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THE 10 BEST Berlin History Museums
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Kreuzberg
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Lichtenberg
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Kreuzberg
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Prenzlauer Berg
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Mitte
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Friedrichshain
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Dahlem
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Niederschöneweide
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Westend
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- JT_LDNLondon38 contributionsThis is a really fun museum. We found it slightly by accident and then looked it up, read a few reviews and decided to visit on the last morning of our trip. Very pleased we did!
It's a really interesting tour through espionage in general and Berlin's history of it, with some fun things like lie detectors and the laser maze too. Quite a lot of interactive exhibits too.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah KEdmonton, Canada1,299 contributionsThis free museum is excellent. So many interviews done with real people that you can listen to even in English. Highly recommend. We were captivated.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Craig REdmonton, Canada109 contributionsA detailed lesson of one of the darkest times in history. Pictures and stories about how Hitler came to power and how he rallied people to his cause. Disturbing at times but an important experience.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah KEdmonton, Canada1,299 contributionsThis is a really cool museum. Great information and personal stories about the Stasi and how they got everyone to spy on each other. The guy at the front desk was not helpful in the slightest but I'd recommend you start with the 2nd floor offices if you're short on time. That was my favourite. This is actually the place where the head Stasi worked.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- daverandles789London, UK10 contributionsGreat museum with free entry offering a huge amount to see and do. Ideal for anyone wanting to know more about the history of the Jewish faith. Museum made great use of interactive technology in order to illustrate a range of topics. Particularly memorable was the summary of all the anti-Jewish laws that were passed by the Nazi party which were written on curtains in date order and hung from the ceiling. There is also a haunting installation made up of etched steel disks strewn along a corridor illustrating faces of all those who perished during WW2. Visitors were permitted to walk along the corridor stepping on the faces although my family found this upsetting and chose not to take part.
Visited for just a couple of hours which was nowhere near sufficient. Best to allow a whole day at least.Written August 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BenOxfordshire, UK18 contributionsExhibition “Roads not Taken”. The German History Museum is closed but this exhibition is fantastic if you’re interested in modern history. Looking back in time from 1989 to 1848 it assess what might have happened if events turned out differently. Bring your headphones.Written April 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- brixton456Indianapolis, IN314 contributionsThis is the site where Nazi and SS Leaders met to finalize details on implementing aspects of the Final Solution. The exterior of the building remains in almost the exact appearance as it did in 1942. The museum is very well organized with lots of exhibits that lay out the sequence of events leading up to and following the Conference. There is a nice small gift shop on site too. One of the books you can buy contains all of the exhibits that you see in the museum in the exact order that you see them in the museum. I highly recommend buying that book. Getting there from the Brandenburg Gate was about a 45 minute Bolt ride.Written August 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- costanzagirlNew York City, NY9 contributionsA wonderful and important museum. It's tiny but extremely impactful and perfect for a solo traveler to spend an hour or two. It is tiny, so I got sandwiched between some tour groups, but it was actually nice to be able to hear the guides! If you are at all interested in history, and even if you aren't, this should be on your list for Berlin.Written May 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TonyRedondoApprovedLondon, UK31 contributionsThis exposition is amazing. The first part of it may look a bit underwhelming. Although with modern lightning with projectors and good 3D animations it may seem like it’s not enough for a museum. But when you reach the final circular atrium, well, that’s crazy. I couldn't imagine that I could be for almost 1h looking at that massive 360° poster. The music and lightning mimicking different hours of the day add a lot to the atmosphere. I don’t want to imagine how big the Photoshop file for the poster must be. It’s a very ambitious image composition, with many of the elements in it (like the photos of humans) taken exclusively for the project. Talented artist and great display!Written September 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- brixton456Indianapolis, IN314 contributionsThis is the site where Operation Valkyrie conspirator Claus von Stauffenberg was executed among others. During WW2, this building served as the Supreme Headquarters of the Army. Today, it is not only a memorial, but there is a VERY well done museum too. The layout of the museum is superb with a ton of exhibits and artifacts. I highly recommend visiting both the courtyard memorial and the museum that is housed inside the building. Getting there is about a 10 minute car ride or 25 minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate.Written August 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RamikatIllinois381 contributionsMuseum has excellent exibits on life in the former DDR. Cold War enthusiasts will find the many displays very interesting. Located in the far back corner of the Kulturbrauerei complex. Elevators and HC accessible.Written May 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mrskrunLarvik, Norway4,362 contributionsThe building was built by the Prussian king. Anybody could enter the building to see the center piece, a sad statue of a mother with her dead son.Written May 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NoakesRyanBury, UK760 contributionsFun. Interesting. We visited at Christmas time and it was apparent that they had made the scenery look like winter with snow, santas and Christmas-based facts. Informative and somewhat interactive. Enjoyed our visit but would say that it's probably more suited to children (if you're in Berlin with kids I'd definitely recommend).Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- flyingdutchmannlEindhoven, The Netherlands546 contributionsA complete different way of learning about a counties history. You really get immersed in the history go Germany. A lot of attention to details, which makes the experience great. This is learning about history with surprises and having a smile!Written August 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sharron R65 contributionsTo be honest, we popped in looking for a toilet before walking along the Eastside Gallery; however we thankfully decided to do the museum...so glad we did!
As a teenager in yorkshire in the 80's i was 'aware' of the Berlin Wall, i remember news reports people being shot trying to get across...but what it was/represented etc passed me by.
I thanks to the museum, now understand so much more and there were some emotional moments. Highly recommend.Written February 22, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
