Museum of the German History, Bonn (must see)
After the capitol of unified Germany returned to Berlin, the former West German government district of Bonn became the so-called Museum Mile of Bonn. The Museum of German History is located at Bundstrasse 9. This is immediately north of the Bonn Art Museum and the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal German Republic.
The museum deals with the recent history of Germany from the end of World War II until today. It occupies an area of 4,000 square meters and it holds over 7,000 artifacts and 160 media exhibits. The political histories of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and East Germany (GDR) are joined in a common thread of discourse and dialogue.
The dream of a German history museum was articulated as early as 1982 by West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The building was designed by architects Ingeborg and Hartmut Rudiger. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are changing and touring exhibitions, a large collection of cartoons, and an excavated Roman cellar.
The museum deals with the recent history of Germany from the end of World War II until today. It occupies an area of 4,000 square meters and it holds over 7,000 artifacts and 160 media exhibits. The political histories of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and East Germany (GDR) are joined in a common thread of discourse and dialogue.
The dream of a German history museum was articulated as early as 1982 by West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The building was designed by architects Ingeborg and Hartmut Rudiger. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are changing and touring exhibitions, a large collection of cartoons, and an excavated Roman cellar.
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Museum of the German History on Map
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
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Beethoven Trail
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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
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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