
Kids & Families
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Booking
Museum Service Berlin
+49 30 247 49-888
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Education
Jurek Sehrt
+49 30 300903-622
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Group Registration
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The Museum für Film und Fernsehen is a place of discovery for the entire family. Through tours and workshops, visitors young and old can explore the medium of film and its history, make their own movies, or experience Potsdamer Platz as a film location. The following programs are currently available.
Please register in advance via the link on the left, if you are planning to visit with a group.
Programs
Guided Tour: Animated Films and Techniques

Photo: Christian Lietzmann / Netzwerk Berufswahl-SIEGEL
What makes images on television and in the cinema move? When did images start talking and what animation techniques were first used? During a guided tour through the permanent exhibition, young visitors are given the answers to these and countless other questions related to cartoons and animation techniques.
The tour begins with the pioneers of German film. It then moves through the early years of German cinema, and explains the beginnings of sound film. How images are manually and individually animated is demonstrated by silent film classics like Metropolis.
Age 8+
Duration 1 hour
Groups 60 € (plus 2 € admission per child / 3 € per adult, max. 20 people)
School classes 45 € (plus 2 € admission per child / 3 € per adult)
Children's Birthdays

Claymation clip: Wüstenfilm (GER 2015)
We can design an individual birthday program with tours, workshops, and much more to meet your individual requests. A combination of diverse offers revolving around the world of moving images will transform a birthday into a special experience. The following program can be booked, for example:
Tour and Workshop – Animated Films
How long have cartoons been around? Which animation techniques are used in film and how do they function? During a guided tour through the permanent exhibition on film, young visitors are given the answers to these and countless other questions related to cartoons and animation techniques. Following the tour, the children develop their own storyboard for a short cartoon and turn it into a film. They create it frame by frame using a two-dimensional technique called cutout animation, as well as a light box and a digital video camera.
Age 8+
Duration 4 hours
Price 210 / 360 €
Group size max. 10 / 20 people
Smart Movies – Creative Works with Smart Phones & Co

Photo: Anna Bitter
The use of mobile multimedia devices, such as smart phones and tablets, are part of everyday life for many people. These devices provide access to more than just communication and multimedia entertainment, however. In addition, they also place a pocket-sized, but complete set of film equipment at your fingertips, making experimentation with basic techniques of filming and producing creative-artistic work with audiovisual media quite simple.
In the context of the workshop, participants unlock the hidden potential of smart phones, etc., guided by a film professional’s expert instructions. First, a film team is organized, then a cinematic idea is jointly developed and a shooting schedule is laid out. This preparation is followed by putting the plans into action, using cinematic aesthetic tools to produce film and sound recordings that are subsequently assembled into a finished clip. The structure of the workshop can be coordinated to meet the interests and prior knowledge of the participants. The following themes are examples of offers available for booking:
- Portrait – Who am I and What Makes Me Who I Am?
- Berlin, the Metropolis – Staging the Aesthetic of the Big City
- Black-and-White – An Homage to Silent Films
- Breaking News
Age 12+
Duration 4 hours
Groups 180 € (max. 10 people) / 360 € (max. 20 people)
School classes 165 € (max. 10 people) / 325 € (max. 20 people)
This workshop can be organized for larger groups on request.
Workshop: My Own Animated Film (Stop-Motion Techniques)

Photo: Christian Lietzmann / Netzwerk Berufswahl-SIEGEL
Making your own animated film doesn’t have to be difficult! After a short introduction into how moving images and different animation techniques work, participants develop their own storyboard for a cartoon and turn it into a short film. They create it frame by frame using a two-dimensional technique called cutout animation, as well as a Trickbox and a digital camera. This workshop can be combined with the “Animated Films and Techniques” tour.
Age 8+
Duration 3 hours
Groups 150 € (max. 10 people) / 300 € (max. 20 people)
School classes 125 € (max. 12 people) / 245 € (max. 24 people) / 365 € (max. 30 people)
Animation with Scissors, Light and Imagination (Silhouette Films)

Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (D 1926, director: Lotte Reiniger)
In the tradition of the German special effects pioneer Lotte Reiniger (1899–1981) and other animators working in this field, participants produce a richly imaginative story under the expert guidance of animation specialists. The workshop begins with a review of film history, in which select design options are presented and individual ideas are developed. Afterwards, participants create their own short cinematic narrations in the style of silhouette animation.
To make animated films from silhouettes or cutouts, black silhouettes of self-made figures - plants, animals and imaginary creatures – and other materials are brought to life on a backlit glass surface. The images are montaged into an animated film using the stop motion technique and digital software. Professional animators lead the workshop.
Age 8+
Duration 3 hours
Groups 150 € (max. 10 people) / 300 € (max. 20 people)
School classes 125 € (max. 12 people) / 245 € (max. 24 people) / 365 € (max. 30 people)
FAQ
Is the museum suitable for children?
The museum is intended for children eight years and older in the accompaniment of their parents. We recommend taking part in one of our educational programs to help children understand the context – such as for example a tour through the animation and technology exhibits.
Will my stroller fit into all of the exhibits?
Yes. All exhibits may be reached via elevator and there is enough space to move through the exhibits with a stroller.
Do you have a changing room for diapers?
There is a changing room on the second basement level of the museum, near the bathrooms.
Can I book a children's birthday party at the museum?
We offer children's birthday parties, with tours, workshops and much more to fit your individual wishes. The fun comes by creating your own special mix of events and activities related to the world of moving images. Food and drinks may be brought into the museum. Birthday candles ("open flames") and decorations are unfortunately not allowed.
Contact:
Education
Jurek Sehrt
+49 30 300903-622
bildung@deutsche-kinemathek.de
May I bring my own food from outside into the museum?
There is a designated area for food in the entry area on the ground floor near the cash registers. Food is not permitted elsewhere in the museum.
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Accessibility
Information about accessibilityWe've designed our museum to offer you the greatest degree of simple, barrier-free access possible. Learn more about what we've done to accommodate special-needs visitors.
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Guided Tours
To our toursWe offer a diverse program of guided tours, from general introductions to the museum's exhibits to walking tours of the city.