When does the visit take place?

The visit is scheduled for 07.06.2026 at 11:00 AM.

Where is the Showcase Depot located?

The Showcase Depot is located at Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12 in 14482 Potsdam-Babelsberg.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee for the Showcase Depot is 6 euros, and reduced is 4 euros.

Are there tours or educational offers available?

Yes, the Showcase Depot offers monthly themed tours and other educational offers.

Is the Film Museum accessible?

Yes, the museum, cinema, and collections are reported to be accessible according to museum information.

How can I reach the museum by public transport?

The Film Museum is located near Potsdam main station. From there, bus and tram lines run to Alter Markt / Landtag.

Showcase Depot of the Film Museum Potsdam

Name: Visit to the Showcase Depot of the Film Museum Potsdam
Start: 2026-06-07T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Filmmuseum Potsdam, Sammlungen / Schaudepot

The Showcase Depot of the Film Museum: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Film History

The visit to the Showcase Depot of the Film Museum Potsdam takes you into an extraordinary artistic experience between film culture, collection, and research. In the collection building in Potsdam-Babelsberg, a space opens up where objects, designs, and technical artifacts from over 100 years of film history are not only displayed but also museum-analysed. The Showcase Depot sees itself as a place of mediation and aesthetic experience, where film heritage becomes visible and socially negotiable. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/schaudepot.html))

Collection as a Lively Narrative

About 750 objects and 400 writings are presented in the Showcase Depot, including technical objects, set design drafts, costume parts, object packaging, and digital works. This diversity makes the examination of the works particularly appealing: between props, cameras, and designs, an immediate access to the production world of films and to the questions of who preserves cultural knowledge and how collections secure the future emerges. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/schaudepot.html))

Film Technology, Scenography, and Hands-on Experience

Particularly impressive are the four hands-on stations, which invite visitors to explore on their own. This combines museum education with concrete observation and opens up an access that is as informative as it is sensory. The exhibition connects to the history of the Babelsberg film studios and anchors it in larger questions of public cultural heritage. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/schaudepot.html))

Curatorial View on Film Heritage

The Film Museum Potsdam, as an in-institute of the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, is closely connected with research and mediation. The Showcase Depot reflects this connection by not only exhibiting objects but also making visible the working methods of the collection, digitization, and the conservational responsibility. For art- and culture-interested guests, this creates an exhibition experience with high authority and significant thematic depth. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/index.php))

Visit, Tour, and Orientation

The themed tours in the Showcase Depot take place, according to museum information, mostly on the last Tuesday of the month; time slots for individual guests are offered via Eventbrite. The location at Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12 in Potsdam-Babelsberg makes the visit easily accessible and connects it with the media location Babelsberg. Inquiries for groups are expressly welcome. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/schaudepot.html))

Those who are enthusiastic about film history, exhibition curation, and cultural education will experience a concentrated, intelligent, and vividly designed visit here. The Showcase Depot not only shows objects but also opens a view of the logic of collecting, researching, and preserving. A visit on-site is definitely worthwhile. ([filmmuseum-potsdam.de](https://www.filmmuseum-potsdam.de/schaudepot.html))