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Weekend Tips: What to Do This Weekend in Berlin
August 14 to 16, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin. more
Long Night of Museums 2026
The Police History Collection is part of this
Historisches Fahndungsplakat zur Aufklärung eines Raubmordes am Geldbriefträger Lange aus dem Jahr 1919
© Polizei Berlin
Program
18:00 – 19:00
Traffic kindergarten in the courtyard. Practice on the Berlin Police obstacle course
18:00 – 02:00
Opening of the special exhibition “100 Years of the Great Berlin Police Exhibition – 1926–2026.” On view through October 18, 2026
18:00 – 02:00
From motorcycles to transport vehicles. Discover various historic vehicles
19:00 – 20:00
“The Grandchild Scam and Shock Calls.” Performance by the Berlin Police Prevention Theater
21:00 – 01:00
Guided tours of a former air-raid shelter. Explanations and film screening
23:00 – 00:00
Dramatized reading: “Inspector Gennat and the Robbery-Murders of Money Couriers”
Food and music will also be provided! The Police Combo will perform at 19:00, 20:00, and 21:00 for half an hour each next to the Berlin Police “Food Truck.” Food and drinks will also be available there at cost.
The current main exhibition focuses on presenting key aspects of the history of the Berlin police force and criminal investigation department. The main exhibition chronologically traces the role of the police in Berlin up to the present day. With the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of Berlin’s police history, the exhibition also addresses the Cold War era between East and West in Berlin—a city divided for over 40 years—and includes the former Berlin People’s Police.
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18:00 – 19:00
Traffic kindergarten in the courtyard. Practice on the Berlin Police obstacle course
18:00 – 02:00
Opening of the special exhibition “100 Years of the Great Berlin Police Exhibition – 1926–2026.” On view through October 18, 2026
18:00 – 02:00
From motorcycles to transport vehicles. Discover various historic vehicles
19:00 – 20:00
“The Grandchild Scam and Shock Calls.” Performance by the Berlin Police Prevention Theater
21:00 – 01:00
Guided tours of a former air-raid shelter. Explanations and film screening
23:00 – 00:00
Dramatized reading: “Inspector Gennat and the Robbery-Murders of Money Couriers”
Food and music will also be provided! The Police Combo will perform at 19:00, 20:00, and 21:00 for half an hour each next to the Berlin Police “Food Truck.” Food and drinks will also be available there at cost.
The current main exhibition focuses on presenting key aspects of the history of the Berlin police force and criminal investigation department. The main exhibition chronologically traces the role of the police in Berlin up to the present day. With the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of Berlin’s police history, the exhibition also addresses the Cold War era between East and West in Berlin—a city divided for over 40 years—and includes the former Berlin People’s Police.
Translated with DeepL
Price info: Valid at all participating museums.
Early bird ticket from 3 to 16 August 2026: 15,00 € / 12,00 €
Children up to 12 years are free of charge. Please book a free children’s ticket for each child and carry it with you during the Long Night of Museums. Children’s tickets are only available online – there in combination with a paid ticket – as well as at the box offices of all participating museums.
Price: €23.00
Reduced price: €17.00
Early bird ticket from 3 to 16 August 2026: 15,00 € / 12,00 €
Children up to 12 years are free of charge. Please book a free children’s ticket for each child and carry it with you during the Long Night of Museums. Children’s tickets are only available online – there in combination with a paid ticket – as well as at the box offices of all participating museums.
Price: €23.00
Reduced price: €17.00
Next date:
Public transportation
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Underground
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Bus
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Kaiserkorso
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U Platz der Luftbrücke
- 248
- N42
- M43
- N6
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Columbiadamm/Platz der Luftbrücke
- 248
- M43
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Bayernring
- 248
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Berlin, Columbiadamm/Friesenstr.
- 248
- M43
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U Paradestr.
- N6
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Schreiberring
- 248
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Jüterboger Str.
- 248
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Badener Ring
- 140
- N42
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Berlin, Dudenstr./Katzbachstr.
- N42
- M43
- 140
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Bergmannstr.
- N6
- N42
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Adolf-Scheidt-Platz
- 248
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Wüsthoffstr.
- 140
- N42
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Kaiserkorso
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