Museums open on Monday in Berlin

What used to be the headquarters of the Gestapo until 1945 is now an architectural complex which holds the evidence of Nazi crimes. There are three permanent exhibitions in Topography of Terror that you can explore and a number of temporary ones. All information is provided both in German and Englis

The Pergamon Museum in Berlin is one of the largest museums in Germany. The museum showcases some of the world's most important collections of historical artifacts and art. The museum's collections are divided into three main thematic sections. The most iconic one is the Antiquity Collection, which

Opened in 1987, as part of the celebration of 750 years since the founding of Berlin, the German Historical Museum follows the long history of the German nation, as well as that of entire Europe. The museum is located in two main buildings, one modernist, other Baroque, which were erected some 250 y

Opened in 2003, the Classic Remise Berlin center is packed with vintage cars. You can see showrooms, shop for spare parts or take a tour and learn about the origins of this facility. The total area of ​​the Classic Remise Berlin is approximately 12,000 m². In the Classic Remise there are 88 setting

The DDR Museum is an authentic and interactive museum devoted to the daily life in former East Germany (DDR). It is divided into three main areas: Public Life, State and Ideology, and Life in a Tower Block. You can see a typical DDR living room, try on usual DDR clothes, use an original typewriter o

The Stasi Museum, also known as Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte Normannenstraße, is a facility located in Berlin. It is dedicated to providing information about the activities of the State Security, resistance movements and opposition in the GDR, and various aspects of the political system of the GDR. This museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history and operations of the State Security during the GDR era.

Despite its romantic setting by the lake, the Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz has witnessed a dreadful part of German history. The so-called "Final Solution", the deportation and mass murder of European Jews, was put into motion in this villa in 1942. As a reminder of these horrible acts, it has been tur

The Samurai Museum Berlin is a unique institution that houses a private collection of artifacts and art objects related to the Japanese warrior class. This collection belongs to Peter Janssen, a construction entrepreneur. The museum offers a rare opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the Samurai, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in Japanese history and culture.

Madame Tussauds Berlin is wax museum named after its founder, Marie Tussaud, who made the first figures herself. Madame Tussauds museums can be found all over the world. The museums display wax doppelgangers of well known historical figures, artists, scientists and philosophers as well as celebritie

The immersive history experience! Travel through 2000 years of German history: sneak round a castle, operate Gutenberg’s printing press, dance in the roaring 20s and see the ruins of Berlin after WW2. Finish in the 1990s on a Berlin S-Bahn. THEA Award Winner 2024

The Aquarium Berlin It is one of the largest aquariums in Germany. It is located in Berlin and was built in 1913 as part of the Zoological Garden complex in Berlin. Since its opening, the Aquarium Zoo has been classified among the public aquariums with the greatest biodiversity in the world. More th

The Illuseum Berlin is a unique museum that focuses on optical illusions. It is situated at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 9 in the Mitte district of Berlin. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique experience for those interested in the fascinating world of optical illusions.

The Martin-Gropius-Bau, previously used as a museum for applied art, is an exhibition building and art hall in Berlin. The building is intended for large exhibitions with a temporary character, but also the presentation of archaeological collections, linking these to current issues and discourses. U

The Computerspielemuseum is an interactive museum where you can learn about the history of computer games in an engaging way. The Computerspielemuseum in Berlin is the very first museum dedicated to video games in Europe. There are also some retro arcade machines, including classics such as Donkey K

Discover new technologies in an interactive way in the Game Science Center in Berlin. This entertaining museum is packed with playful exhibitions which are both fun and educative. Experience the future, try virtual reality and enjoy loads of games. Suitable for all ages.

The German Resistance Memorial Centre is a memorial, museum with a permanent exhibition and research center in Berlin that is dedicated to German resistance to Nazism, occupying three floors of one of the Bendlerblock buildings. It was at the Bendlerblock in the inner courtyard where members of the

located in a former industrial hall, the Berlinische Galerie exhibits works from the Berliner Sezession, such as Max Liebermann, Lovis Corinth and Lesser Ury, Eastern European Avant-garde, such as Naum Gabo and El Lissitzky, New Objectivity, such as Otto Dix, George Grosz, Christian Schad and Hannah

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? The German Spy Museum charts the history o

The East Side Gallery is a significant part of Berlin's history and culture, located near the city center. This 1.3 km long section of the Berlin Wall serves as a canvas for a street art exhibition, making it a unique attraction for tourists. Visitors can explore the various artworks displayed on the wall, each telling a different story and offering a unique perspective on the city's past.

The exhibition venue for photography and visual media shows works by renowned artists, promotes emerging talent and accompanies children, youths and adults on their journeys of discovery through our visual culture.

