Delve into the history of East Germany in a vivid, interactive, and playful way. Walk through originally furnished rooms, drive a vintage Trabant, watch newsreels in authentic movie chairs, and get some firsthand experience with life under the communist regime.
Ever wondered how you dance the Lipsi - You can learn this and many other lessons from the DDR Museum's interactive exhibits. This journey into Germany's Socialist past gives you a unique look at everyday life: you can explore a reconstructed East German apartment, walk through its authentically furbished kitchen, and rummage through drawers and closets.
Climb into an original Trabant, the iconic East German automobile. Turn the ignition and drive the Trabi around a simulated housing estate for a little trip through history. Replay the famous 1974 World Cup match between East and West Germany on a classic football table, or see local programs from the communist era broadcast on an old TV.
As you stroll through the museum's exhibition spaces at your leisure, press buttons and pull levers to access a wealth of information, pictures, and objects. A wide range of exhibits gives insight into the reality of Stasi surveillance, the Berlin Wall, and everyday life in East Germany.