BFI Mediatheque

The Mediatheque is open to all visitors to BFI Southbank. If you are based in the UK, you can also continue to visit BFI Player to enjoy content from the BFI National Archive that is available online.

Whether you’re a researcher, film enthusiast or simply nostalgic for the television of your childhood, the BFI Mediatheque is a unique place to come, watch and discover wonderfully curated treasures of British film and TV history.

Use of the Mediatheque

• open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-21:00
• closed on Mondays, except Bank Holidays
• choose a booth and touch the screen to start your viewing. Headphones are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, wired headphones if you prefer. If you’d like to view with a friend, we have four sharing booths available
• the space is deep cleaned overnight and hand sanitiser is available for your use

Please be aware that the Mediatheque may close occasionally for private bookings and events. If you are planning a special trip to view Mediatheque content, please contact the BFI Reuben Library – to double check that the space is open on the dates you require.

We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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