Filmmuseum Schloss Ballenstedt
Cinema and film technology from over 100 years in the north wing of Ballenstedt Castle – with projectors, cameras, posters and a historic cinema hall.
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About the museum
The foundation of the film museum is the private collection of the siblings Heinz Stammer and Irmgard Kulp, who over decades had gathered projectors, cameras, lenses and cinema accessories. At the suggestion of the town of Ballenstedt, they set up their collection in the north wing of the Baroque castle; in 2002 the exhibition was installed there with their help.
Since then the association Schloss und Schlosspark Ballenstedt e. V. has looked after the museum. The display traces the path from still to moving images and is devoted to travelling cinema as well as home and children's cinema of various decades. Notable pieces include equipment from the development work of Edison and Pathé, a magic lantern from 1890, a 35 mm sound film projector from 1936 standing about 1.80 metres tall, and a camera used by the wildlife filmmaker Heinz Sielmann.
The museum includes a small cinema hall with 53 seats from closed-down cinemas. Both digital films and historic film reels in various formats can be screened there; the museum regularly shows film classics, and the hall can be booked for private events.
Highlights
- Magic lantern from 1890
- 35 mm sound film projector from 1936, about 1.80 metres tall
- Camera of the wildlife filmmaker Heinz Sielmann
- Cinema hall with 53 historic cinema seats
- Equipment from the early days of Edison and Pathé
Permanent exhibition
- Kino- und filmhistorische Sammlung – Projectors, cameras, lenses, posters and cinema accessories show the development from still to moving images, as well as travelling, home and children's cinema.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Verein Schloss und Schlosspark Ballenstedt e. V.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
Large paid car park next to the castle complex; free parking in the avenue.
Amenities & dining
The castle restaurant "Klosterstuben" is located in the west wing of the castle.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Up to 53 guests.
The cinema hall (53 seats) can be booked on request for private events, for example for schools and clubs.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The photo and film interest group of the castle association offers workshops on film and film history for school pupils and adults. |
