Haus der Geschichte in Bonn

Haus der Geschichte

Bonn

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Konrad Adenauer's Mercedes Benz in the foreground and a train compartment.

Germany since 1945

Airlift, hippie Volkswagen transporter and model mosque: Embark on a trip through German post-War history.

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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum

Leipzig

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Our History

Dictatorship and Democracy after 1945

How has Germany grown together again after reunification? What are people’s issues and concerns today? Embark on a trip through German post-War history.

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Palace of Tears in Berlin

Tränenpalast

Berlin

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Visitor at Palace of Tears Berlin

Site of German Division

From 1961 to 1989, the Wall divided Berlin into two halves, the East and the West. The "Palace of Tears" was one of the few border crossings between the two sides of the city.

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Museum in der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin

Museum in der Kulturbrauerei

Berlin

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Visitor at the Museum in der Kulturbrauerei

Everyday Life in Communist East Germany

On 3 October 1990 the former East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR), ceased to exist. Until then, millions of Germans had lived in Communist East Germany – so what was that like?

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History Online

History Online

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History Online with apps, social media and the 'Living Museum Online'.

German history on the internet

Not only do we convey German history in our museums, but also online, with AudioGuides, social media and the “Living Museum Online”.

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Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Foundation

Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Foundation

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Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Foundation

Experience history

One foundation, four museums: Experience history. The mission of the Haus der Geschichte Foundation is to convey German contemporary history since 1945.

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Information

Due to current reasons, the Haus der Geschichte, Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig, Museum in der Kulturbrauerei and Tränenpalast will be closed until further notice.

Current exhibitions
HAUS DER GESCHICHTE

HITS & HYMNS

The Sound of Contemporary History

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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig

Always Me

Fascination Selfie

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Jürgen Hohmuth, Bernau, 1990
Museum in der Kulturbrauerei

Eastern Germany in Close-Up

Photographs by Jürgen Hohmuth 1990-1994

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In the left part of the picture you can see a photograph by Hans-Jürgen Burkard showing a cold-blooded horse in traditional costume. On the right is the photographer.
Haus der Geschichte

In Our Country

Photographs by Hans-Jürgen Burkard

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Collection
Original packing of buttermilk soap.

We collect contemporary history

The Haus der Geschichte Foundation collects objects that document contemporary history – and exhibits them. These include everyday items, documents, films and other media, magazines, machines, furniture, textiles, and much more besides.

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AudioGuides
Woman with smartphone

With the AudioGuide through the exhibition

Whether at home, on the road or in the museum: Our free AudioGuides will guide you through our exhibitions online at any time. Try out the audio tours and learn more about German contemporary history.

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Contact
Info Desk at Haus der Geschichte in Bonn

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Haus der Geschichte
Bonn

Kulturbrauerei Berlin

Tränenpalast
Berlin

Zeitgeschichtliches
Forum
Leipzig