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Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Checkpoint Charlie Museum (Haus am Checkpoint Charlie) is a museum located in Berlin, Germany that covers the history of the Berlin Wall and its overthrow during the Cold War. It is located right next to Checkpoint Charlie and opened shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1963. You can see various exhibitions about the situation at the time.
Experiencing Germany's painful history,
Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Be sure to visit Checkpoint Charlie, a must-visit destination in Berlin! Visit the legendary Berlin Wall Museum. This place was established in October 1962 at the same time the Wall fell. At the museum, you can learn about how East Germans responded to East Germany's unreasonable system in the past and see traces of the various ways they escaped at the time.
Internal exhibition information
Checkpoint Charlie Museum exhibits the history of the Berlin Wall and the division of Germany in a variety of ways. The main exhibition contents are as follows.
History of the Berlin Wall:
The process from the construction of the Berlin Wall until its collapse is shown through photos, videos, and documents.
Escape of East German residents:
We introduce various methods used by East German residents to escape to West Germany. Real escape tools such as tunnels, hot air balloons, and car trunks are also on display.
address :
Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10969 Berlin, Germany
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operating time :
10:00 AM - 18:00 PM
You must enter within that time.
Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10969 Berlin, Germany