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💡 The Short Version: The DDR Museum is €13.90 (€8.50 concession; under 6 free), open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, and 9:00 to 16:00 on 24 and 31 December. Tickets are sold online and at the desk, and you need no slot. It stands at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1, opposite Berlin Cathedral. The all-inclusive WelcomeCard includes it; the Museum Pass Berlin does not. Or buy the ticket on GetYourGuide: the DDR Museum ticketad is the museum’s own, at €13.90.
The tickets
The museum sells at ddr-museum.de.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €13.90 |
| Concession | €8.50 |
| Registered groups of 10 or more, per person | €9.00 |
| Registered school groups of 10 or more, per person | €5.50 |
| Under 6 | Free |
- Concessions cover children aged 6 and over, school pupils, students, recipients of unemployment benefit (Bürgergeld), those serving national service and the severely disabled. Proof is required.
- Open every day, including public holidays.
- No time slot. Tickets are sold online and at the ticket desk.
- WelcomeCard. The all-inclusive Berlin WelcomeCard includes entry. See Museum Pass or WelcomeCard.
The DDR Museum on the Spree embankment. Photo: Andreas Praefcke, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
Tours worth paying for
The museum sells its own ticket on GetYourGuide at the same price, so a tour adds a guide or a route. Prices are GetYourGuide’s lowest “from” prices, per person.
DDR Museum ticket
From €13.90 · 3,872 reviews
Berlin: DDR Museum Entry Tickets with Interactive Exhibitsad is sold by the DDR Museum and valid on one day of your choice. The listing describes rooms furnished with original objects, with drawers and cupboards that open, and a simulated drive in a Trabant. Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Cold War walking tour
From €20.31 · 3 hours · 408 reviews
Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Galleryad is a walking tour of the Cold War in Berlin: its origins, life behind the Wall and its fall. The East Side Gallery page says what the gallery itself offers for free.
What to see
The DDR Museum shows daily life in East Germany. The museum’s own listing says the items are not behind glass: you open the drawers and cupboards of furnished rooms and browse. There is a Trabant to sit in, with a simulated drive through prefabricated housing districts, and the listing also mentions dancing to East German rock and a football game.
A furnished East German living room in the DDR Museum. Photo: Simone Uthleb, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see next: the history behind it is in two free places. The Berlin Wall Memorial covers the border, and the Stasi Museum and Hohenschönhausen cover the secret police. The museum’s separate depot in Marzahn, which it calls the world’s largest collection of everyday life in the GDR, can be visited on a guided tour booked on the museum’s site.
Practical information
- Where: Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1, on the Spree promenade, next to Museum Island and opposite Berlin Cathedral.
- Access: barrier-free from the main entrance. The promenade can only be reached by stairs or a steep ramp.
- Payment: cash and the main cards at the desk, and Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay online.
- Hours: daily 9:00 to 21:00, and 9:00 to 16:00 on 24 and 31 December.
Museum Island and the TV Tower are a short walk away. What to book before you go to Berlin has the closed days for every sight. The DDR Museum is open on Mondays, when Museum Island is closed, and 3 days in Berlin places it around the closed days. To stay near it, see where to stay in Berlin. Berlin walking tours and the Berlin underground tours cover the same period with a guide.
Common questions
How much is the DDR Museum?
€13.90 for adults and €8.50 for concessions, which cover children aged 6 and over, school pupils, students, recipients of Bürgergeld, those on national service and the severely disabled, with proof. Under 6 is free. Registered groups of 10 or more pay €9.00 each.
What are the DDR Museum opening hours?
Daily 9:00 to 21:00, including public holidays. On 24 and 31 December it is open 9:00 to 16:00.
Do I need to book the DDR Museum in advance?
No. Tickets are sold online and at the desk. The online price is the same as the GetYourGuide price, €13.90.
Is the DDR Museum included in the Museum Pass Berlin?
No. The pass lists no DDR Museum. The all-inclusive Berlin WelcomeCard includes entry free.
Where is the DDR Museum?
At Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1, on the Spree promenade next to Museum Island and opposite Berlin Cathedral. The museum is barrier-free from the main entrance, but the promenade can only be reached by stairs or a steep ramp.
What can I pay with at the DDR Museum?
At the desk: cash, EC and Maestro cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, China UnionPay, JCB, Diners Club and Discover. Online: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
