Frequently asked questions

Yes, but only for private purposes. Any other use needs to be authorised by the DDR Museum. If you forget your own camera: No worries! We offer a DDR Museum single-use camera in our shop.
 

Unfortunately at this moment we just offer closed guided tours, because there is not enough request for public guided tours on constant times. But a closed guided tour is cheaper than you think, just have a look right here…
Guided tours
 

The average visitor needs about 75 minutes, but there are also people who needed 3 hours. What you need for the visit is your own choice!
 

You have to be 10 people to get the group price.
 

All text is in German and English.
 

Yes, the museum is open 365 days a year, also Mondays from 10am till 8pm.
 

Yes, the museum is open 365 days a year. Also Sundays and on public holidays.
 

The DDR Museum is a private museum, which means we are not financed by tax but by the admission charge. That’s why a free entry is generally not possible.
 

If you visit the museum on your own or with your family - of course not. If there are more than 10 people in your group, we would be pleased if you make an announcement. So we are able to plan, how many groups will visit the exhibition at a certain time. You have to book guided tours in advance!
 

The DDR Museum is a private museum. We do not finance the exhibition by tax but by admission charges. Moreover a museum is more than just a permanent exhibition, there is a big administration team a scientific team and a big collection which also needs to be analyzed and preserved.
 

One of the most important reason is, that the DDR Museum is unique and one of the most interactive museums in the world. The exhibits are not only in typical showcases but wait for you to experience them. Furthermore the DDR Museum is the only museum which shows, how the people lived in the GDR.