Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, Cold War museum at former border checkpoint in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
The museum displays artifacts, photographs, and original documents that detail escape attempts and daily life during the Berlin Wall period.
The museum opened in 1963 to document the division of Berlin, preserving the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a crucial crossing point between East and West.
The exhibition space presents personal narratives through photographs, letters, and objects that belonged to individuals who attempted crossing the border during the Cold War.
The museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with digital payment options and advance ticket purchases recommended to reduce waiting times.
The collection includes an original hot air balloon used in an escape attempt from East Germany, which later inspired a motion picture.
Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Architects: Peter Eisenman
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 8
GPS coordinates: 52.50690,13.39070
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:29
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