DDR Museum

This museum has the largest exhibition on the German Democratic Republic (GDR, or in German DDR) in Berlin. Through an innovative and interactive exhibition design, the museum invites visitors to expand their knowledge and experience history up close. The idea is to be there with all your senses and gain experience in the process in a fun way, which is suitable and interesting for all age groups.

The permanent exhibition draws attention to 16 central areas of East German life, where topics such as work, leisure, fashion, and culture are to be explored. More than 300 former East German citizens contributed to the collection, resulting in an authentic portfolio of memorabilia thus exposing visitors to the everyday life behind the Iron Curtain.

The exhibits displayed in the museum are not locked away in cabinets as usual, but are instead ready to be fully appreciated and deliver a tangible experience through history. You can open drawers, cabinets, turn on the television and explore many more things in an authentically furnished and decorated DDR flat.

Many authentic donations such as an Erika Typewriter, the Karat Schrankwand, the Stern radio, photographs and clothing facilitate an incredible experience that brings the visitor face to face with the reality of the everyday life during the Soviet-era. The five most popular highlights at the museum are sitting in an original Trabant, a typical east German car, the authentic Plattenbau living room, a school satchel with school material including school reports and children’s exercise books, a cupboard full of authentic GDR clothing and an area dedicated to the Stasi.

Participate in an exciting interactive journey through the pre-built districts and immerse yourself with all your senses to the German Democratic Republic.

This unique Museum is a must when visiting Berlin. Nominated as the European Museum of the Year, the DDR Museum really does not disappoint and proves that history can be interesting and fun for kids as well as adults. Avoid long waiting queues by securing a ticket online.