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    Festivals and premieres, retrospectives and tributes in original language versions and original analogue formats, contemporary cinema and film history, performances, workshops and discussions – before we reopen in April 2026, you can already support the work of Arsenal Filminstitut by becoming a member and benefit from special members’ prices, current program information and exclusive invitation.

    Whether by taking advantage of our special early bird offer for discounted membership or through one of our other membership tiers – solidarity, magical, pro or pro+ (each membership plan is valid for one year): all the options are below.

    Member

    Early bird offer*:
    7,50 € concessions** / 15 € regular
    Following the cinema reopening in early 2026:
    15 € concessions** / 30 € regular

    The perfect entry point: membership prices at the Arsenal cinema, reduced tickets for the Forum / Forum Expanded and our monthly program magazine sent directly to your postbox  

    All membership benefits at a glance:

    • For the first 180 new memberships: invitation to an exclusive test event at the Arsenal cinema before its opening in early 2026
    • 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
    • Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and the Forum Expanded
    • Monthly program magazine via post

    A valid Arsenal Filminstitut membership card must be kept ready for inspection at the entrance.
    *          Processing time seven working days
    **        Valid for students, school children, trainees, pensioners, Berlin Ticket-S cardholders and refugees. Please include current proof of status.

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Solidarity member

    100 €

    In addition to the standard membership benefits, you will also receive invitations to film screenings and selected events – for you and an accompanying person

    All benefits at a glance:

    • For the first 180 new memberships: invitation to an exclusive test event at the Arsenal cinema before its opening in early 2026
    • 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
    • Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and Forum Expanded
    • Regular (at least 12) invitations to film screenings and exclusive events (with free entry for you and an accompanying person)
    • Monthly program brochure via post
    • 20% off selected publications

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Magical member

    From 250 € (decide yourself on how much you want to donate each year to support  Arsenal)

    The premium package for frequent cinemagoers and supporters: free entry to the Magical History Tour as well as additional exclusive offers and partner conditions

    All benefits at a glance:

    • For the first 180 new memberships: invitation to an exclusive test event at the Arsenal cinema before its opening in early 2026
    • 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
    • Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and Forum
    • Regular (at least 12) invitations to film screenings and exclusive events (with free entry for you and an accompanying person)
    • Free entry to all films of the Magical History Tour
    • Reduced price for cinema rental
    • Participation in guided tours at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
    • Participation in guided tours at selected Berlin partner institutions (soon to be announced)
    • Accreditation for the 2026 Archival Assembly festival
    • Monthly program brochure via post
    • 20% off selected publications
    • An Arsenal hat (as long as stocks last)

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Pro member

    600 €

    For cultural and educational organizations and charitable associations: team benefits, partner conditions for cinema rental and guided tours  

    All benefits at a glance:

    • Invitation to an exclusive test event at the Arsenal cinema before the opening in early 2026 (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
    • 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema (for up to five staff members each day)  
    • Invitation to selected public events (for up to five staff members following registration) and exclusive events (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
    • Reduced price for cinema rental for team events
    • Exclusive guided tours for the team at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
    • Analogue workshop for 8 people at a reduced price of  2000 €
    • Mention in our monthly program magazine as a supporting partner
    • Monthly program brochure via post
    • 20% off selected publications

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Pro+ member

    1200 €

    For companies: team benefits, partner conditions for cinema rental and guided tours  

    All benefits at a glance:

    • Invitation to an exclusive test event at the Arsenal cinema before the opening in early 2026 (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
    • 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema (for up to five staff members each day)
    • Invitation to selected public events (for up to five staff members following registration) and exclusive events (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
    • Reduced price for cinema rental for team events Exclusive guided tours for the team at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
    • Analogue workshop for 8 people at a reduced price of  2000 €Mention in our monthly program magazine as a supporting partner
    • Monthly program magazine via post
    • 20% off selected publications

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Donation based membership

    Would you like to help us to maintain all the myriad things we offer to our visitors and make a contribution to preserving and promoting international film culture and ensuring film’s lively continuing development? With your donation, you’re contributing to keeping cinema alive as a place of aesthetic experience, education and open dialogue. Decide yourself how much you would like to donate annually to support Arsenal.

    To the membership form (PDF)

    Funded by:

    • Logo Minister of State for Culture and the Media