Admission to: DDR Museum
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 0–5 enter free of charge. Please contact the staff at the entrance
Children aged 0-5 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children over the age of 6 years, schoolchildren, students, those serving national service, and the severely disabled can purchase the reduced ticket. Proof is required. If you are not part of the specified group, please purchase an adult ticket
Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
The DDR Museum in Berlin offers an immersive journey into life in East Germany during the Cold War era. Unlike traditional museums, it encourages hands-on exploration with interactive exhibits covering various aspects of daily life, including housing, education, work, and leisure. One of the highlights is the iconic Trabant car, which allows visitors to experience driving an East German vehicle. The museum also delves into the activities of the Stasi, the East German secret police, showcasing their methods of surveillance and control. A reconstructed East German apartment offers a glimpse into housing and lifestyle, while cultural exhibits highlight music, fashion, and entertainment from the era. Overall, the DDR Museum provides a fascinating and educational experience, offering insights into the challenges and complexities of life under communism in East Germany
By bus: Take bus 100 or 200 and stop at Spandauer Straße, Marienkirche, Alexanderplatz or Grunerstraße
By S-Bahn: Take lines S3, S5, S7, or S9 and stop at Hackescher Markt or Alex-Anderplatz and walk to the museum
By U-Bahn: Take lines U2, U8, or U5 and stop at Station Alexanderplatz Museumsinsel or Rotes Rathaus
By tram: Take lines M4, M5, or M6 at the stop at Spandauer Straße or Marienkirche