Your visit in the Deutsches Historisches Museum
The Deutsches Historisches Museum Foundation (German Historical Museum) in Berlin is Germany’s national historical museum. We wish you a pleasant stay!
Opening hours
The permanent exhibition on German history is closed and the Zeughaus is being renovated. The Pei Building remains open. The following temporary exhibitions are currently on display:
- Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power
- Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection
Pei Building
The museum is open daily 10 am to 6 pm. The museum is closed on 24 December.
Quiet hours (exhibition’s visit without tours for groups): Tue 4 pm to 6 pm, Sat 10 am to 12 am. You can borrow hearing protection for a deposit.
Admission
Single Ticket:
€ 7 | reduced € 3,50 | free up to 18 years
Combi Ticket (all exhibitions):
€ 10 | reduced € 5 | free up to 18 years
Admission is free on 13 August, 15 September, 3 October, 9 November, and 3 December 2026.
How to get there
Unter den Linden 2
10117 Berlin
Entrance:
Pei Building
Hinter dem Gießhaus 3
10117 Berlin
Tour booking and groups
Guided tours can be found in the event calendar.
Group offers can be found directly at the education section.
Groups of 10 or more (even without a booked tour) must register at our visitor service at least one week in advance.
Accessibility
The Deutsches Historisches Museum strives to be a museum for all: barrier-free and inclusive.
Children and families
Admission for children and minors up to 18 years of age is free.
Buggies for younger children are available for visitors to borrow during their time at the museum. Just ask staff at the information desks in the Pei Building. A baby-changing facility is available in the accessible toilet in the basement of the Pei Building.
Cloakroom
Cloakrooms are available to a limited extent. In the exhibitions please avoid carrying rucksacks, bags or objects larger than 30x20x10 cm if possible.
Climate and Well-being
To ensure a pleasant museum experience and to protect our valuable exhibits, all exhibition rooms are fully air-conditioned. If you feel the cold easily, we recommend that you bring a light jacket or cardigan with you for your visit.
Museum Café
The café is closed as the Zeughaus is closed for essential maintenance work and to prepare the new core exhibition.
A free water dispenser is available in the basement of the Pei Building.
