Haus der Geschichte

In the location's words:

Experience history - at the Haus der Geschichte. With exhibitions, events, online offerings and publications, we present German history from the end of the Second World War to the present day. This makes the Haus der Geschichte one of the four museums belonging to the Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland foundation.

In the permanent exhibition "Our History", we present contemporary German history from 1945 to the present day with more than 7,000 objects. Up to four temporary exhibitions per year also shed light on current topics in contemporary history. Our educational programs make these exhibitions accessible through guided tours, workshops or materials for independent exploration.

With film screenings, lectures and readings, our events program offers a platform for conversations and discussions with contemporary witnesses and prominent representatives from politics, academia, culture and the media. Such events promote public debate on current issues.

Collecting and preserving are also central components of our work. Our collection on contemporary German history comprises a total of around 1,000,000 objects, from stamps to tanks.