Best Museums in Berlin

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Five of Berlin’s most important museums are located on the UNESCO heritage listed Museumsinsel (Museum Island) in the heart of Berlin Mitte on the river Spree but there many other modern art houses and travelling exhibitions throughout the city.

Berlin has over 170 museums and galleries, so you are bound to find a museum or exhibition housing something to your tastes. Whether it’s scientific, artistic, cultural or historical, Berlin holds permanent and temporary exhibitions in archaeology, art, history, maritime, natural history, science and specialised themes.

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Alltag in der DDR - Everyday Life in the GDR

Alltag in der DDR - Everyday Life in the GDR

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The Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauerberg is the perfect location for this Museum portraying what life was like in the German Democratic Republic.............

Tränenpalast - The Palace of Tears

Tränenpalast - The Palace of Tears

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The Tränenpalast, or Palace of Tears, was one of the border crossings from East to West Berlin and now houses a fantastic exhibition entitled Border Experiences: Every.....

Magicum - Berlin Magic Museum

Magicum - Berlin Magic Museum

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One of Berlin's newest museums, the Berlin Magic Museum presents an overview of the world of magic from pagan and traditional religions to witch trials and conjurors........

Museum of European Culture

Museum of European Culture

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Opening in 1999, the Museum of European Culture looks at the culture of Europe between the 18th Century and modern-day................

Berggruen Museum

Berggruen Museum

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The Berggruen Museum is a collection of modern art, which has several notable artists on display................

Museum Island

Museum Island

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The UNESCO heritage listed Museumsinsel is home to five museums housing an amazing array of art and artifacts as well as the Lustgarten and the Berliner Dom and is a must...

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DDR Museum

DDR Museum

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The DDR is a highly interactive museum in the heart of Berlin. This is a great place to learn about every day life in East Germany in a very hands on way................

Hamburger Bahnhof

Hamburger Bahnhof

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The Hamburger Bahnhof is a contemporary art museum housed in a former railway station................

Berlin Museum of Medical History

Berlin Museum of Medical History

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Located in the Charité hospital, the Berlin Museum of Medical History offers a fascinating insight into around 300 years of Medical history.............

Little BIG City Berlin

Little BIG City Berlin

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One of the newest attraction in Berlin is the Little Big City of Berlin itself.

Computerspiele Museum - Computer Game Museum

Computerspiele Museum - Computer Game Museum

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The computer game museum on Karl-Marx-Allee houses an amazing permanent collection entitled Computer Games: Evolution of a Medium and includes over 300 exhibits.

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