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History Exhibition

Tränenpalast

Opens Saturday at 10:00 AM

Mitte, Berlin

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Scan the QR code on your phone for the free audioguide.
Visitors note that about an hour is enough time to see the museum.
Reviewers recommend checking translations, as some historical documents may lack English.

Tear-filled goodbyes gave this former border crossing pavilion its name, and today the building functions as a free museum detailing Cold War checks, Stasi passport control, and secret escape attempts.

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Tränenpalast

Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany

+49 30 467777911

Free admission

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Upcoming events at Tränenpalast

Sunday, Nov 15
Berlin Wall Tour

Berlin Wall Tour

Sun Nov 15, 11am

Mitte

Cold War border history

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