© visitBerlin, Foto: Philip Koschel Tickets & activities about the Cold War & Berlin Wall Tours, exhibitions about the history & more
Art © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie / Andres Kilger Art Permanent exhibition The Princesses Are Back! The Princesses Are Back! Art Permanent exhibition The Princesses Are Back! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once adoringly described sisters the Luise and Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as “heavenly visions, whose impression upon me will never be effaced”. Sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow erected a monument to their elegance and grace… Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Location Friedrichswerdersche Kirche Friedrichswerdersche Kirche Werderscher Markt 10117 Berlin http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=78430
History © Kloster Chorin, Foto: Ulrike Schuhose History Permanent exhibition The Chorin Monastery Shows Its History The Chorin Monastery Shows Its History History Permanent exhibition The Chorin Monastery Shows Its History For many decades now, its fascinating architecture and the beauty of the surrounding area, rich in forests and lakes, has made Chorin Abbey one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area. Read more permanent exhibition History Brandenburg: Nature & Culture close to Berlin Location Zisterzienserkloster Chorin Zisterzienserkloster Chorin Amt Chorin 11a 16230 Chorin http://www.kloster-chorin.org
Architecture & Design © SPSG / Foto: Leo Seidel Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition The New Wing in Charlottenburg Palace The New Wing in Charlottenburg Palace Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition The New Wing in Charlottenburg Palace Frederick the Great paid special attention to him, and for Queen Luise it was one of her favourite places: the New Wing, which is rather inconspicuously attached to Charlottenburg Palace, contains numerous masterpieces of Baroque and Early Classicism inside. Read more permanent exhibition Palaces and Gardens Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Schloss Charlottenburg Schloss Charlottenburg Spandauer Damm 22 14059 Berlin https://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-charlottenburg-neuer-fluegel/ Buy tickets
Science & Technology © SDTB / Grafik: polygraphdesign.com Science & Technology Permanent exhibition The network The network Science & Technology Permanent exhibition The network How do networks work? How do they change our everyday life? On 1,600 square meters, the new permanent exhibition "Das Netz. People, cables, data streams "Insights into the networked world. Read more permanent exhibition Location Deutsches Technikmuseum Deutsches Technikmuseum Trebbiner Straße 9 10963 Berlin https://technikmuseum.berlin/ausstellungen/dauerausstellungen/das-netz/ Buy tickets
History © East Car Tours GmbH & Co. KG History Permanent exhibition The World of the Trabis The World of the Trabis History Permanent exhibition The World of the Trabis He was the Volkswagen of the GDR - the Trabant. Between 1958 and 1991, more than three million cars rolled off the production line in Zwickau, Saxony - too few to satisfy demand. GDR citizens usually had to wait years for the car they ordered. After the… Read more permanent exhibition History of the GDR Location Trabi-Museum Berlin Trabi-Museum Berlin Zimmerstraße 15 10969 Berlin http://www.trabi-museum.com/
Architecture & Design © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum Europäischer Kulturen / Ute Franz-Scarcigalia; CC NC-BY-SA Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition The Giant Mechanical Nativity Scene from the Ore Mountains The Giant Mechanical Nativity Scene from the Ore Mountains Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition The Giant Mechanical Nativity Scene from the Ore Mountains One highlight in the new permanent exhibition at the newly reopened Museum of European Cultures is the mechanical 'Weihnachtsberg', a giant nativity scene set in a hillside town that originates from the Erzgebirge, near the border of Germany and the Czech… Read more permanent exhibition Berlin's neighbourhoods Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Museum Europäischer Kulturen Museum Europäischer Kulturen Arnimallee 25 14195 Berlin http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=34195 Buy tickets
Guided Tour © Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Guided Tour Permanent exhibition The Prison Hospital at GDR State Security Prison The Prison Hospital at GDR State Security Prison Guided Tour Permanent exhibition The Prison Hospital at GDR State Security Prison The 90-minute tour provides visitors with all the information on political arrest and persecution during the Soviet occupation and the GDR.44 years of political persecution: You can follow the darker side of Berlin’s history in the Hohenschönhausen Memorial. Read more Führung im Museum History of the GDR Events on the Cold War Location Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen - Hauptgebäude Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen - Hauptgebäude Genslerstraße 66 13055 Berlin http://www.stiftung-hsh.de
History © Militärhistorisches Museum History Permanent exhibition The history of the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany The history of the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany History Permanent exhibition The history of the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany The aircraft typical of each decade are displayed along with exhibits from the relevant period and film and media stations. Several adjoining rooms are dedicated to various aspects of the everyday life of German Air Force soldiers. Read more History Location Militärhistorisches Museum - Flugplatz Berlin-Gatow Militärhistorisches Museum - Flugplatz Berlin-Gatow Am Flugplatz Gatow 33 14089 Berlin http://mhm-gatow.de/de
History © Thomas Pöllabauer History Permanent exhibition The historical site "Topography of Terror The historical site "Topography of Terror History Permanent exhibition The historical site "Topography of Terror The site tour in 15 stations is designed to complement the permanent indoor exhibition, introducing visitors to the history of the terrain at the actual site. Read more permanent exhibition History Location Topographie des Terrors - Dokumentationszentrum Topographie des Terrors - Dokumentationszentrum Niederkirchnerstraße 8 10963 Berlin https://www.topographie.de/ausstellungen/gelaenderundgang/
Achaeology © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Andreas Henkel / VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2025 Achaeology Permanent exhibition The Berlin sculpture discovery The Berlin sculpture discovery Achaeology Permanent exhibition The Berlin sculpture discovery Archaeological excavations in front of the Red Town Hall in 2010 revealed a real surprise. A total of 16 sculptures from the classical modern period were recovered from a cellar filled with bomb debris. Read more History of National Socialism Location PETRI - das Archäologische Haus am Petriplatz PETRI - das Archäologische Haus am Petriplatz Kleine Gertraudenstraße 8 10178 Berlin
History © SPSG History Permanent exhibition Time (stories) from 350 years Time (stories) from 350 years History Permanent exhibition Time (stories) from 350 years Schönhausen occupies a unique position in the monumental landscape of Berlin: one of the few historical monuments of the city, it has always been rebuilt, but has never been fundamentally destroyed, and up to the recent past it has remained an important place… Read more Accessible Events Berlin's neighbourhoods Palaces and Gardens Location Schloss Schönhausen Schloss Schönhausen Tschaikowskistraße 1 13156 Berlin http://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/zeitgeschichten-aus-350-jahren/
Science & Technology © Deutsches Spionagemuseum Science & Technology Permanent exhibition Time travel through the history of espionage Time travel through the history of espionage Science & Technology Permanent exhibition Time travel through the history of espionage Who was the first spy? Did you know that drones were used in World War Two? Which secret service had the best codes? What is the difference between a honey-trap and the Romeo method? Who knows more about you – the Stasi, the NSA, Facebook or Miles and More? Read more permanent exhibition Children Location Deutsches Spionagemuseum Deutsches Spionagemuseum Leipziger Platz 9 10117 Berlin https://www.deutsches-spionagemuseum.de/ Buy tickets
Walking Tour © Baum&Zeit Walking Tour Permanent exhibition Treetops at Beelitz Sanatorium Treetops at Beelitz Sanatorium Walking Tour Permanent exhibition Treetops at Beelitz Sanatorium The buildings have been left to crumble slowly while the rambling old forested gardens take visitors back through the ups and downs of the 20th century. Nature, history, and architecture have begun to meld together in this spot into what some might call a… Read more History Location Beelitz-Heilstätten Beelitz-Heilstätten Straße nach Fichtenwalde 13 14547 Beelitz http://www.baumundzeit.de
