Deutsche Kinemathek Museum of Film and Television

Museum of Film and Television in Berlin
Museum of Film and Television in Berlin cc licensed photo by Alessio Bragadini

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: Yes

Address: Potsdamer Str. 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 3009030

Official Website: Deutsche Kinemathek

Deutsche Kinemathek Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Loved this museum! A great place to learn about early film history, German Expressionism, the war and subsequent exodus of talent to Hollywood, and their influence on American film. The architecture and design was amazing, evoking the expressionist style when walking through the early 20th c section.
Amy - 2 months ago

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4 Star Rating Great collection of historical Items related to film and television production. This Museum is in process of moving and we all should look forward to their new incarnation. Recommended for anyone interest in Film Production.
Russ Smith - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Great place if you have interest in films and the making of them, and obviously if you’re interested in German television history. The permanent exhibition is awesome and is really cool and many things were interactive. If you’re in Berlin, this is a must see.
Aurelijus Tyminas - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating On of the best museums in Berlin ! Everything is so well organised, exposition is amazing, in very interesting and creative way you can learn so many things about the global history of the cinema. Also the shop downstairs is very nice
Aleksandra Churaeva - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Deutsche Kinemathek was an impressive experience through Germany’s Film History! I really enjoyed the curation and how it was laid out - truly tells the grand history of cinema in Germany. It has a lot of equipment that was used in that time as well as the screenings of films are a very nice touch and helps to put yourself in that time.
Artem Bakatov - 4 months ago

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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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