The Wall Museum and the East Side Gallery
Located adjacent to one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, The Wall Museum at East Side Gallery opened in 2016. The museum exhibits the history of the Berlin Wall in a multimedia presentation comprising 13 staged rooms.
The elaborate exhibit makes use of over one hundred projectors and interactive displays leading you on a journey from the end of World War II, through the dividing of Germany, the construction of the Wall, the years of the wall, and its 1989 demise leading to the reunification of Germany.
It is also a story about how the wall affected the people and the even the world. It seeks to honour those who lost their lives in search of freedom. The Wall Museum will bring you face to face with a dark time in history, but also shows how people can come together to fight oppression and promote freedom.
The adjacent East Side Gallery is the longest single portion of the wall that remains standing. Its entire 1.3 kilometre length has been painted by graffiti artists, many of whom are very talented. It's definitely worth taking a stroll along this remnant from the Cold War.
The Wall Museum is easy to get to by public transit or by car. The U1 is the best train option, getting you within short walking distance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesBerlin Wall Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: Mühlenstraße 78-80, 10243 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
Phone: 030 94512900
Official Website: Berlin Wall Museum
Berlin Wall Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
Walking along the Berlin Wall is an emotional experience. It is amazing to see how a symbol of division has been turned into a symbol of freedom and unity through art. The Bernauer Straße memorial is also highly recommended if you want to understand the real history.
Raana M - 3 weeks ago
A brilliant museum worth the visit if you want to learn the ins and outs of the Cold War and the city's involvement in the division in Germany. Staff are incredibly nice. The gift shop sells awesome items. Well worth it!
Josh25 - 5 months ago
The place has all the vibes of the most vibrant city in Germany! A must visit place not just to acknowledge the artform but also to soak into the open minded culture of Berlin. It was fun walking around the wall, its just 2 mins walk from the Ubahn and also has a mall close by for all the shopping needs.
Avinash Nair (Avi) - 3 months ago
Absolutely great, helped me understand and see the circumstances which leads to The Wall fell, as I was 7 years old and lived in Czechoslovakia ;) lots of goose skin and emotions 😀
Martina Rabarová - 4 months ago
Though very informative and emotional, one thing really irritated me. I had to read tiny print with screens flashing in my field of vision. It makes concentration very hard, because human eyes are hardwired to move to moving thing. Reading is a constant tug of war that my eye balls have to fight.
Now the history is very gripping, so I read on. But the irritation was exhausting. That is a big design flaw.
Handan Bao - a year ago
Directions
How to get to Berlin Wall Museum by U-Bahn, S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): U1, S3, S5, S7, S9, S75
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): U-Bhf Schlesisches To, S+U Warschauer Straße
From U-Bhf Schlesisches To: Cross over the Spree River on the famous Oberbaum Bridge and go left on Mühlenstraße.
From Berlin Warschauer Straße: exit and walk left to Mühlenstraße. Cross over and go right.
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