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History © DHM, Titelmotiv: © Laura J. Padgett History 14/11/2025 – 07/06/2026 Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power History 14/11/2025 – 07/06/2026 Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power The Deutsches Historisches Museum is currently planning the exhibition “Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power”, to open in November 2025. Nine-hundred years of German history will be displayed across 1,000 square metres of exhibition space. Read more History Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.dhm.de/ausstellungen/vorschau/natur-und-deutsche-geschichte/ Buy tickets
History © The Wall Museum, Foto: Henry Herrmann History Permanent exhibition THE WALL MUSEUM THE WALL MUSEUM History Permanent exhibition THE WALL MUSEUM In the Wall Museum, the history of the division of Berlin into East and West and the event of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 are staged in multimedia and made impressively comprehensible. Read more Berlin wall History of the GDR permanent exhibition Location THE WALL MUSEUM - MAUERMUSEUM EAST SIDE GALLERY IM MÜHLENSPEICHER THE WALL MUSEUM - MAUERMUSEUM EAST SIDE GALLERY IM MÜHLENSPEICHER Mühlenstr. 78-80 10243 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://thewallmuseum.com/
Advertisement © Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum A multi award-winning immersive museum experience for the whole family: embark on an interactive journey through 2000 years of German history. Immerse yourself in the past and enjoy a multi-sensory adventure. Location Leipziger Platz 7 10117 Berlin Leipziger Platz 7 10117 Berlin Details & booking
Top Event Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldtforum im Berliner Schloss / Studio Gründer Kirfel, Foto: Michael Degener Top Event Exhibitions 25/06/2025 + 131 additional dates Histories of Tanzania Histories of Tanzania Top Event Exhibitions 25/06/2025 + 131 additional dates Histories of Tanzania The territory of modern-day Tanzania has a chequered history. On account of its position on the Indian Ocean, the communities there became part of transregional trading networks early on. Read more Free of charge Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 10:30 am https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/geschichten-tansanias-136691/
Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Exhibitions Permanent exhibition Plain Talk. About the History of the Bode-Museum Plain Talk. About the History of the Bode-Museum Exhibitions Permanent exhibition Plain Talk. About the History of the Bode-Museum Aktueller Hinweis: Aufgrund einer technischen Störung ist das Untergeschoss mit der Ausstellung „Klartext. Zur Geschichte des Bode-Museums“ bis auf Weiteres nicht zugänglich. Current information: Due to a technical fault, the basement with the exhibition “Plain Text. On the History of the Bode Museum” is not accessible until further notice. Read more History 200 years Museum Island Berlin Location Bode-Museum Bode-Museum Am Kupfergraben 1 10178 Berlin http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=69254 Buy tickets
Advertisement © Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum The award-winning Deutschlandmuseum A multi award-winning immersive museum experience for the whole family: embark on an interactive journey through 2000 years of German history. Immerse yourself in the past and enjoy a multi-sensory adventure. Location Leipziger Platz 7 10117 Berlin Leipziger Platz 7 10117 Berlin Details & booking
Guided Tour © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung / bpk / Jürgen Liepe Guided Tour 18/05/2025 + 5 additional dates Take five - Highlights of the Neues Museum (in German) Take five - Highlights of the Neues Museum (in German) Guided Tour 18/05/2025 + 5 additional dates Take five - Highlights of the Neues Museum (in German) The New Museum not only houses two interesting archaeological collections on prehistory, early history and ancient Egypt, but is itself a first-class cultural monument. The tour presents five highlights of the collections and architecture. Read more Führung im Museum 200 years Museum Island Berlin Location Neues Museum Neues Museum Time 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm https://www.smb.museum/veranstaltungen/detail/?tx_smb_pi1%5Bsmart_id%5D=147586
Film, theatre, literature & music © Filmmuseum Potsdam, Foto: Jörg Leopold Film, theatre, literature & music 18/05/2025 International Museum Day 2025 | Mitte Museum International Museum Day 2025 | Mitte Museum Film, theatre, literature & music 18/05/2025 International Museum Day 2025 | Mitte Museum On this year's International Museum Day, the Mitte Museum Library will be the focus of events and invites you to discover literature in a variety of ways. Read more Free of charge Literature Location Mitte Museum Mitte Museum Time 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.mittemuseum.de/de/veranstaltung/2025/literatur-will-entdeckt-werden-nbsp
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
Guided Tour © Studio Gründer Kirfel, Foto: Michael Degener Guided Tour 21/05/2025 + 1 additional date Histories of Tanzania. Insights and Outlooks. Guided Tour Histories of Tanzania. Insights and Outlooks. Guided Tour Guided Tour 21/05/2025 + 1 additional date Histories of Tanzania. Insights and Outlooks. Guided Tour The territory of present-day Tanzania is characterized by an eventful history. Due to its location on the Indian Ocean, the societies there were part of transregional trade networks early on. Read more Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 11:00 am – 12:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de Buy tickets
