Testimonies of political persecution 1945-89
The permanent exhibition ‘Imprisoned in Hohenschönhausen: Evidence of Political Persecution 1945 to 1989’ displays around 500 rare exhibits and more than 300 historical photographs across 700 square metres.
Image gallery
Inhaftiert in Hohenschönhausen, Chronologie zur Geschichte des Haftortes Hohenschönhausen
Inhaftiert in Hohenschönhausen, Büro des Gefängnisleiters
Inhaftiert in Hohenschönhausen, Prolog der Ausstellung
Inhaftiert in Hohenschönhausen, Ausstellungshalle mit Themeninseln
In addition, 100 multimedia stations are available to visitors. The exhibition focuses on the experiences of the victims during their imprisonment in Hohenschönhausen.
For the first time, the offices of the former prison management are also on display. A separate exhibition area provides information about the working and living conditions of the prison staff. An audio guide is available from the memorial’s visitor services.
In a 360-degree virtual reality film, the viewer becomes a prisoner themselves. The short film is based on the ‘interrogation transcripts’ of the GDR dissident and writer Jürgen Fuchs. On a virtual journey into the past, viewers experience interrogations and everyday life in the Stasi prison. They encounter guards, interrogators and cellmates.
Admission is free.
Additional information
Opening hours:
Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free admission
Audio guides in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish and Russian are available free of charge from the visitor service
Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free admission
Audio guides in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish and Russian are available free of charge from the visitor service
Accessibility
The exhibition is barrier-free. The exhibition is accessible for wheelchair users via a lift. Please contact visitor services for information on how to use it.
