Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig

The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig is a museum documenting German history from 1945 through reunification, showing how daily life, beliefs, and circumstances changed across the divided nation. The collection includes hundreds of thousands of items such as pamphlets, correspondence, photographs, and personal mementos that illustrate the experiences of ordinary people on both sides.

The museum opened in 1999 to preserve and document the transformative decades between 1945 and German reunification. It was created to ensure that the experiences and changes of this pivotal era would be recorded for future generations.

The permanent exhibition shows how people lived in East Germany and what mattered to them in their daily routines. Personal belongings, letters, and photographs tell stories about family, work, and leisure during this period.

The museum is located in central Leipzig and is easily reached on foot or by public transport from other attractions. Current opening hours and any access information can be confirmed at the entrance, with no admission fees required.

The museum holds the literary collection of Johannes Hegenbarth, creator of the Mosaik comic series that shaped childhoods across East Germany. This collection reveals how deeply creative works influenced the cultural life of ordinary families during that period.

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

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: December 9, 2025 18:48