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Exterior of the Museum für Kommunikation Berlin on Leipziger Straße

Museum für Kommunikation Berlin

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The Museum für Kommunikation Berlin occupies the former Reichspostmuseum building on Leipziger Straße and traces about 40,000 years of communication history. Its permanent display of around 2,000 objects includes the Blue Mauritius, Philipp Reis's first telephone and an Enigma machine, with interactive stations such as a pneumatic tube and a telegraph. It belongs to the Museumsstiftung Post und Telekommunikation, and the museum's roots go back to 1872.

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Leipziger Straße 16, 10117 Berlin

Nearest station: Stadtmitte (U2, U6) and Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (U2)

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MonClosed
Tue09:00–17:00
WedToday09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €8

Reduced 4 EUR; free under 18

Accessibility

Largely wheelchair-accessible: ramp at the main entrance, lifts to all floors, accessible toilets.

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How much does Museum für Kommunikation Berlin cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum für Kommunikation Berlin is €8. Reduced 4 EUR; free under 18. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum für Kommunikation Berlin?
Museum für Kommunikation Berlin is open Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00 to 18:00, open until 20:00 every third Wednesday of the month. Closed Mondays, 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January, Easter Monday and Whit Monday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum für Kommunikation Berlin?
Museum für Kommunikation Berlin is located at Leipziger Straße 16, 10117 Berlin, in the Mitte area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Stadtmitte (U2, U6) and Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (U2).
What can I see at Museum für Kommunikation Berlin?
Postal and communication museum in Berlin-Mitte, from the Blue Mauritius stamp to the smartphone. Current highlights include Permanent exhibition, Lucky Luke. Morris' einsamer Westernheld and Real Talk! Sprache. Macht. Welt..
Do I need to book Museum für Kommunikation Berlin 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 Museum für Kommunikation Berlin?
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 Museum für Kommunikation Berlin accessible?
Largely wheelchair-accessible: ramp at the main entrance, lifts to all floors, accessible toilets.

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