Photo: Andreas Nenninger

Plan your visit

Address

Address

Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen
Mauerstraße 79
10117 Berlin

Our current events are also taking place at other locations in Berlin. Please check the respective page of an event for its location.

Opening hours

Opening hours

There is currently no exhibiton on view. 

From May 7, we will be open again:

Thu–Sun 10:00–18:00
Mon–Wed closed

Tickets

Tickets

Free admission every first Thursday of the month, 14:00–18:00

You can purchase tickets online and in the foyer of the Kinemathek (please note: cash payment is not possible).

€10 regular
€7 concessions
children free

  • Recipients of unemployment or social welfare benefits
  • Students
  • Holders of a severe disability pass
  • Holders of the Berlin WelcomeCard
  • Berlinale employees
  • Members of the Association of Production and Costume Designers (Verband der Berufsgruppen Szenenbild und Kostümbild e.V.)
  • Members of TheaterGemeinde Berlin e. V. 

     

    Special provisions may also apply.

  • Children and young people up to and including the age of 18
  • High school students with valid proof
  • Members of the Friends of the Kinemathek (Förderkreis der Deutschen Kinemathek e.V.)
  • Representatives of the press
  • Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
  • Members of the German Museums Association (Deutscher Museumsbund e.V.)
  • Accredited accompanying persons of a severely disabled person (if noted on the severe disability pass)
  • Members of the Berlin Guide Association (Verband der Berliner Stadtführer e.V.)
  • Visitors with the Berlin Museum Pass
  • Staff of the Goethe-Institut

For groups of 10 or more, you can book the discounted group rate in our ticket shop.

How to find us

How to find us

Bus

The closest bus stops to our institute are:

  • Wilhelmstr./Kochstr. (Line 147): approx. 345 meters away, 5 minutes on foot.
  • Leipziger Str./Wilhelmstr. (Lines 200, 300, M85): approx. 355 meters away, 5 minutes on foot.
  • U Kochstr. /Checkpoint Charlie (Line M29): approx. 449 meters away, 7 minutes on foot.
  • U Stadtmitte (Lines 147, 300, M85): approx. 421 meters away, 6 minutes on foot.

Subway

The closest subway stations are:

  • U Stadtmitte (Lines U2, U6): (Line M29): approx. 400 meters away, about 6 minutes on foot.
  • U Kochstr. /Checkpoint Charlie (Line M29): approx. 450 meters away, about 7 minutes on foot.
  • U Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (Line U2) (Line M29): approx. 550 meters away, about 8 minutes on foot.

How to reach us by car

As public parking is limited in the area, we recommend using public transport. Information about nearby parking facilities and zones can be found at Parkopedia.

Bike stands are available.

Black and white graphic showing the entrances to the Kinemathek from Mauerstraße and Wilhelmstraße

Accessibility

Accessibility

Please note that the main access to the Deutsche Kinemathek is not barrier-free due to cobblestones in front of the entrance. The barrier-free entrance to the hall can be accessed together with an accompanying person.

We are working to provide alternative solutions and appreciate your understanding. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact us in advance.

Further information can be found here:

FAQ

There are a limited number of lockers in the entrance area that you can use for the duration of your visit. Overnight use is excluded. 

At the counter in the foyer, you can conveniently purchase tickets by card or mobile payment (e.g. contactless or via e-wallet). Please note that cash payment is not accepted. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets anytime – even on the go – in our online ticket shop.

We offer free Wi-Fi. The login details can be found in the entrance area.  

You are welcome to take pictures in public areas for private purposes. 

Please go to the foyer desk or call 030 300903-0.  

The entrance doors and emergency exits are monitored with security cameras. A privacy policy can be found at our information desk on the ground floor or online on the Kinemathek website

Current accessibility information can be found here.

Yes, for groups of 10 or more, you can book the discounted group rate in our ticket shop. Admission is free for students. Click here to see more offers for school groups.

You can find further information in our house regulations.