Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam

Name: Filmmuseum Potsdam
Address: Breite Str. 1A, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 271810

#55 among attractions in Potsdam

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Filmmuseum Potsdam was founded in 1981 as the "Film Museum of the GDR" and is thus considered the oldest film museum with its own collection and exhibitions in Germany, receiving its current name in 1990. It has been under the sponsorship of the state of Brandenburg since 1991 and is organizationally part of the Babelsberg Film University. The collections and permanent exhibition focus on the world's oldest film studio in Babelsberg, its film productions and the artists who worked there on films by Bioscop, Ufa, DEFA and Studio Babelsberg. Temporary exhibitions, family exhibitions and foyer exhibitions on German and international film and media topics complement the exhibition program. The Film Museum operates a museum store as well as a cinema with several screenings daily; silent film screenings are accompanied musically by the historic Welte cinema organ.

The museum is housed in the Marstall of the Potsdam City Palace.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°23'43"N, 13°3'29"E

Address

Breite Str. 1AInnenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

Contact

+49 331 271810

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Filmmuseum Potsdam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, St. Nicholas Church, Museum Barberini.

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
21 min walk • Waschhaus Potsdam is a vibrant cultural center located in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Originally a laundry facility for the Prussian army, the building has been transformed into a hub for the arts and community events.
~570 ftE
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
~740 ftNE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
4 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
~910 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
5 min walk • The Museum Barberini is an art museum in Potsdam opened in 2017. Its exhibitions range from the so-called Old Masters to contemporary art, with an emphasis on impressionist painting.
0.4 miN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
11 min walk • The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate.
~420 ftN
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
3 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
0.5 miNW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
13 min walk • The Brandenburg Gate on the Luisenplatz in Potsdam, not to be confused with the gate of the same name on Berlin's Pariser Platz, was built in 1770–71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger by order of Frederick II of Prussia.
~400 ftNW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
2 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~1620 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
0.5 miN
52°24'10"N • 13°3'33"E
Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam
14 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.5 miN
52°24'9"N • 13°3'43"E
Urania Planetarium, Potsdam
14 min walk • Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Filmmuseum Potsdam open?

Filmmuseum Potsdam is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Filmmuseum Potsdam?

Nearby attractions include Eight Corners, Potsdam (2 min walk), Casino Potsdam, Potsdam (2 min walk), Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam (2 min walk), Alter Markt, Potsdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Filmmuseum Potsdam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Filmmuseum Potsdam:

Tram

Alter Markt/Landtag • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (5 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (5 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 603, 604, 605, 610, 614, 631, 638, 650, 692, 695, N14, N15, N17, X5 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (7 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (16 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (24 min walk)