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German Historical Museum
Sight4.4 · 10 6144.6 · 3 969≈ 2 hEntry: ~10 €134 m from the center
Located along Unter den Linden, the Deutsches Historisches Museum offers a comprehensive journey through two millennia of German history. The complex pairs Berlin's oldest standing Baroque structure, the 17th-century Zeughaus armory, with an acclaimed modern exhibition hall designed by I. M. Pei featuring a striking spiral glass staircase. Its rich collections chronicle major cultural, political, and social epochs via millions of artifacts.
Highlights
- Magnificent 17th-century Baroque Zeughaus armory on historic Unter den Linden
- Futuristic I. M. Pei exhibition wing featuring an iconic spiral glass staircase
- Extensive collections detailing 2,000 years of German political and cultural history
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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