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Lichtspiel / Kinemathek Bern

The Lichtspiel / Kinemathek in Bern, Switzerland, is a cinematheque and museum dedicated to film history, operating in a former factory building since 2000. Its collection includes over 25,000 film reels, cinematographic machines, cameras and documents spanning more than 100 years of film-making history. Visitors can explore the exhibition and museum, which are open around screenings, and discover the world of film technology, projectors and amateur film culture. The institution also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and film programmes.

Families and Kids

The Lichtspiel offers school workshops and courses on film history and film technology, where children can learn how films are projected and even make their own short films. A special film workshop programme for kindergarten and primary school classes in the canton of Bern lets children experiment with film tricks and see their films on the big screen.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Donation based
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

The exhibition and museum are open one hour before and after each screening; visits at other times are possible on request. Film screenings generally begin at 20:00, with the bar opening at 19:00.

Admission fees

0 CHF
Admission is by donation (Kollekte) with a suggested price.

Contact

Webpage
lichtspiel.ch
Email
info@lichtspiel.ch
Address
Sandrainstrasse 3/7, 3007 Bern

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bern, Dampfzentrale100 meters walking distance
  • Bern, Sulgenau550 meters walking distance
  • Bern1200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
0m
Thun
20m
Olten
27m
Neuchâtel
55m
Zürich HB
56m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside of screening times?
    Yes, the exhibition and museum are open one hour before and after each screening, and visits at other times are possible on request.
  • Is the Lichtspiel accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the premises are wheelchair accessible and a hearing induction loop is available.
  • Can I have my private films digitised at the Lichtspiel?
    Yes, the Lichtspiel offers digitisation of various film formats (from Normal-8 to 35mm), video tapes and sound storage media, with a minimum invoice flat rate of CHF 90 per order.
  • Can the Lichtspiel be rented for private events?
    Yes, the Lichtspiel can be rented for private events for up to 80 persons, and it is also possible to request a specific film for a screening with up to 20 guests.

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