German Historical Museum

More than 7,000 exclusive exhibits from the German Historical Museum's collections, whose historical testimonial value is utterly unique, are displayed over 8,000 square metres, presenting a lively, vivid tableau of German history.

History is booming – the German Historical Museum has certainly experienced a surge in interest since its foundation, with numerous temporary exhibitions, an interest which has only increased since its permanent exhibition was opened in 2006. Germany's two thousand year history, as chequered as it is dynamic, is placed in a European context in an exhibition entitled "German History in Images and Artefacts" and presented to the public in Berlin's baroque Zeughaus, or former arsenal. Please note: the Zeughaus will remain closed for renovation work until probably the end of 2025.

Special exhibitions in the modern Pei building

German history is thereby placed in an international context which takes account of both the diverse events demarcating political and historical-cultural exchange, in addition to its integration with neighbouring states' cultural heritage. The permanent exhibition is supplemented by temporary special exhibitions housed in the modern exhibition building, which was designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. The spacious new building, with a foyer constructed of glass and steel and a striking helical staircase, was opened in 2003, and can also be accessed via the inner courtyard of the Zeughaus. Significant events and formative facets of German history are displayed across four levels.

Photo Gallery (in German)

Deutsches Historisches Museum

Deutsches Historisches Museum on the map

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Address: Hinter dem Gießhaus 3
10117 Berlin
City map
Phone: +49 30 203040
Internet: www.dhm.de
Opening Hours: Zeughaus and Pei-Building: daily 10 am to 6 pm. From 28 June until probably the end of 2025, the Zeughaus will be closed for renovation work. Closed 24 December
Admission Fee: Permanent exhibition: admission free, temporary xhibitions: 8,- Euro, red. 4,- Euro, Persons under 18: Admission free