Berlin: Specialty Museum

Places and attractions in the Specialty museum category

Ephraim-Palais

Nestled in the heart of Berlin's bustling cityscape, the Ephraim-Palais stands as a testament to the rich cultural history and architectural heritage of Germany's capital. This baroque palace, now a museum, offers visitors a unique glimpse into Berlin's past through...

Stasi Museum

Poignant museum of former secret police The Stasi Museum, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a chilling testament to the surveillance and oppression that characterized life in the former East Germany. Housed in the actual headquarters of the Ministry for State Security (Stasi), the museum offers a...

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

International contemporary arts space Nestled in the heart of Berlin, Germany, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, also known as the House of World Cultures, stands as a beacon of cultural exchange and exploration. This renowned cultural institute is not just an architectural marvel but also a hub for...

Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Displays on history of the Berlin Wall The Checkpoint Charlie Museum, known as the Mauermuseum, stands as a poignant reminder of Berlin's turbulent history during the Cold War. Located at the infamous crossing point in the Berlin Wall that once divided the city, it is a site steeped in history and emotion.

Kunstgewerbemuseum

Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Kunstgewerbemuseum, or the Museum of Decorative Arts, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of decorative art in Germany. This museum, located on the Kulturforum close to Potsdamer Platz, is a treasure trove for...

Spy Museum

The Spy Museum Berlin is an intriguing attraction that delves into the shadowy world of espionage. Situated in the heart of Germany's capital, this museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tools, tactics, and tales of spies and intelligence operations...

Berlin Musical Instrument Museum

Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Berlin Musical Instrument Museum strikes a harmonious chord with both music enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This esteemed institution is part of the State Institute for Music Research and resides within the culture-rich...

New Synagogue

Landmark synagogue with a gilded dome The New Synagogue, with its striking golden dome and intricate Moorish style, is a historic landmark located in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This grand synagogue was originally inaugurated in 1866 and became a central point of Jewish life in Berlin.

Berlin Dungeon

Dive into the dark history of Berlin at the Berlin Dungeon, an enthralling attraction that combines the thrill of a live theater performance with the chilling reality of the city's past. Situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany, this performing arts theater is not your...

German-Russian Museum

The German-Russian Museum Berlin-Karlshorst is a testament to the complex and tumultuous history shared between Germany and Russia, particularly during the Second World War. Situated in the district of Karlshorst in Germany's capital, Berlin, this war museum is steeped...

Ethnologisches Museum

The Ethnologisches Museum, nestled in the heart of Berlin, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its commitment to preserving global heritage. This renowned institution is part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (National Museums in...

Computerspielemuseum

The Computerspielemuseum is a video game museum founded in 1997. From 1997 to 2000, it had a permanent exhibition in Berlin. Afterwards, it became an online only museum. In 2011 the museum reopened its permanent exhibition in Berlin's neighborhood of Friedrichshain, on Karl-Marx-Allee.

Museum für Fotografie

The Museum of Photography in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, Germany, is one of the Berlin State Museums administered by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.

Anne Frank Zentrum

The Anne Frank Zentrum is a facility located in Berlin, which is committed to promoting a varied and lively society and to working against anti-Semitism, prejudice and any kind of discrimination against people.

Sugar Museum

The Sugar Museum was a museum that operated from 1904 until 2012 in Berlin with exhibits dedicated to the history and technology of sugar.

Köpenick Palace

Schloss Köpenick is a Baroque water palace of the Hohenzollern electors of Brandenburg which stands on an island in the Dahme River surrounded by an English-style park and gives its name to Köpenick, a district of Berlin.

Zeiss Major Planetarium

The Zeiss Major Planetarium is a planetarium in Berlin and one of the largest modern stellar theatres in Europe. It was opened in 1987 on the borders of the Ernst-Thälmann-Park housing estates in the Prenzlauer Berg locality of Berlin.

Hanf Museum Berlin

The Hemp Museum was opened in Berlin on 6 December 1994. It is the only museum in Germany focused on the cannabis plant. The museum also actively promotes the protection of children and young people and offers individually tailored tours of the exhibition with care staff. It serves as a meeting place for the organisers of the Hanfparade.

Schloss Britz

The Schloss Britz is the former manor-house of the historical Rittergut and village Britz, now a district of Berlin-Neukölln. Today it is the headquarters of the cultural organization Kulturstiftung Schloss Britz and includes authentic reconstructed rooms from around 1880.

Museum for Architectural Drawing

The Museum for Architectural Drawing is a private museum in Berlin, Germany run by the Tchoban Foundation. It was opened in June 2013. Three to four exhibitions are shown each year, made up of drawings from the Tchoban Foundation’s collection and from works on loan in cooperation with other museums and institutions.

Museum in der Kulturbrauerei

The Museum in the Kulturbrauerei is a museum of contemporary German history. The permanent exhibition focuses on everyday life in the German Democratic Republic.

Museum of Asian Art

The Museum of Asian Art is located in the Dahlem neighborhood of the borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin, Germany. It is one of the Berlin State Museums institutions and is funded by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.

Museum Europäischer Kulturen

The Museum of European Cultures – National Museums in Berlin – Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation came from the unification of the Europe-Department in the Berlin Museum of Ethnography and the Berlin Museum for Folklore in 1999.

Keramik-Museum Berlin

The Keramik-Museum Berlin is a ceramic art museum in Berlin. It was established in 1990 and is located in a historic building in the Charlottenburg neighborhood since January 2004. Exhibitions feature design classics and works of famous ceramists.

Bröhan-Museum

The Bröhan Museum is a Berlin state museum for Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Functionalism, located in Berlin's Charlottenburg district. The Museum is named after its founder, entrepreneur and art collector Karl. H. Bröhan, who donated his collection to the state of Berlin on the occasion of his 60th birthday.