Small but fun. We…read morehad difficulty getting in with our US passports and CDC cards. They made us go to a pharamcy and get the German QR code. This happened nowhere else on our visit to Germany and clearly violates the German rules (which a different pharamcy gave us a copy of). So if you are a US citizen, just know you may have some hassle getting in. Once in, it was fun trip down memory lane. I got to see if I am still any good at Space Invaders, which I used to be great at. Spoiler alert: I'm not! Many old (now free after you pay your admission) computer and video games to play. Fun for a couple of hours. Children will enjoy it.

The idea of the place sounds kindof dumb, but it's pretty well presented. Not the greatest…read moredescriptions of everything, but they have a good collection of games from the beginning of the form, and a couple of fun surprises: some rare consoles from the GDR; old games you can play (such as the amazing Crazy Taxi); and exhibits of artistic indie games. Perfect for families of all ages, but this being Germany, they had one game for 18+ called the Painstation, where you could shock each other to see who can take it the longest. Wacky, wacky, wacky.

Free admission. Located in the old SS headquarters. Sections of the original Berlin Wall is here…read moreand you learn the history of the building and the horrific things that occurred during this time frame. This is a sad but educational museum. The hanging displays outside will take a good 2 hours to read and digest. Make sure to find the start and work your way forward, I started at the wrong end. Then after you finish outside go inside the museum to learn more. If you don't like to read, audio tours are available. I learned a lot about Siemens and VW involvement during this era. Shocking! Bathrooms: downstairs and very clean Facility: very clean We came in the winter, it was very cold so dress appropriately.

This is one of several museums in Berlin focusing on the history leading up to, during and post the…read moreHolocaust, World War II, the Nazi atrocities committed against Jews, minorities, LGBTQ and disabled peoples. The museum is located on land that used to be a former gestapo headquarters, along a long section of the Berlin Wall still standing in the city center, now outfitted with exhibits related to the museum as well. The interior of the museum consists of a chronological installation of the rise of Nazism, the both a subversive and swift movement that resulted in mass persecution, incarceration and annihilation of millions of people. They took a lot of care to include photos, images of documents, charts and diagrams of different elements of the Nazi movement, the main perpetrators of atrocities, while also highlighting the lives of those affected, suffering, and killed. The atmosphere inside was somber, though in a way hopeful--if you visit a location like this, (hopefully) you came to respect and learn, be saddened and moved by the past, and be compelled to stand for never again allowing this to happen.* It's terrific that this museum is open 10-8pm daily, and is free of charge. It shows commitment to being accessible and sharing this important story. Audio guides available in different languages. Almost all the displays were in both German and English. Bathrooms available downstairs, there is a library and education center downstairs as well. *I hope this also moves people to take a look at what's going on in the world thru different lenses and perspectives, as there are currently many injustices and oppressive practices less publicized by or more quickly cycled out of the American media. I hope this also prompts individuals to ask whether their own beliefs and actions could result in causing prejudice, hatred or mistreatment toward others not like themselves, and be more accepting of others.

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. It offered a lot of information about Anne, her family, and other…read morepeople they knew. We loved that it was interactive. You could select photo panels that you felt were most important to display for visitors who come after you. We also loved the writing/drawing interactive prompts, prompting visitors to write letters to the future, make memorials, and report antisemitism. The audio provided in your native language in videos was very much appreciated, and it was helpful to use as you walked through. Multiple people could listen at once, or you could listen alone without bothering anyone else with the audio tool provided. I highly recommend visiting this museum for reflection on the stolen life of this child, Anne Frank, and to reflect on what is happening in our own countries and lives now.

Nice little museum hidden in an eclectic alleyway up on the third floor. The alleyway walls are…read morecovered with murals, with a lovely mural of Anne Frank in front of the museum entrance. Provides a timeline of Anne's life on one side with a timeline of happenings in Germany on the opposite wall. At the time of our visit, they had facsimiles of the diary and her baby book on loan from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. There are additional interactive displays, and a movie, if you have the extra time to spend. Admission is 5 Euros for adults. Note they do have a student rate, although the rate wasn't posted.

Small but very informative museum about the walls history, east vs west Germany events, and related…read moreiron curtain era events. Many videos to watch. Museum itself is a little hidden on the 2nd floor of a pirate themed building at the end of the east side (Berlin wall) gallery. The gallery itself is amazing, 1 km of maintained wall with variety of graffiti paintings. Imagine a whole city surrounded by a multi wall DMZ.

As a person who isn't very familiar with European history, I should have been the perfect audience…read morefor The Wall Museum. I just wanted to minimally get some basic information about why the wall was built, what was so bad about it, why it came down, and why that was such a big deal. I really didn't get that. If I remember correctly, admission was 12 euros, which is way too much for what is basically just a bunch of videos played on a loop. There were a few interviews on the videos, but not in any larger context. I felt like the whole experience should have just been a website, since they didn't include many actual artifacts. I left feeling even more ignorant about the history of the wall and ended up going home and reading Wikipedia to get my history lesson.

