"Filmmuseum Düsseldorf"
The film museum of the state capital Düsseldorf, located in the heart of the old town, was founded in 1993. As an interactive museum, it provides exciting access to the world of film from its earliest beginnings to the present.
In the permanent exhibition, living film history is conveyed on 2200 square meters, and a selection of rare technical devices, especially from the prehistory and early history of cinematography, are presented. Camera obscura from the 1880s, film projectors and cameras from the early 20th century to the present, set models, decorations, props and costumes can be admired. The visitor also gets to know and understand production processes and the influence of film on our lives.
In addition to its permanent exhibition, the film museum includes an extensive archive, a library and an in-house cinema with daily film events. Here you will find one of only three surviving Welte cinema organs (built in 1929), which is regularly used for silent film screenings.
Schools and other educational institutions from all over the country take part in the film and media education programs, tours, seminars and workshops. The Filmmuseum Düsseldorf develops and presents film and media-related special exhibitions with German and international partners.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Parking spaces are available for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator. Except for the stairs to the movie theater.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used and are raised for guests are at least 80 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities that can be accessed from one side (79 cm). There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction system available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic form.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German sign language). Advance booking is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free. Except for the movie theater.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- The first and last step of a staircase are fitted with horizontal and vertical contrasting edges.
- Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- Information about the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Information about the exhibits is conveyed acoustically.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is necessary.
- Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is necessary.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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"Filmmuseum Düsseldorf"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
"Filmmuseum Düsseldorf"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)