Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig, Contemporary history museum in Leipzig, Germany
The museum presents exhibitions about German history from 1945 onwards, with a focus on daily life, resistance movements, and political changes in East Germany.
Founded in 1999, the museum documents the transition period between the German Democratic Republic and reunification through extensive collections of historical artifacts.
The permanent exhibition includes 200,000 objects from the GDR era, including publications, photographs, documents, and personal items from citizens.
Located at Grimmaische Strasse 6, the museum offers free admission and opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, weekends from 10:00 to 18:00.
The museum houses the literary collection of Johannes Hegenbarth, creator of the Mosaik comic series, which influenced generations of East German readers.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: October 9, 1999
Official opening: October 9, 1999
Operator: Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Part of: Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Address: Grimmaische Straße 6, 04109 Leipzig 04109
Opening Hours: Monday off, Tuesday-Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49(0)34122200
Email: zfl@hdg.de
Website: http://hdg.de/zeitgeschichtliches-forum
GPS coordinates: 51.33979,12.37573
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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