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Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) and its collection

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Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) is a historical museum in Berlin that tells the story of the struggle for human rights. The museum is located on Checkpoint Charlie - a line, along with a house for the border guard, which used to mark the borders between the Eastern and Western Germany during the era of the Iron Curtain and is a symbol of the Cold War. Today, it shows the history of what once used to be the most secure border system. The exhibitions inside the museum also document what happened to those, who tried to escape through the border and failed.

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Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie)
Friedrichstraße 43-45
10969 Berlin

Visitor information Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie)

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 20:00
Thursday
10:00 – 20:00
Friday
10:00 – 20:00
Saturday
10:00 – 20:00
Sunday
10:00 – 20:00

Admission

0 – 6Free
Adult€18.50
Audio guide€5.00
Persons with a severely disabled person's ID card€12.50
Photo permission€5.00
Safe deposit boxFree
Social ticket€12.50
Students€14.50
Students Aged 7 - 18 years€12.50
cloakroom, luggage, cloakroomFree
lockerFree

Groups of 25 people or more - € 14.50 per person

Facilities

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Location & Map

Friedrichstraße 43-45, Berlin

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Exhibitions

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Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) Reviews

Berlin Wall Museum (Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Berlin Wall Museum, located at Checkpoint Charlie, offers visitors a comprehensive look at the history of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War era. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and personal stories that provide insight into the division of Berlin and the struggles faced by those affected by the wall.

    Visitors appreciate the wealth of information available, with many praising the museum's detailed exhibits and authentic artifacts. The personal accounts and escape stories are often cited as particularly moving and impactful. The museum's location at the historic Checkpoint Charlie adds to its significance and provides context to the exhibits.

    However, some visitors find the museum crowded and cluttered, with information sometimes presented in a disorganized manner. The layout can be confusing, and the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming for some. A few reviewers mention that the exhibits could benefit from modernization and better organization.

    The museum's content is generally viewed as informative and educational, but some visitors feel that the presentation could be improved. The entrance fee is considered somewhat high by some, especially given the sometimes crowded conditions.

    Despite these drawbacks, many visitors find the Berlin Wall Museum to be an informative and thought-provoking experience, offering valuable insights into a crucial period of 20th-century history.

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