What are the opening hours for German Film Museum?

Contact German Film Museum directly for current opening hours and admission information.

How do I get to German Film Museum?

German Film Museum is located at Deutsches Filmmuseum, 41, Schaumainkai, Sachsenhausen, Sachsenhausen Nord, Süd, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60596, Deutschland. It's closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for any other day of the week. After exploring, their in-house cinema is the perfect spot to catch a classic or an indie flick, making for a full day devoted to the movies.

German Film Museum

Name: German Film Museum
Address: Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Frankfurt am Main, 60596, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 9612200
Rating: 4.5

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About This Museum

Tucked along the leafy Schaumainkai embankment, Frankfurt's German Film Museum is a vibrant celebration of everything cinema. Forget hushed halls and static displays; this place pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic and mechanics of filmmaking. You can dive into a world where early optical toys share space with iconic movie props, inviting you to become part of the story. It’s a dynamic, hands-on journey that delights both casual movie fans and serious cinephiles alike.

Collection Highlights

Don't miss the chance to peer into a real camera obscura or experiment with a zoetrope to see moving images spring to life. The museum also holds treasures like the menacing robot Maria from Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis,' connecting you directly to film history.

Visitor Information

It's closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for any other day of the week. After exploring, their in-house cinema is the perfect spot to catch a classic or an indie flick, making for a full day devoted to the movies.

Architecture & Building

Housed in a handsome, classic villa that fits right in with the other museums on the 'Museumsufer,' its elegant exterior belies the modern, interactive experiences waiting inside.