History © DHM History 09/12/2022 – 11/01/2026 Roads not Taken. Oder: Es hätte auch anders kommen können Roads not Taken. Oder: Es hätte auch anders kommen können History 09/12/2022 – 11/01/2026 Roads not Taken. Oder: Es hätte auch anders kommen können Starting from key dates in German history, the museum presents a look back(wards) at decisive historical events of the 19th and 20th centuries. Read more History Accessible Events Berlin wall Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.dhm.de/ausstellungen/roads-not-taken-oder-es-haette-auch-anders-kommen-koennen/#/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Stefan Petri Lectures & Readings 01/06/2025 Berlin history(s) compact in English Berlin history(s) compact in English Lectures & Readings 01/06/2025 Berlin history(s) compact in English Museum curator Dr. Julia Heeb introduces the exhibition format and presents a replica of the maniple of St. Ulrich from Augsburg. Read more Free of charge Location Museum Ephraim-Palais Museum Ephraim-Palais Time 13:00 pm – 16:00 pm https://www.stadtmuseum.de/veranstaltungen/objekt-des-monats-manipel-nachfertigung
Guided Tour © Foto: Nirit Ben-Joseph Guided Tour 17/05/2025 + 1 additional date The Long Week of Neighborhood History in Berlin-Mitte The Long Week of Neighborhood History in Berlin-Mitte Guided Tour 17/05/2025 + 1 additional date The Long Week of Neighborhood History in Berlin-Mitte Under this year's motto, Berlin's regional museums want to make the special features of the individual districts visible and bring neighborhood stories directly into the neighborhoods. In addition to city tours, talks, bike tours and audio walks are also on… Read more Free of charge Berlin's neighbourhoods Jewish Berlin History of National Socialism Location Mitte Museum Mitte Museum Time 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm https://www.mittemuseum.de/de/veranstaltung/2025/die-lange-woche-der-kiezgeschichte-in-berlin-mitte
Guided Tour © Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Christian Kielmann Guided Tour 25/05/2025 + 2 additional dates Berlin history(s) compact Berlin history(s) compact Guided Tour 25/05/2025 + 2 additional dates Berlin history(s) compact Whether you are a long-time resident, a newcomer or a guest here: the guided tour through the "BerlinZEIT" exhibition provides you with interesting facts about the city's history. Read more History Führung im Museum Location Museum Ephraim-Palais Museum Ephraim-Palais Time 14:00 pm – 15:00 pm https://www.stadtmuseum.de/veranstaltungen/berliner-geschichten-kompakt-2
Guided Tour © DHM Guided Tour 22/06/2025 Understanding history and space Understanding history and space Guided Tour 22/06/2025 Understanding history and space Berlin's Nikolaikirche offers a very special spatial impression, which is conveyed during the tour through the nave with sound samples and tactile options. Building elements and objects that illustrate the history of the place are highlighted. Detailed… Read more Accessible Events Führung im Museum History Location Museum Nikolaikirche Museum Nikolaikirche Time 11:00 am – 13:00 pm https://www.stadtmuseum.de/veranstaltungen/geschichte-und-raum-begreifen
Top Event Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Alexander Schippel Top Event Exhibitions 23/09/2021 – 31/12/2025 Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Top Event Exhibitions 23/09/2021 – 31/12/2025 Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst With around 20,000 exhibits on 16,000 square metres, the collections of the Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, as well as six temporary exhibitions, offer a diverse view of past and present cultures of… Read more permanent exhibition Free of charge Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Schloßplatz 10178 Berlin Time 10:30 am https://www.humboldtforum.org/
Lectures & Readings © Jacoby & Stuart Lectures & Readings 04/06/2025 "A brief illustrated history of the GDR" "A brief illustrated history of the GDR" Lectures & Readings 04/06/2025 "A brief illustrated history of the GDR" The "Little Illustrated History of the GDR" outlines 40 years of the GDR, from its foundation to its end. Thomas Henseler and Susanne Buddenberg have taken a non-fiction book as a basis, divided it into small text chunks and edited it with many illustrations… Read more Free of charge History of the GDR Literature Location Museum in der Kulturbrauerei Museum in der Kulturbrauerei Time 19:00 pm https://www.hdg.de/museum-in-der-kulturbrauerei/veranstaltungen/buchvorstellung-kleine-illustrierte-geschichte-der-ddr
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
History © Ellen Röhner/FHXB Museum History Permanent exhibition History is made! Demolition and departure at Kottbusser Tor History is made! Demolition and departure at Kottbusser Tor History Permanent exhibition History is made! Demolition and departure at Kottbusser Tor Debris, reconstruction, demolition of old buildings, squatting, urban renewal, Gentrification, new forms of protest. Everything chic in Kreuzberg? A question of perspective, because the changes since 2002 are impressive: the consequences of neo-liberal urban… Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Location FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum Adalbertstraße 95A 10999 Berlin http://www.fhxb-museum.de/index.php?id=162#c213
Blog © Foto: David von Becker 11 tips for free and affordable museums in Berlin 11 tips for free and affordable museums in Berlin 11 tips for free and affordable museums in Berlin Famous museums, important memorials and other interesting places you can visit for free - or with discounts. Our 11 tips. Read more
