Lo Stasi Museum occupa la Haus 1 dell'ex quartier generale del Ministero per la Sicurezza dello Stato della DDR a Lichtenberg, costruita nel 1960/61 come sede ufficiale del capo della Stasi Erich Mielke. Aperto nel 1990 dall'associazione per i diritti civili ASTAK, racconta come fu costruito lo "scudo e spada del partito", come operava e chi vi lavorava. L'esposizione permanente "Staatssicherheit in der SED-Diktatur" (State Security in the SED Dictatorship) si articola tra fascicoli della Stasi, fotografie e apparecchiature di sorveglianza, e culmina nell'ufficio personale di Mielke, conservato quasi esattamente com'era.
Visitor Information
- How much does Stasi Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to Stasi Museum is €12. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Stasi Museum?
- Stasi Museum is open Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00; Sat, Sun and public holidays 11:00-18:00. Public guided tours Mon-Sat in German at 13:00 and English at 15:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Stasi Museum?
- Stasi Museum is located at Normannenstraße 20, Haus 1, 10365 Berlin, in the Lichtenberg area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Magdalenenstraße (U5), Frankfurter Allee (S+U).
- What can I see at Stasi Museum?
- Gli uffici conservati di Erich Mielke nell'ex quartier generale della Stasi, tra fascicoli, microspie e telecamere nascoste della polizia segreta della Germania Est. Current highlights include La Sicurezza di Stato nella dittatura della SED (State Security in the SED Dictatorship), Gli uffici di Erich Mielke (Erich Mielke's Offices).
- Do I need to book Stasi 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 Stasi 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.