3F Deutsches Museum für Foto-, Film- und Fernsehtechnik
Technology museum in Deidesheim's old town with more than 5,500 exhibits on the history of photography, film and television.
About the museum
It all began with two private collections: Ludwigshafen chemist Wolfgang Immel and druggist Udo Zink had each gathered around 400 photographic and film devices and were looking for space to show them to the public. The town of Deidesheim offered them a neglected part of the Bürgerhospitalstiftung building opposite the Old Town Hall. Volunteers from the sponsoring association converted the building over a period of years with support from the town, the foundation, the state and donors.
On December 8, 1990, the Museum for Film and Photographic Technology opened. As space soon ran short, the exhibition area was expanded; from July 2000 the museum was called the German Film and Photographic Technology Museum. Today it goes by the name 3F Museum, with the three Fs standing for photography, film and television (Foto, Film, Fernsehen).
On roughly 400 square meters and two floors, the museum displays more than 5,500 exhibits. The second floor covers photography from the pioneers of the 19th century to the digital camera; the first floor covers film and projection technology from the magic lantern to the video projector, as well as television technology with studio cameras and video systems. The sponsoring association runs the museum on a volunteer basis, advises visitors on old devices and organizes photo and film fairs in the region.
Highlights
- More than 5,500 exhibits on roughly 400 m² and two floors
- Photography section from early plate cameras to the digital camera, including Leica and Rollei
- Film and projection technology from the magic lantern to the digital projector, including Arri cameras and high-speed cameras
- Large studio television cameras and models of the Nipkow disk
- Free advice on old photographic and film equipment by appointment
Permanent exhibitions
- Fototechnik – On the second floor, the development of photography from the pioneers Niépce, Daguerre and Talbot to digital and smartphone cameras.
- Filmtechnik – Cameras and projectors of various film formats from the magic lantern to the digital projector, plus cinema, sound and high-speed technology.
- Fernsehtechnik – From the Nipkow disk and large studio cameras to video systems and consumer camcorders.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- 3F Deutsches Museum für Foto-, Film- und Fernsehtechnik e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 have free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | freePupils and students free. |
| Groups (8+ people) | €3.50 per personPer person for group tours of 8 or more people. |
| Admission with RheinpfalzCard | €3.50 |
| Guided tour for up to 20 people | €50Flat rate, plus admission; by appointment |
| Guided tour for school classes | €20Flat rate, no admission |
Free admission with the PfalzCard.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is not fully accessible; the lower exhibition area can be reached by visitors with walking difficulties via two short flights of stairs.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
|---|
Children and young people under 18 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Deidesheim Bahnhof · 5-min walk · 500 m
Deidesheim train station (also a bus stop) is about 500 m away; from there, cross the railroad crossing and follow Bahnhofstraße to the Marktplatz.
By car
Parking available · 5-min walk to the entrance
Large parking lot at Deidesheim train station; there is hardly any parking in the old town.
The entrance is somewhat hidden in a back courtyard opposite the Old Town Hall; signs on the left opposite the town hall show the way.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by prior appointment (06326 6568 during opening hours or by email), also outside opening hours; groups of more than 20 people are split up. For school classes, thematic focuses matching the curriculum can be arranged. Advice on and appraisal of old photographic and film equipment usually on Thursdays by appointment. |
