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DDR Museum Berlin Admission Tickets
- Engage in a multi-sensory experience to relive everyday life in Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR).
- Enjoy a unique experience where you can actually touch, hold, and interact with the exhibits.
- Covering several topics from the Berlin Wall to the Stasi, the interactive museum will help you gain a deep insight into life in former East Germany.
- Go on a simulated drive in an original Trabant P601 car, and wander around a fully furnished DDR-era flat.
- Enjoy interactive games and exhibits suitable for all ages, including a Kindergarten installation your kids will surely enjoy.
- Students are in for a treat as they can enjoy discounted tickets to explore the incredible DDR Museum.
Inclusions
- Entry to the DDR Museum
Exclusions
- Museum guide
- Only animals allowed are service and guide dogs with verification shown at the ticket desk.
- Concessions apply to children over the age of 6 years, schoolchildren, students, those serving national service and the severely disabled. Proof is also required.
- Children under the age of 6 enter free of charge.
- Wheelchair users are asked to contact the museum beforehand in order to access the side entrance. The majority of the permanent exhibition allows barrier-free access.
- There is no bag check though guests will be required to pay 1 euro for a locker if the staff considers a bag to be too big.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo: Berlin TV Tower & DDR Museum
- Book this unique combo to access the Berlin TV Tower and the DDR Museum, two of the city's top attractions.
- With your fast-view ticket of the TV Tower, head to the top without waiting in line and prepare to be amazed by the 360-degree views you'll experience.
- A symbol of reunified Germany, the Tower was built in the 1960s and has seen Germany change through various powers and world-changing events.
- Try to spot iconic landmarks of Berlin like Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and more from your vantage point, 207 meters above ground level.
- Pay a visit to the interactive Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) Museum and learn about history, politics, and culture from the Berlin Wall to the Stasi.
- Gain a deep insight into the kind of life people had during former East Germany days as you enjoy a multi-sensory experience at the Museum. Suitable for all ages!
- Go on a simulated drive in an original Trabant P601 car, and wander around a fully furnished DDR-era flat.
- From 28 Apr to 31 Oct 2022 the DDR Museum shows the new special exhibition 'A Nation and its Heroes – 25 Tales from the DDR.'
Inclusions
Berlin TV Tower
- Fast-view ticket to Berlin Tower (approx 45-minutes stay on the observation deck)
- Free WiFi
DDR Museum
- Entry to the DDR Museum
Exclusions
Berlin TV Tower
- Any meals and drinks
DDR Museum
- Museum guide
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Things to do at DDR Museum
There are numerous exhibitions and activities to visit and enjoy at the DDR Museum. Although it sounds like an educational tour, the museum employs interactive technologies to present the history of DDR Germany in a fun-filled experience for all visitors. You can also enter and tour a fully equipped DDR-era apartment, where you can pull drawers, open cupboards, turn on the TV, and more.
Explore the Media Section
Listen to soothing East German music and hear about visits to the West in the media section. The museum also houses computer simulations and videos on the 27 themes that form the core setting of the museum. The audios and videos combine the thrill of enigmatic Germany and also educate visitors in a fun-filled adventure at the same time.
Dive into the Kindergarten Installation
The museum houses a kid-friendly installation where your little ones can see what life would have been like if they had lived in East Germany. The room is filled with toys and activities that your young ones can indulge themselves in. Unlike most other museums, kids here are allowed and encouraged to let loose with playful tasks and enjoy themselves to the fullest.
Tour a Fully-Equipped DDR-era Home
A five-room flat on the second floor is decorated with incredible care to detail: read the school jotters in the kid's room and juxtapose it with your own school life, and view the GDR-made caps, dresses, and other clothing items hanging in the wardrobe. In the well-equipped German kitchen, you'll find classic cupboards, spice racks, and ultra-modern pressure cookers that will take you back in time to DDR Germany.
Experience the Trabant P601 Car
Take a delightful journey across prefabricated districts in a genuine Trabant P601 automobile, a car synonymous with Communist Germany. Close to 70 years after the brand seized production of this peppy car, Trabants still roam the roads of Germany in thousands. Get the ultimate DDR experience through the 3D simulation on the windscreen which will make you feel like you're driving through East Germany.
Events at DDR Museum
Creator of the World Time Clock
When: 26. January 2022, 18:00
You might be familiar with the stunning World Time Clock on Berlin's Alexanderplatz, but ever wondered who's the man responsible? Acquaint yourself with the marvelous designer Erich John and foray into his work as a genius designer. This documentary film highlights the designer's intricate ability to create unique products that made up the basic equipment at DDR schools. Erich John designed the standard ice cream cup, the Wartburg steering wheel, practical artifacts, and various other major industrial goods in his fruitful career.
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Nail in the Coffin for the DDR Economy
When: 9. February 2022, 18:00
If you're a finance buff, this lecture is for you. Led by Rainer Karlsch, an established economic historian, learn how the SED leadership dealt the ultimate blow to the remains of the private industry in 1972. Karlsch will share the findings of his research on East German family enterprises. Among other talking points, the historian will discuss how the share of private firms in the DDR's net product declined from 15% to 4% between 1971 and 1989.
To the Point, East Germany!