The Kathe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin houses the biggest collection of the German artist Kathe Kollwitz. The building itself used to be a residential villa but got partially destroyed during WWII and reopened as the Kathe Kollwitz Museum in 1986. Kathe Kollwitz is one of the most influential artists i

The Berlin Story Museum houses three floors of exhibitions that provide you with a concise overview of the history of Berlin. You will see period photographs, films, and other artefacts. As a part of a guided tour, you can access an authentic air raid shelter dating back to the World War II.

Over 1300 meters long, this is the longest still-standing section of the Berlin Wall - one of the most prominent symbols of the division of Europe by the Iron Curtain after the Second World War. With over 100 open-air paintings, The Wall Museum East Side Gallery is said to commemorate the gaining of

The Brücke Museum is a museum in Berlin located in the area of Berlin-Dahlem, in the vicinity of the former workshop of the sculptor Arno Breker. The collection consists of contemporary art with works by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and others. The museum holds around 400 paintings and sculptures and sever

The Forum Willy Brandt Berlin is a location for historical education and political information in Berlin that has an exhibition on Willy Brandt and the political developments of the 20th century. He was a German statesman who was leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 1964 to 19

The Fernsehturm, or television tower, is a prominent landmark located in the heart of Berlin. Its proximity to Alexanderplatz square makes it easily accessible for tourists. The tower serves as a symbol of the city and can be seen from the city center and some suburbs.

The Trabi Museum in Berlin is a museum dedicated to this iconic car that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the car, and you can even take a Trabant safari through the city. The musuem is located at Checkpoint Charlie and holds and exhibits a collection of classic Trabants, including

Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) is a historical museum in Berlin that tells the story of the struggle for human rights. The museum is located on Checkpoint Charlie - a line, along with a house for the border guard, which used to mark the borders between the Eastern and Western

The Museum chronicles the product culture of the 20th & 21st centuries, a culture marked by mass production & industrial manufacturing. At the core of our institution is the archive of the Deutsche Werkbund. Founded in 1907, this group of German artists, designers & manufacturers was one of the lead

The Museum Otto Weidt is dedicated to Otto Weidt and his workshop for the blind and deaf, whom he tried to protect from persecution. Visitors can explore authentic rooms of the workshop where Jewish workers used to produce brooms and brushes. This place served also as a hiding place for some of the

The Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin is Germany's national exhibition center for modern non-European art. Art exhibitions, concerts, dance and theater performances and lectures on non-European art are held here. It was originally a conference hall, donated by the United States. The building was

The Domäne Dahlem (Domain Dahlem) is the historic manor of the former village Dahlem. It is an open-air museum for agricultural and food culture with an ecological focus in the southwest of Berlin. Agriculture has been practiced here for more than 800 years. The museum features the Culinarium which

The Georg Kolbe Museum in Berlin is a museum with a focus on classical modernism and contemporary art. It is housed in the former studio house of the German figure sculptor Georg Kolbe (1877-1947) and was opened in 1950. The museum and museum garden feature the Georg Kolbe sculpture collection. Furt

The Deutsche Bank KunstHalle was an exhibition space in the Berlin headquarters of Deutsche Bank until 2018. The program focused on international contemporary art.

The Museum for Architectural Drawing (Museum für Architekturzeichnung) in Berlin is a private museum run by the Tchoban Foundation. Every year, it presents around three to four exhibitions that are compiled from the Tchoban Foundation's collection or borrowed through collaborations with other museum

The Polizeihistorische Sammlung Berlin (Berlin Police History Collection) is located in Berlin's police headquarters uniforms, weapons and tools of the police and various killing instruments are exhibited.

Body Worlds at Menschen Museum in Berlin is the first museum in the world wholly dedicated to the intriguing exhibition of the human body that gives insights into the highly complex structures of the human body. It is a house full of muscles, organs, and even diseases.

Get ready for endless fun and creativity at IKONO Berlin, the city's newest immersive experience located in Alexanderplatz. At IKONO, art, play, and the unexpected blend together to offer you an unforgettable adventure filled with self-discovery, interactivity, and joy at every turn. Step into 14

The Keramik-Museum Berlin (KMB) (Museum of Ceramics Berlin) is a museum in Berlin where in special exhibitions, design classics and works by well-known ceramists are exhibited. The collection consists mainly of 19th and 20th century objects, including works by Peter Behrens, Charles Crodel, Margaret

The Schwules Museum (Berlin Gay Museum) is a museum and research centre in Berlin with collections on LGBT history and culture. The museum opened in 1985, making it the first museum in the world dedicated to gay history. The Schwules Museum organizes several temporary exhibitions every year, includi

Magicum Berlin Magic Museum is an interactive museum of magic in Berlin that takes its visitors on journey to the secret World of Magic, its permanent exhibition. The museum is located in the cellar vaults of the Hamburger Hof. Magical thinking gets revealed by African voodoo and shamanic rituals, t

The Puppet Theatre Museum in Berlin (Puppentheater-Museum) is a Museum of Puppets (museum of marionettes and other theatrical puppets) in Berlin. As well as a continuous theatre performances, the museum also offers workshops for children.