Discover the themed museums that feature artefacts from 1980s Germany and provide a realistic experience of Stasi surveillance
Explore the motorcycle exhibition to see approximately 130 restored motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds
Visit the DDR Museum in Berlin and experience what life was like during the 40 years of DDR control in communist Germany
Get interrogated by the Stasi and feel the chills as you explore the exhibitions with your DDR Museum tickets
DDR Museum Location: Vera Britain Ufer, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Activity Timings: 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
About Berlin DDR Museum:
DDR Museum in Berlin is an award-winning museum with interactive exhibits transporting its visitors to post- WWII East Germany. The museum works under the principle of ‘history you can touch’, which is different from most museums where one can only see the artifacts through the glass. It showcases reconstructions of original living spaces and provides experiences like a Stasi interrogation, and authentic Trabi car drives for visitors to see the life behind the ‘Iron Curtain’.
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For all the history buffs out there, the DDR Museum Berlin is a perfect place to start exploring the history of the German Democratic Republic. Comprising a Plattenbau flat of 120 square meters, and experiences such as the Stasi surveillance techniques, the history of East Germany and depiction of everyday life of the Soviet occupied zone. The DDR Museum tickets give you access to experience the same.
The best time to visit the Berlin DDR Museum is before midday or after 4 pm in the afternoon, applicable every day except Saturday. It is recommended to book your Berlin DDR Museum tickets online in order to avoid queues and experience a hassle-free entrance.
The entire activity duration to explore the Berlin DDR Museum is approximately two hours. Hence, it is recommended to schedule your day according to your DDR Museum tickets timings.
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