I love museums and have visited many around the world. The Stasi Museum stands out as a must-see…read moreMuseum in Berlin. It methodically chronicles the history of the East German secret police known at the Stasi. From conception of the Stasi (based on the Soviet KGB) through the fall of East Germany, the museum covers everything. Most of all, the museum helped me understand how East Germans could live with the Stasi and a repressive regime by including example of East German propaganda with explanations of how the regime employed the propaganda to influence public thought. The museum of course presents the villainy of the Stasi, but it contextualizes it for a better understanding of the larger issues at play in geopolitics at the time. As an aside, I have read extensively on the oppression in modern Russia including tactics of the FSB and Russia's informant culture. If you want to understand the oppression of modern Russia, the Stasi Museum presents its historical analog. Time Budget: 2 hours minimum, 3 recommended WiFi is very spotty. Misc: Take Euro coins to use the storage lockers.

This is the old headquarters for the STASI. It is an Uber ride from the city center. It is worth it…read moreto learn the history of what happened here. The museum is 3 floors and easy to take the stairs. There is an elevator is needed. Such an amazing venue with so much information and history. From the history of how it came about, to the original beatings, to psychological abuse, training of new recruits, propaganda posters, audio and video surveillance equipment, and the offices of the members of the STASI left in their original state when raid after the Berlin Wall came down. The archive museum next door is free, but was closed when we came. Coffee shop: there is a coffee shop on the main floor and the third floor. Cash only. But offer coffee, drinks, and some cookies if you need a break. With nice seating area to enjoy your break. The third floor has a video that you can watch about the history of the building and things that went on. Bathroom: very clean and many throughout and free.

From the owner: The Sticker Museum in Berlin presents about 6000 Sticker,…read moremainly Street Art, Skateboard and Streetwear artworks.

My favorite museum on the island. It has the famous gates that are a must see. It sold out for…read morethe day and there was a line at opening so get your tickets ahead online and put them in your smartphone wallet. They have a nice cafe with some good cakes and pastries. I recommend packing a picnic since the food options are limited in the area.

This is the most popular museum on the island, but I was not bowled over considering the wait. BIG…read moreHINT reserve your ticket time slot ahead of time. Even if you buy a multi-pass you still have to reserve a time of visit. The big appeal is the Roman entryway/Courtyard and castle facade. Sometimes you have to see for yourself what all the hype is about. One of the wings is closed and some of the Greek sculptures are on display at a separate building.

Casual vibe - grab a drink and relax with great music. We had a glass of wine...they've got bier of…read morecourse and small baked goods case. Wall signed by all the bands that have played live inside this intimate bar

Now at their third location since 2007. The best yet. Great beer, good food and the Ramones - who…read morecould ask for more?!

Very interesting museum, but its inside a small location. They did a good job packing it with…read moreinformation, but many of the exhibits require you to open doors or slides to get the descriptions. If its packed full of people, then it gets super awkward trying to look over people's shoulders, etc. But, the history is super fascinating, and the displays are a look into the life of a GDR citizen, which has disappeared once the wall came down. Cool stuff, but go on a less busy day to get the full vibe out of the place.

Open 9am to 9pm daily, 365 days a year, this museum is small but a fun, interactive and educational…read moreexperience featuring the history, culture, and daily lives of people during the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) (or in English--German Democratic Republic, GDR). I arrived on a Sunday evening around 7:30pm, and stayed almost until they closed at 9pm. That proved a good time to go since there were only about a dozen other visitors in the museum in that duration. Tickets are €13.50 for full price, €8.00 for discounted tickets for students, disabled, military in service or veterans, and recipients of certain unemployment benefits + 7% VAT. Kids under 6 are free. Tickets are available online or in person; when I was there, there wasn't a line. Inside the museum isn't large, kinda like the size of a large retail store. They really pack it in with tons of information about the life and times of people living during the East German socialist era. From providing background on the political shift post WWII, there's information on how social and economic policies affected everyday transactions--commuting to work, grocery store purchases, print/audio/film media, school courses and extracurriculars, vocations, community events and organizations, military service and leisure activities. They do this with a gamut of interactive displays--there are countless cupboards and drawers that can be opened to display descriptions and memorabilia from that era, or other hands-on elements. Anything from replicated excerpts of magazines and newspapers, recreated canned food labels, audio recordings of propaganda, history on the government officials, to the toys children used to play with, recipes for commonly eaten food, etc... The recreation of a DDR apartment with different rooms--foyer, living room, dining and kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, plus a couple full sized cars that you can sit in--really helps to rewind the clock for visitors to comprehend how life was like. Would definitely recommend a visit! I left feeling very creatively educated on DDR times. Gift shop and bathrooms are available. Parking is available via nearby structure, also reachable by public transit S/U-bahn, bus or tram.