Narodowe Centrum Kultury Filmowej
Film centre in EC1 with the exhibitions “Kino Polonia” and “Materia Kina”, film education studios and three cinema halls.
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About the museum
The Narodowe Centrum Kultury Filmowej (National Centre for Film Culture) is a centre for film education and the dissemination of knowledge about cinema. It operates in the revitalised EC1 combined heat and power plant in Łódź, in the heart of the New Centre of Łódź. The institution presents the history of Polish cinematography and works on the digitisation of its collections, and its plans include a film library.
Its most important part is the permanent exhibition “Kino Polonia”, the largest exhibition about Polish cinema. It tells the story of more than 120 years of film culture on Polish lands, from its beginnings to the present day. The second permanent exhibition, “Materia Kina”, is devoted to the process of making a film, from the script through work on set to distribution, and can also be visited in game mode.
The centre has about 3,200 square metres of exhibition space, five film education studios (for special effects, television, animation, sound and post-production) and three cinema halls: Odeon, Luna and Urania. On site there are a cinema programme, film festivals, lectures and academies.
Highlights
- “Kino Polonia”, the largest exhibition on Polish cinema
- “Materia Kina”, on the making of a film, with a game mode
- Five film education studios (special effects, television, animation, sound, post-production)
- NCKF cinema with three halls: Odeon, Luna and Urania
- Revitalised EC1 combined heat and power plant
Permanent exhibitions
- Kino Polonia – The largest exhibition on Polish cinema tells the story of more than 120 years of film culture on Polish lands, from its beginnings to the present day.
- Materia Kina – Exhibition on the process of making a film, from the script through work on set to distribution; it can also be visited in game mode.
- Operated by
- EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 32 zł |
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| Reduced | 24 złchildren aged 3 to 12, people in education up to age 26, people over 60, people with disabilities and their carers |
| Children & teens | 24 złfree up to age 2 · Children under 3 are exempt from payment. |
| Seniors | 24 złReduced ticket for people over 60. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 24 złReduced ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. |
| Students & apprentices | 24 złReduced ticket for people in education up to age 26. |
| Groups (15+ people) | 18 zł per personGroup ticket for the exhibition “Kino Polonia” for organised groups of at least 15 people; the carer of a school or kindergarten group pays PLN 1. |
| Families | –Holders of the Large Family Card pay PLN 18 for a ticket to “Kino Polonia” (Tuesday to Friday). |
| Kino Polonia and Materia Kina, Saturday–Sunday – standard | 39 zł |
| Kino Polonia and Materia Kina, Saturday–Sunday – reduced | 30 zł |
| Kino Polonia, Tuesday–Friday – standard | 25 złWith the Karta Łodzianina PLN 20. |
| Kino Polonia, Tuesday–Friday – reduced | 19 złWith the Karta Łodzianina PLN 15.20. |
| Kino Polonia, Saturday–Sunday – standard | 29 złWith the Karta Łodzianina PLN 23.20. |
| Kino Polonia, Saturday–Sunday – reduced | 22 złWith the Karta Łodzianina PLN 17.60. |
| Materia Kina | 20 złGroup ticket PLN 15. |
One ticket covers the exhibitions “Kino Polonia” and “Materia Kina” (prices valid from 30 June 2026): Tuesday to Friday PLN 32 standard and PLN 24 reduced; Saturday and Sunday PLN 39 and PLN 30. Holders of the Karta Łodzianina (Łodzianin Card) receive a discount on one ticket. Screenings at the NCKF cinema have separate prices and tickets.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
A detailed accessibility statement for the EC1 facilities is available on the EC1 website; information about parking for people with disabilities is provided by the car park staff (tel. 510 013 387).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Families can take part in the film education studios, and the NCKF cinema holds “Bajeczne soboty” (Fairytale Saturdays), with screenings and workshops for children. Children under 3 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Tuwima–Targowa (Planetarium)
The nearest tram stops are Kilińskiego–Tuwima, Kilińskiego–mBank and Dworzec Łódź Fabryczna; the nearest bus stops are Tuwima–Kilińskiego, Tuwima–Targowa (Planetarium) and Dworzec Łódź Fabryczna.
By car
Free parking
Free EC1 car park for cars and vans up to 3.5 t at ul. Dowborczyków 7; when spaces run out, you can use the paid underground car park at Dworzec Łódź Fabryczna. The coach car park is open 8:30–19:30 (entrance from ul. Kilińskiego 89).
The EC1 complex lies between ul. Targowa, ul. Tuwima, ul. Sass-Zdort and ul. Hasa; the NCKF is entered from ul. Wojciecha Hasa.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
The “Przypadek” café is located on the third floor of the NCKF and Planetarium building and is also open to people without tickets to the attractions.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Admission to the exhibitions is by a ticket allowing independent visits. Guided tours of the exhibition “Kino Polonia” are offered to groups (PLN 6 per person with an exhibition ticket), along with workshops in the film education studios. Bookings: informacja@ec1lodz.pl, tel. +48 42 600 61 00, ext. 1. |
