Allied Museum, History museum in Dahlem district, Berlin, Germany.
The Allied Museum is a history museum in the Dahlem district that documents the presence of Western Allied forces in Berlin from 1945 to 1994. The building displays military vehicles, aircraft, personal belongings, and photographs that tell the story of this era.
The museum was founded in 1998, fifty years after the Berlin Airlift when aircraft broke through a Soviet blockade with supplies. This opening came shortly after the city had been reunited following decades of division.
The museum documents how Western Allies shaped daily life in Berlin during the Cold War, serving as a symbol of freedom and protection for many residents. The displays reflect how this presence connected people across a divided city.
The museum is located in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district along Clayallee and is accessible by public transport. Plan extra time to explore outdoor exhibits, as many displays are situated in the open air.
The museum preserves an actual piece of the Berlin Wall that visitors can see and touch firsthand, not just view in photographs. Another standout feature is the original guardhouse from Checkpoint Charlie, showing what daily operations looked like at this famous crossing.
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