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German Historical Museum

Deutsches Historisches Museum

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The German Historical Museum (DHM) is Germany's national history museum. The museum's permanent exhibition in the Zeughaus is currently being redesigned.

Since its opening in the baroque Zeughaus Unter den Linden, the German Historical Museum (German: Deutsches Historisches Museum (DHM)) has quickly become a magnet for the public and is regularly one of the most visited museums in Berlin. The exhibition on German history in the Zeughaus is closed for the preparation of a new permanent exhibition. The Zeughaus courtyard and the Zeughaus itself are not accessible due to the associated construction work. In the directly adjacent exhibition hall, the Pei-Bau, temporary exhibitions on formative events, developments and people in German history can be seen in a European context.

Architectural highlights: The two DHM buildings

The museum buildings reflect the historical range of the German Historical Museum. The Zeughaus is over 300 years old and was designed by four renowned architects: Johann Arnold Nering, Martin Grünberg, Andreas Schlüter and Jean de Bodt. The exhibition hall contrasts with and complements the historical building and brings it into the modern age. The airy, light-flooded building was designed by the architect Ieoh Ming Pei. It is characterized by its characteristic spiral structure and numerous glass surfaces.

Changing exhibitions at the German Historical Museum

The Pei building (Pei-Bau) houses temporary exhibitions on formative events, developments and people in German history in a European context. The focus is on formative events and people in German history. The temporary exhibitions take place in the modern Pei-Bau and are complemented by specialist lectures and events.

Currently closed! Permanent exhibition: 1,500 years of German history

The Zeughaus is currently closed due to renovation work. A new permanent exhibition is being created from the museum's unique collection, which comprises around one million historical objects. The new exhibition will set new accents and place a special focus on various themed rooms that are dedicated to fundamental questions of German history and illuminate them from different perspectives.

Zeughauskino in the Pei-Bau

Due to the renovation work in the Zeughaus, the Zeughauskino is also located in the Pei-Bau. Its daily changing program reflects the entire spectrum of German and international film.

German Historical Museum: Current events

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Special sale of selected DHM publications

Special sale of selected catalogs, magazines and themed booklets of the Deutsches Historisches Museum in the Pei-BauTranslated with DeepL Price info: Free admission more

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Guided tour with translation into German sign language "Nature and German history"

Once a month and on special occasions, a public guided tour is offered in tandem with interpretation into German Sign Language (DGS). Hearing, hard of hearing and deaf people are invited. In the dialogical tour, educational speakers provide insights into... more

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The evil wolf? Animal images between myths, fairy tales and nature conservation

The "Day of the Wolf" is proclaimed annually by NABU to promote greater acceptance among the population. The themed tour offers an insight into a variety of attributions that have shaped the view of animals over the past centuries and continue to influence... more

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Biodiversity through the ages. Humans and their influence on nature

International Day for Biological Diversity What does ore mining have to do with forestry? What impact did the straightening of the Rhine have in the 19th century? How did a whale support the installation of filter systems in factories? To mark the International... more

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Guided tour for children and families "Of water, forest and meadow"

How has nature shaped the lives of societies and how have ideas about nature changed over the past 800 years? This interactive tour with creative hands-on formats and research tasks invites families with children to explore the relationship between humans... more

Address, Opening Hours and Contact Information

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 Address
Hinter dem Gießhaus 3
10117 Berlin
Phone
+49 (0)30 203 047 50
Internet
www.dhm.de
Opening Hours
Pei-Bau: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the time being, the Zeughaus and the museum café will remain closed due to renovation work.
Accessibility
Stepless access, all exhibition rooms accessible by wheelchair-accessible elevator. Wheelchairs and mobile seating can be borrowed from the information stand. Guided tours for the blind and visually impaired as well as guided tours for the deaf and in simple language.
Admission Fee
Solo exhibition €7, house ticket (all exhibitions) €10, free up to 18 years of age, free admission to the Day of German Unity

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Last edited: 19 February 2026