Center on the right side of the street.
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