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Palace of Tears. Site of the German division

The permanent exhibition in the Tränenpalast, the former departure hall at the Friedrichstraße border crossing, uses biographical examples and original objects to show how the division of Germany affected people's lives.

Besucherinnen und Besucher am Modell des Tränenpalastes – Eine Gruppenbegleiterin erklärt das Modell des Tränenpalastes

Besucherinnen und Besucher am Modell des Tränenpalastes – Eine Gruppenbegleiterin erklärt das Modell des Tränenpalastes

© Stiftung Haus der Geschichte/Christoph Petras

With our guide, you will discover the most important topics and historical traces: How did people from the GDR manage to escape or leave for the West? What experiences did travelers from East and West have at the Palace of Tears? What memories do you yourself associate with this historic place?

Public guided visit on occasion of the International Museum Day

Booking: Registration takes place before the start of the tour at the information desk in the exhibition.

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