Museum of the German History, Bonn (must see)
The Museum of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany is one of Germany’s most popular museums, welcoming around 850,000 visitors annually. This dynamic institution offers a compelling journey through German contemporary history-from the end of World War II to the present day.
The museum’s permanent exhibition, titled “Our History. Germany since 1945,” showcases over 7,000 artifacts along with 160 interactive media stations. Key exhibits include tangible fragments of the Berlin Wall, a vintage 1950s cinema setup, the actual Chancellor’s train carriage, Honecker’s arrest warrant, and East Germany’s first “Green Card” for foreign IT specialists.
What sets the museum apart is its experiential design, aimed at making history engaging and relatable. Visitors can sit in reconstructed parliament seating to simulate voting, explore immersive media terminals with time-witness testimonies, and wander through a reconstructed 1950s film theatre.
The museum also features a well-equipped information centre and library, containing over 180,000 volumes dedicated to German Democratic Republic history and inter-German relations. In addition, it regularly hosts changing temporary exhibitions and public programs, including themed retrospectives, film showings, lectures, and panel discussions.
The museum’s permanent exhibition, titled “Our History. Germany since 1945,” showcases over 7,000 artifacts along with 160 interactive media stations. Key exhibits include tangible fragments of the Berlin Wall, a vintage 1950s cinema setup, the actual Chancellor’s train carriage, Honecker’s arrest warrant, and East Germany’s first “Green Card” for foreign IT specialists.
What sets the museum apart is its experiential design, aimed at making history engaging and relatable. Visitors can sit in reconstructed parliament seating to simulate voting, explore immersive media terminals with time-witness testimonies, and wander through a reconstructed 1950s film theatre.
The museum also features a well-equipped information centre and library, containing over 180,000 volumes dedicated to German Democratic Republic history and inter-German relations. In addition, it regularly hosts changing temporary exhibitions and public programs, including themed retrospectives, film showings, lectures, and panel discussions.
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Sight Name: Museum of the German History
Sight Location: Bonn, Germany (See walking tours in Bonn)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bonn, Germany (See walking tours in Bonn)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Bonn, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Bonn
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bonn is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bonn Introduction Walking Tour
In 12 BC or thereabouts, the Roman army established in the Rhine valley, a large military encampment called "Castra Bonnensis." Literally "Fort Bonn." Built of wood at first and then replaced by stone, the fort lasted well into the 5th century AD.
The old fort materials were used to build Bonn's 13th century walls. The medieval city formed around the Romanesque church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The old fort materials were used to build Bonn's 13th century walls. The medieval city formed around the Romanesque church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Beethoven Trail
One of the most recognized music geniuses, whose works remain mainstays of the classical music repertoire around the world, Ludwig van Beethoven saw the light of day in Bonn in 1770. Needless to say that the legacy of the city’s most famous resident is highly respected and honored today. Indeed, Beethoven's presence is still very much felt throughout Bonn, encountering visitors in many... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles