Ramones Museum Berlin

It's the early 70s in the USA. In the borough of Queens, a group of musicians are practising hard guitar riffs and heavy drum rhythms. In 1974, the four musicians of the Ramones take to the stage for the first time and help give birth to punk.

In clubs such as New York's CBGB, but very soon in Germany too, they become icons of the underground. In Berlin, there has been a place of pilgrimage for punk rock fans since 2005. Formerly known as the Ramones Museum, the 19:77 in Neukölln now serves vegan cuisine and hard riffs.

Punk rock lives on: in Neukölln's Weserkiez

Flo Hayler is a Ramones fan. He went to his first concert in 1990 - and has been completely addicted to the punk band ever since. His ticket was the starting signal for a great passion. He starts hoarding posters, T-shirts and all kinds of memorabilia. The collection grows in proportion to his girlfriend's annoyance at the amount of stuff piled up in their small Berlin flat. In fact, Hayler now has so much stuff that it fills an entire museum. In 2005, he opened the first Ramones Museum in Berlin and the world. 

Today, you can find many of his Ramones memorabilia on the walls of Neukölln's Bar 19:77, a kind of hard rock café for punk rock fans. You can see handwritten setlists, rare posters and personal items of clothing and memorabilia. The 19:77 is not just about music, but also about an attitude to life: rebellion and authenticity.

Interestingly, vegan cuisine is served, along with snacks, caffeine and, of course, beer. Concerts, readings and events from the alternative scene take place here regularly - in the spirit of the punk community.

If you want to delve even deeper into Berlin's subculture, hop aboard the "Ramones Mobile" - a lovingly restored 1972 Ford Econoline that serves as a rolling tour vehicle through the city's history.

Squats & Subcultural History

The guided tour - hosted by museum founder Flo Hayler in person or by his team - is a very special experience. You will get to know the most important places of Berlin's punk and alternative culture: legendary bars, squats, hidden venues, backyards and cellars that have made history - from the 1970s to the present day. Experience a wild ride through subcultural history, spiced up with personal anecdotes, insider knowledge and the true spirit of a city that has never been completely tamed. There is place for up to six passengers.

Highlights of the "Get in the Van" tour

• The Roots & The Riots: Where it all began - from punk revolts to the political squatter scene
• Punk, disco, electro: How Berlin club culture evolved from the 80s to the techno explosion
• Bowie, Pop, Cave & Bargeld: Musical icons in search of clues - from Hansa Studio to the Berlin underground
• Squats, Art Houses & how to make money from a public toilet: stories about creative appropriation, urban open spaces and Berlin inventiveness
   

What to visit nearby

The 19:77 is located right on Weserstraße in Neukölln. Small restaurants, cafés and boutiques are lined up here, as colourful and diverse as the people who have found their home in the area between Neukölln and Kreuzberg. Take a stroll along the lively Sonnenallee and immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of this diverse neighbourhood. One highlight is definitely the Klunkerkranich, on the roof of the car park of a Neukölln shopping centre invites you to concerts, culture and a great view over the neighbourhood. Jazz fans can discover new sounds at Donau 115, queer guests feel at home SchwuZ in Rollbergstraße. And at  Rough Trade directly on Karl-Marx-Straße you can browse for records.

Our tips for your visit

The underground line U7 takes you to Rathaus Neukölln. From here, it is 750 metres to 19:77. Alternatively, you can take the M41, M43 and M166 bus lines to Erkstraße, which will take you almost to the front door.

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