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Deutsches Historisches Museum

HistoryOpen until 6pmFrom €7Museumsinsel (U5)

Founded in 1987, the Deutsches Historisches Museum presents German history in a European context. Its baroque Zeughaus on Unter den Linden has been closed since June 2021 for renovation and a new permanent exhibition, with no reopening date announced. Until then, temporary exhibitions fill the I. M. Pei building behind it, entered from Hinter dem Gießhaus 3.

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Getting there

Unter den Linden 2, 10117 Berlin (entrance: Hinter dem Gießhaus 3)

Nearest station: Museumsinsel (U5), Hackescher Markt (S), Friedrichstraße (S, U6)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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Visitor Information

How much does Deutsches Historisches Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Deutsches Historisches Museum is €7. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Deutsches Historisches Museum?
Deutsches Historisches Museum is open Pei building open daily 10:00-18:00; the Zeughaus is closed for renovation. Closed 15 October 2026 and 24 December. Tickets EUR 7 (reduced EUR 3.50, under-18s free), all-exhibitions combi EUR 10. Free entry on 15 Sep, 3 Oct, 9 Nov and 3 Dec 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Deutsches Historisches Museum?
Deutsches Historisches Museum is located at Unter den Linden 2, 10117 Berlin (entrance: Hinter dem Gießhaus 3), in the Mitte (Unter den Linden) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Museumsinsel (U5), Hackescher Markt (S), Friedrichstraße (S, U6).
What can I see at Deutsches Historisches Museum?
Germany's national history museum: the Zeughaus is under renovation, but shows run in I. M. Pei's glass-spiral hall. Current highlights include Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power, Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection, Controversial Kinship. Colonial and National Socialist Violence.
Do I need to book Deutsches Historisches 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 Deutsches Historisches 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.