A child cuts a beetle out of black cardboard for an animated film.

Photo: Christian Lietzmann / Netzwerk Berufswahl-SIEGEL

Children and families

The Kinemathek as an experience for the whole family: Visitors of all ages can explore the medium of film and its history together and even create their own films.

Please note that due to the relocation to our new premises, we are currently offering a limited program, including hands-on film workshops.

Education and Outreach

+49 30 300903-622
bildung [at] deutsche-kinemathek.de (bildung[at]deutsche-kinemathek[dot]de)

Booking and information
Museumsdienst Berlin
+49 30 24749-888
museumsdienst [at] kulturprojekte.berlin (museumsdienst[at]kulturprojekte[dot]berlin)

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Filmspielplatz

On the online platform filmspielplatz.de, there’s so much for children from preschool age to discover: we’ve curated exciting short films and provided background information to go with them. You’ll also find plenty of creative ideas for making your own films, tricks, and playful activities. And of course, there’s a dedicated section where everything is explained for parents, teachers, and educators.

Try now

These programs are available for booking

  • My own animated film

    Produce your own short film with stop motion technique.

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  • Animation with scissors, light and imagination

    Produce your own short film by using silhouettes and stop motion technique.

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  • Filmteam in Action. Making a film together – from idea to set

    Im Vordergrund eine Hand, die eine Filmklappe hält, im Hintergrund (unscharf) ein Tablet und eine Gruppe von Kindern.

    Learn how to make a film together!

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