Plan your visit

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 and ticket prices

The hall is currently closed. You can visit us again from 26 February:
Thu–Sun 10:00–18:00, Mon–Wed closed
€10 regular, €7 concessions, children free

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

Concessions

  • 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.

Free admission

  • 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

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

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.

FAQ

Are there cloakrooms or lockers?

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. 

Can I purchase tickets on site?

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.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

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

Am I allowed to take pictures in E-Werk?

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

Who can I contact if I’ve lost something? 

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

Are the rooms monitored by video surveillance?

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

Is the E-Werk barrier-free?

Current accessibility information can be found here.

Can school classes or larger groups visit E-Werk?

Unfortunately, groups cannot visit. There are no guided tours specifically for groups. 

Do you have any questions about visiting our institute?

You can find further information in our house regulations.

We’re moving! On 31 October this year, we’re closing our permanent exhibition. Find out more about our move to E-Werk and be sure to get a ticket!

  • Opening hours for the library

    Tue: 10:00–18:00
    Thu: 12:00–20:00
    Fri: 10:00–18:00

    The library

  • Opening hours for the archives

    Separate opening hours apply for our archives.

    The archives

Opening hours for the Museum für Film und Fernsehen

Wed–Sun: 10:00–18:00
Mon, Tue: closed

 

Unless stated otherwise, you can visit the museum on all public holidays.

 

Everyone is welcome!

Refugees and accompanying persons can enter the Museum of Film and Television free of charge.

 

  • Group registration

    If you visit us in a group of 10 people or more, please register under the link below.

    Group registration

Admission prices for the Museum für Film und Fernsehen

Day ticket adult (all exhibits) – 9 €

Day ticket reduced price – 5 €

Children and teens younger than 18, pupils – free admission

With KulturPass – free admission

Concession ticket – 5 €

Day ticket groups (10+ persons) – 5 €

Day ticket in combination with a guided tour – 3 €

Day ticket Mediathek Fernsehen – 2 €

Audio guide for permanent exhibition and special exhibition – free of charge (deposit required)

Information about all other free tickets can be found in the FAQs below.

Entrance to all exhibits is free on the first Sunday of every month.

  • You can find us inside the Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz

    Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen
    Potsdamer Straße 2
    D-10785 Berlin

    +49 30 300903-0

Getting to the museum

U-Bahn

U2 Potsdamer Platz
 

S-Bahn

S1, S2, S25 Potsdamer Platz
 

Bus

M41 Potsdamer Platz
M48, M85, 200 and 300 Varian-Fry-Straße
 

Parking facilities

Underground car park at the Sony Center (entrances: either Ben-Gurionstraße or Bellevuestraße)
Underground car park at Potsdamer Platz Arcades (entrance: Reichpietschufer)
Multi-storey car park at Schöneberger Ufer
Multi-storey car park at the Philharmonic Hall

Karte von Berlin mit Marker gesetzt bei Potsdamer Strasse 2, 10785 Berlin und Imhoffweg 6, 12307 Berlin

  • Deutsche Kinemathek Museum für Film und Fernsehen

  • Potsdamer Straße 2 D-10785 Berlin

  • Imhoffweg 6 D-12307 Berlin