DDR Museum, History museum near Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany
The DDR Museum presents daily life in East Germany through interactive exhibits where visitors can explore authentic furniture, documents, and personal objects.
Established in 2006 by Peter Kenzelmann, the museum documents the period between 1949 and 1990 when Germany remained divided into East and West.
The exhibition includes twenty-seven thematic areas covering education, work, entertainment, surveillance, and transportation during the German Democratic Republic period.
Located near public transportation, the museum welcomes visitors every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM with ticket purchases available through their website.
Visitors can experience driving a Trabant car simulator and explore a reconstructed East German apartment filled with period-specific items.
Location: Berlin
Inception: July 15, 2006
Founders: Peter Kenzelmann
Official opening: July 15, 2006
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 1 Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 10178 Berlin
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-21:00
Phone: +4930847123730
Website: http://ddr-museum.de
GPS coordinates: 52.51944,13.40222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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