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From the collection

Alcohol in the GDR

In the GDR, people liked to drink a lot. Alcohol was not in short supply, and the shelves in the shops were well stocked. Today, the bottles are piled up in the collection of the DDR Museum. Read more

Object of the Month

Ceramic Beer Mug – Tierpark Berlin

Every month we are introducing a new object of the month. The object of February is a ceramic beer mug from the Tierpark Berlin. A brief history of the Tierpark Berlin is presented by Nina Krasemann. Read more

From the collection

The DDR Museum unpacked

#unboxingDDR - Pocket Calculator "konkret 200"

The DDR Museum presents the first unboxing series of historical objects. One minute clips show the diversity of original DDR artifacts. This time we unpack the pocket calculator "konkret 200", commentated by Head of Collection Jörn Kleinhardt. Read more

From the collection

Collection

The cable remote controlled tank model of the »T-62«

The DDR offered a wide range of toys that often contained an educational aspect in addition to the playful aspect. Particularly included are toys that were intended to familiarise boys in particular with their later service in the army, such as the toy tank »T-62«. Read more