Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie was German's only Cold War border crossing that permitted foreigners to pass through between 1961 and 1990. Though it once represented the separation of East and West Germany, this spot is now just one of the city's many tourist attractions. The checkpoint achieved mythological status because residents of the city were not allowed to use it. Look for the famous "You Are Now Leaving the American Sector" sign. This iconic marker of the past is one of the most photographed spots in the city. Nearby, you can explore the exhibits of a private museum dedicated to the checkpoint and various Berlin Wall memorabilia. To visit Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie and other attractions in Berlin, use our Berlin trip planner.
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We visited around 1pm. At that moment it was not super busy. We made a couple more passes over the next couple of days, and so we saw times when it was crazy packed, and other times when it was...
We visited around 1pm. At that moment it was not super busy. We made a couple more passes over the next couple of days, and so we saw times when it was crazy packed, and other times when it was... more »
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Nice to see, but nowadays hard to imagine how this place was during the cold war. Just the pictures and moquettes are likely not enough to "feel" that. Still worth to pass by while making a city walk.
Nice to see, but nowadays hard to imagine how this place was during the cold war. Just the pictures and moquettes are likely not enough to "feel" that. Still worth to pass by while making a city walk. more »
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The museum was a little pricey, but if you are looking for a great way to kill several hours while in Berlin and have an interest in history it is great. The museum was very large it did not contain as many artifacts as having pictures and lots of text, but I found it very enjoyable and they have displays which go into other conflicts such as the Korean War. Also an amazing gift shop. I highly recommend for those interested in history!!
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Kinda boring, the museum is covered by texts, so if you really like reading a lot, maybe it is your place, but if you rather see and hear also, I def recommend the DDR museum or the Black box exhibition right outside (free). It was hard to navigate in the museum, because it was not well organized and felt messy. You get tired very fast, so not worth the money.
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