The Cinematheque programming includes Israeli and foreign films and offers private business screenings to help support the enterprise.

The festivals are supported by groups such as the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

The current building was designed by Israeli Architect Salo Hershman, and was opened in 1989.

In September 2011 the Israel Cinema Center opened adjacent to the cinematheque.

The new wing is three times the size of the original space and contains three new theaters, offices, a library and a restaurant.