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View of what it was like to live in East Berlin 61 to 89

You can touch all the exihibits here. It give you an idea of what is was like under this Socialist regime. to buy a TV was 4x annual salary, people had money but shops were empty, , and a new car had a 15 year waiting list, and it was a trebant.

Date of experience: November 2019

You've never had it so good

It's hard to believe today that just over 30 years ago half the German population practically lived in a third world country. Amazing exhibits with lots to pick up and handle. Room settings are really interesting showing how the East Germans lived and thier idea of luxury. The…

Okay if you like interactive museums

This museum is full of interactive exhibits, but I tend to prefer more in depth information I can read. It did have some of this, but not as much as I would have hoped. It is geared more for people who like hands-on exhibits, and if that's your thing, this is the museum for you.…

Date of experience: September 2019

Excellent museum

This museum was fascinating. There lots of multimedia and interactive items and the whole experience provided a fascinating insight into the DDR. Two hours flew by. Highly recommended.

Great interactive museum

Definitely something for everyone interested in the reality of how life was in East Berlin. I have never been in such an interactive museum. Great value for money.

DDR Museum, Berlin: Hours, Address, DDR Museum Reviews: 4/5

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