iDDR Museum
Opened in 2006 on the Spree opposite Berlin Cathedral, the DDR Museum tells the story of daily life in the German Democratic Republic through interactive exhibits you are encouraged to touch. Its 1,000 m² exhibition covers school, work, holidays, shopping, ideology, the Wall and the Stasi, with highlights including a Trabant P601 driving simulation and a fully furnished WBS 70 tower-block flat. All texts are in German and English.
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Permanent Collections
The Stasi Listening Room
Put on headphones and listen in on the neighbouring flat, as Stasi officers did, in a room fitted with original surveillance equipment.
Everyday Life in the GDR
The interactive core exhibition: school, work, holidays, shopping, ideology and the Stasi across 1,000 m², plus a simulated drive in an original Trabant P601.
In Praise of Communism – Ronald Paris's Fresco
Ronald Paris's 11-metre mural of communist utopia, named after a Brecht poem, painted for the Haus der Statistik in 1969 and on show here since 2010.
The WBS 70 Prefabricated Apartment
A replica flat of the GDR's most-built prefab type, furnished with original objects; open cupboards and drawers to see private life in East Germany.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin
Nearest station: Museumsinsel (U5), Hackescher Markt (S3, S5, S7, S9) and Alexanderplatz (U5, U8, S-Bahn)
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| Mon | 09:00–21:00 |
| Tue | 09:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–21:00 |
| SatToday | 09:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–21:00 |
Admission
From €13.90
Accessibility
Barrier-free from the main entrance, but the Spree promenade where the museum sits is reached only by stairs or a steep ramp.
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Visitor Information
- How much does DDR Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to DDR Museum is €13.90. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of DDR Museum?
- DDR Museum is open Open daily 9 am to 9 pm, including public holidays. 24 and 31 December: 9 am to 4 pm.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is DDR Museum?
- DDR Museum is located at Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin, in the Mitte area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Museumsinsel (U5), Hackescher Markt (S3, S5, S7, S9) and Alexanderplatz (U5, U8, S-Bahn).
- What can I see at DDR Museum?
- Hands-on museum of everyday East German life: drive a Trabi, open drawers in a prefab flat, eavesdrop in a Stasi listening room. Current highlights include The Stasi Listening Room, Everyday Life in the GDR and In Praise of Communism – Ronald Paris's Fresco.
- Do I need to book DDR Museum in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit DDR Museum?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is DDR Museum accessible?
- Barrier-free from the main entrance, but the Spree promenade where the museum sits is reached only by stairs or a steep ramp.
Image credits
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- DDR MuseumAndreas Praefcke / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
- The Stasi Listening RoomRakoon / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
- Everyday Life in the GDRCourtesy of DDR Museum
- In Praise of Communism – Ronald Paris's FrescoCourtesy of DDR Museum
- The WBS 70 Prefabricated ApartmentCourtesy of DDR Museum
- A Country in a Container – The Disposal of East German State SymbolsCourtesy of DDR Museum
- Humboldt ForumMike Peel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Altes MuseumJean-Pierre Dalbéra / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Alte NationalgalerieManfred Brückels / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- Neues MuseumFred Romero / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0