History © Foto: Zitadelle Berlin, Friedhelm Hoffmann History Permanent exhibition Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments History Permanent exhibition Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments The permanent exhibition opened in April 2016 in the former Provisions Depot. The cultural-historical exhibition shows political monuments which were once part of Berlin’s urban landscape but have been removed. Read more permanent exhibition Spandau Finally live Location Zitadelle Berlin Zitadelle Berlin Am Juliusturm 64 13599 Berlin http://www.zitadelle-berlin.de/museengalerien/enthullt/
History © ZERA berlin, diegeisel History Permanent exhibition Villa Global Villa Global History Permanent exhibition Villa Global Berlin is changing and the Villa Global has also changed. Many new people have moved in: The Next Generation. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Children Location Jugend Museum im Schöneberg Museum Jugend Museum im Schöneberg Museum Hauptstraße 42 10827 Berlin http://jugendmuseum.de/villa-global.html
History © akg-images / Willo Göpel History Permanent exhibition WESTEN! WESTEN! History Permanent exhibition WESTEN! Since 2012, the museum has been presenting its art-historical research as well as its urban and everyday history collection at Villa Oppenheim near Charlottenburg Castle. With the exhibition "WEST!", it presents a permanent exhibition on the history of the… Read more permanent exhibition Accessible Events Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Museum Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in der Villa Oppenheim Museum Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in der Villa Oppenheim Schloßstraße 55 A 14059 Berlin http://www.villa-oppenheim-berlin.de/ausstellungen/dauerausstellung.html
Guided Tour © visitBerlin, Foto: Koch Guided Tour Permanent exhibition When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin Guided Tour Permanent exhibition When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin During night of August 12th, 1961, the National People’s Army began cordoning off the streets and rail lines towards West Berlin. The GDR government then allowed a wall to be built along the sector borders. Read more Berlin wall History of the GDR Finally live Location Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin 10117 Berlin
Achaeology © Felix Sattler/HU Berlin Achaeology Permanent exhibition Wickerwork of things Wickerwork of things Achaeology Permanent exhibition Wickerwork of things temporarily closed Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Location Tieranatomisches Theater - Haus 3 (Campus Nord) Tieranatomisches Theater - Haus 3 (Campus Nord) Philippstraße 12/13 10115 Berlin http://flechtwerk.tieranatomisches-theater.de
History © BWBS/ Eric Strelow History Permanent exhibition WILLY BRANDT WILLY BRANDT History Permanent exhibition WILLY BRANDT Willy Brandt ist one of the outstanding statesmen of the 20th century. His name is synonymous with democracy and freedom, understanding between nations and peace, justice, solidarity and social responsibility. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Politics & Society Location Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Behrenstr. 15 10117 Berlin https://willy-brandt.de/ausstellungen/ausstellungen/forum-berlin/
History © Bild: Daniela Incoronato für Dekoloniale und Museen Treptow-Köpenick History Permanent exhibition zurückgeschaut I looking back – Die Erste Deutsche Kolonialausstellung von 1896 in Berlin-Treptow zurückgeschaut I looking back – Die Erste Deutsche Kolonialausstellung von 1896 in Berlin-Treptow History Permanent exhibition zurückgeschaut I looking back – Die Erste Deutsche Kolonialausstellung von 1896 in Berlin-Treptow The museums Treptow-Köpenick and the project Decolonial Remembrance Culture in the city show the first permanent exhibition on colonialism, racism and black resistance in a Berlin museum. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition History Location Museum Treptow - Berlin Museum Treptow - Berlin Sterndamm 102 12487 Berlin https://www.berlin.de/museum-treptow-koepenick/ausstellungen/artikel.649851.php
History © Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit History Permanent exhibition Zwangsarbeit in Berlin 1938-1945 Zwangsarbeit in Berlin 1938-1945 History Permanent exhibition Zwangsarbeit in Berlin 1938-1945 Who were the people who had to do forced labor in Berlin, where did they come from and under what conditions did they have to live and work? Who were the profiteers and who organized and administered the use of forced labor? What was the post-war fate of the… Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition History History of National Socialism Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit Berlin-Schöneweide Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit Berlin-Schöneweide Britzer Straße 5 12439 Berlin
