BFI Mediatheque

Grab a booth in the BFI Mediatheque and discover the best, rarest and most extraordinary films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive.

Simply log on at a viewing station and choose from over 2,500 highlights from the BFI National Archive, the world’s greatest and most diverse collection of film and television, free of charge.

From home movies to feature films, documentaries to kids’ TV, many titles have rarely been seen since their original release or broadcast.


Exhibitions and events

Kodak Gallery

Permanent exhibition

Take a journey through the history of photography. Step into a 19th century portrait studio, see hundreds of incredible objects from our collection, and watch the world’s first moving colour film....

Life Online

Permanent exhibition

How did our lives change when the internet was born? Find out in the world’s first gallery dedicated to the social, technological and cultural impact of the web. Follow the history of the internet...

Wonderlab

Permanent exhibition

Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our newest and most interactive gallery exploring light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and spectacular live shows. Touch, try and photograph your...

Animation Gallery

Permanent exhibition

Love Wallace and Gromit? Remember Morph? Discover original models and artwork from over 100 animations. See science in action as still images come to life! Explore the history of animation and...

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