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BFI Southbank
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South Bank
London
SE1 8XT
England
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Collection details
Architecture, Archives, Film and Media, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
BFI Southbank (Tel)
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+44 (0)20 7928 3535
BFI Head Office (Tel)
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+44 (0)20 7255 1444
Website
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www.bfi.org.uk
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Open
Mediatheque
BFI Southbank's Mediatheque is the place to explore the BFI National Archive. Turn up on the day or book a viewing session in advance.
Tue 13:00-20:00, Wed - Sun 11:00-20:00
Book in advance: 020 7815 3535
Not open Mon (except Bank Holidays).
Education and community groups Tue mornings. For group bookings call 020 7815 1329.
Gallery
Gallery
Open to the public Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 8pm.
The three cinemas at BFI Southbank are open daily.
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Admission charges
Entrance to the Mediatheque and Gallery is free.
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Description
The BFI Southbank includes three cinemas showcasing the best historical and contemporary film from around the world, a Studio for special screenings to small audiences, a Mediatheque, an art gallery, a project space, the Filmstore and two restaurants.
BFI Mediatheque
Designed by award winning architect David Adjaye, the Mediatheque enables individuals or small groups to browse a huge selection of titles from the BFI's National Archive for free.
From fragile film treasures to contemporary television, new digital technology has made it possible for everyone to enjoy this rarely seen footage.
BFI Gallery
This gallery space showcases leading contemporary artists' work in film, video and new media.
Studio
A drop-in digital cinema showcasing archive and contemporary film, video and television material as well as hosting talks, presentations and education events will be situated in the new foyer space, off Theatre Avenue.
Project space
A casual research, study and participation area equipped with a number of unique resources, largely drawn from the BFI's collections sits alongside the Gallery, Mediatheque and Studio
Filmstore
This offers an extensive range of film and television books and DVDs.
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Collections description
Mediatheque
BFI Southbank's Mediatheque is the place to explore the BFI National Archive, for free.
Screenonline
The definitive guide to Britain's film and television history.
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Articles
The All Seeing Eye (The Hardcore Techno Version) At The BFI
Government Pledges £25m To Preserve UK's Film Archives
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Available resources
Screenonline
Digitised collection; Teachers' pack or notes; Virtual exhibition or images; Website
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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Collections
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Mail order service available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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