Cinemateca Nacional de Venezuela

Cinemateca Nacional de Venezuela is a film archive and cinema housed in the Centro Simón Bolívar complex in Caracas, preserving thousands of films, photographs, and documents related to cinema. The facility operates two screening rooms where regular film presentations take place throughout the year.

Founded in 1966, the archive became Venezuela's first national film institution, established following recommendations from French film conservator Henry Langlois. Since its creation, it has systematically collected films to preserve the nation's cinematographic heritage.

The institution reflects how cinema shaped Venezuelan identity and storytelling across generations. Visitors experience both local productions and international works that reveal different perspectives on film and culture.

The facility opens to the public Monday through Friday and provides wheelchair accessibility throughout. It is best to confirm screening times in advance, as they change seasonally and may vary depending on programming.

The archive holds early silent films from Venezuelan cinema, including 'Don Leandro el Inefable' from 1919, one of the nation's oldest surviving works. These rare pieces reveal the origins of Venezuela's film culture and are invaluable for understanding early Latin American cinema.

Location: Caracas

Inception: May 4, 1966

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Ministerio de Cultura

Address: Centro Simón Bolívar, Torre Norte, Piso 19. Av. Lecuna, Caracas

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-12:00, 13:30-16:30; January 1,April 19,May 1,June 24,July 5,July 24,October 12,December 24,December 25,December 31 off

Phone: +582124813247

Email: webcinemateca@gmail.com

Website: http://cinemateca.gob.ve

GPS coordinates: 10.50301,-66.91581

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06