When: 23. February 2022, 18:00
When at the museum, indulge in an insightful discussion led by the renowned analyst and scholar Frank Richter who highlights in detail the present difficulties in East Germany. A resident of Meißen and a former member of the renowned Group of 20, the interlocutor possesses unparalleled knowledge in the domain and can ensure that his discussion becomes one of the most enriching experiences of your tour.
Exhibitions at DDR Museum
DDR Museum Exhibition
Permanent Exhibition
Keen visitors have been able to learn about daily life in the GDR and engage themselves in the socialist state's history at this interactive permanent exhibition since 2006. This exhibition encompasses 47 thematic modules that explore music, art, consumerism, family, justice, education, borders, ideologies, and opposition. Visitors may touch and discover innovative displays and interactive learning stations in each location.
Republic Palace
When: 24/9/20 - 18/4/22
Close to 30 years after its closing on September 19, 1990, the DDR Museum is exhibiting the history of the Palace of the Republic and its location. From the tales of the destruction of the Berlin City Palace in 1950 to the significant history of the DDR, the Republic Palace delves into events that changed the course of Germany as we know it today. Visit this exhibition to acquaint yourself with all the important events of the popular palace.
DDR Motorbike Exhibition
Permanent Exhibition
If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, this exhibition is not something you would want to miss. The DDR Museum houses a unique collection that includes over 130 restored motorbikes, scooters, mopeds, and sidecars from 40 years of DDR two-wheel production. Spread over 800 square meters, you must visit the DDR Motorbike Exhibition to learn about the famed history and technical prowess of DDR motorcycles.
Plan Your Visit to DDR Museum
Monday - Sunday: 9 AM - 9 PM
1 January: 9 AM - 9 PM
24 & 31 December: 9 AM - 4 PM
Address : Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, Direkt an der Spree, gegenüber dem Berliner Dom, 10178 Berlin
By Metro: The DDR Museum is an an easy 8-minute walk away from the Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station (S3, S5, S7, S75).
Alternatively, you can walk to the museum for 11 minutes from Alexanderplatz station (RB14, RE, RE1, RE2, RE7, S3, S5, S7, S75, and U2, U5, U8).
By Tram: Take the M4, M5, or M6 tram to the Spandauer Str./Marienkirche station. From there, the DDR Museum is 250 meters away.
By Bus: Take bus number 100, 200, N2, N42, N60, N65, N5, N8, or N40 to the Spandauer Str./Marienkirche station. From there, the DDR Museum is 3 minutes away by walk.
Facilities at DDR Museum
- The Museum houses several shops where the visitors can buy interesting artifacts of significance.
- The splendid library of the museum allows you to read a detailed account of the history of Berlin.
- Diaper changing tables are also available at the museum for the convenience of visitors with young kids.
Accessibility at DDR Museum
- Accessible to people with limited hearing.
- Easily accessible for people with hearing aids.
- Wheelchair-friendly premises.
- Wheelchair-friendly elevators.
- Parking facilities for vehicles.
- AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world with German and English staff present to make your visit thoroughly enjoyable for you and your kids.
- Berlin Cathedral
This is a Renaissance-style Protestant church and a monument to the Hohensoren Dynasty. This dome-toped Christian cathedral draws visitors from around the world
- Lustgarten
The Lustgarten is a park located on Museum Island in central Berlin. The park has served as a parade ground, a rallying area, and a public park at various points throughout its history.
- Heat
This restaurant serves Asian cuisine with an amazing view from the restaurant.
- Shi-Mai Restaurant
If you love Japanese food, this is a good place for you. It is also very close to the museum.
- Bandy Brooks
This is a nice coffee shop near the museum where you can have breakfast and lunch.
Budget
- Monbijou Hotel
- Adina Apartment hotel
- NH Collection Berlin
Mid-Range
- Park inn by Radisson
- Classik Hotel Alexander
Luxury
- Radisson collection hotel
- Hotel Zoe by Amano
- Nikolai residence
All Your Questions About DDR Museum Answered
The DDR is one of Berlin's most popular museums, providing a unique experience for history buffs. Unlike most museums, where exhibits are carefully encased behind display cases, the DDR Museum's motto is "history you can touch." Exhibits vary from everyday life in East Germany to the Berlin Wall and the Stasi, and you may touch, handle, and interact with them.
You can buy DDR Museum tickets online. You can redeem your ticket directly at the entrance of the attraction and have a delightful experience.
The best place to buy DDR Museum tickets is online! You can book your tickets from the comfort of your own home, and you don't have to worry about waiting in line.
DDR Museum tickets cost €9.80.
DDR means German Democratic Republic. It is also known as East Germany, which was formed after World War 2.
Some of the events at the DDR Museum include 'Creator of the World Time Clock' and 'To the Point, East Germany!'.
There are a number of exhibitions to choose from. You can visit the DDR Motorbike Exhibition to learn about legendary German motorcycles, or, you can view the Republic Palace exhibition to learn all about the history of the DDR.
The DDR Motorbike exhibition is a must-see attraction at the DDR museum.
You can attend exhibitions and events at the DDR Museum, Berlin.
It is advised that you explore the museum for 3 to 4 hours.
Masks are mandatory for everyone to wear and the museum premises are frequently sanitized. The number of visitors is also limited with stringent vaccination certificate checks before admission.
You can reach the DDR Museum by train, tram, or bus.
The DDR Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.
No, the DDR Museum is not very crowded.