Schwules Museum, Berlin

Name: Schwules Museum
Address: Lützowstraße 73, Berlin, 10785, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 69599050

#283 among attractions in Berlin

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Schwules Museum in Berlin, Germany, is a museum and research centre with collections focusing on LGBTQ+ history and culture. It opened in 1985 and it was the first museum in the world dedicated to gay history. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'15"N, 13°21'30"E

Address

Lützowstraße 73Mitte (Tiergarten)Berlin 10785 Germany

Contact

+49 30 69599050

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Day trips

Schwules Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Schwules Museum open?

Schwules Museum is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 8 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Schwules Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lützowplatz, Berlin (6 min walk), Memorial to the German Resistance, Berlin (8 min walk), Tiergarten, Berlin (10 min walk), Tiergartenstraße, Berlin (11 min walk).

How to get to Schwules Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schwules Museum:

Metro

U Kurfürstenstraße • Lines: U1, U3 (8 min walk)
U Nollendorfplatz • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U4 (9 min walk)

Train

Berlin Potsdamer Platz (21 min walk)
U Möckernbrücke (28 min walk)

Bus

Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten/Fernbus • Lines: N44, N70 (28 min walk)
Jebensstraße • Lines: 245, M45 (30 min walk)