A journey back to the GDR
Experience a lively and interactive exhibition based on sound academic research. At the DDR Museum you can learn everything about life in the German Democratic Republic. Visitors are invited to grow their knowledge through direct engagement with historical sources, objects and images. We encourage our visitors to touch, hold and interact with a range of objects and installations.
The highlights of the exhibition include a simulated drive in an original Trabant P601 car, a fully furnished reconstruction of a high-rise tower block flat with hundreds of original objects to discover, countless interactive games suitable for young and old alike, the monumental fresco »In Praise of Communism« and the opportunity to interact with a range of artefacts. Visitors of all ages will gain a deeper understanding of the history in an educative and entertaining way.
The most popular exhibition on the GDR
East German citizens were cut off from the outside world. The Wall and barbed wire shielded the them from the West, while the Ministry for State Security kept watch inside. What was everyday life like in the GDR? Our exhibition answers this question on over 1000 m². The exhibition at the DDR Museum is the most visited and most popular on the subject in Germany.
The exhibition consists of thematic blocks covering aspects such as education, working life, holidays, shopping, sport, the economy, the environment, the Stasi and its surveillance methods and ideology. In addition to the interactive exhibition, you can also experience everyday life in the GDR in a reconstructed prefabricated flat with many original objects.
A unique exhibition experience
The innovative design of the DDR Museum has earned it two nominations for the prestigious »European Museum of the Year« award. Moreover, according to a survey by the German National Tourist Board, we are the most popular museum in Germany among international tourists. But don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself.
All the texts and diagrams in the exhibition are provided in German and English. The design of the exhibition ensures that visitors do not need any prior knowledge and can enjoy a first-class introduction to an important aspect of German and European history. The DDR Museum is living proof that history need not be boring.