Deutsches Historisches Museum

German Historical Museum: History that truly sparks children’s curiosity

The German Historical Museum Unter den Linden is Germany’s national history museum and one of the largest of its kind worldwide. A visit with children doesn’t have to feel like a school lesson: original exhibits and large-format presentations are impactful even without prior knowledge, and the exhibitions are structured so that children can explore them independently. Important to know: The Zeughaus is being renovated, so the general exhibition on German history is closed. Visitors access the Pei Building with its temporary exhibitions, and the entrance is located Hinter dem Gießhaus. Currently, there is a large exhibition on nature and German history, as well as a look into the museum’s own collection. The café is closed due to construction, but there is a free water station in the basement.

Explorer Booklet, Family Sunday, and Free Admission up to 18

Admission is free for visitors up to 18 years old; adults pay 7 Euros for one exhibition or 10 Euros for all. The family ticket for two adults and up to three children costs 18 Euros and is only available at the ticket counter, not online. This makes the museum one of the most affordable indoor activities for children in Berlin. A free explorer booklet is available, which guides children through the nature exhibition with tasks, telling the story of Moby the beluga whale, who got lost in the Rhine in 1966. Regular family tours are offered, a special holiday program during the Berlin school holidays, and workshops for elementary school classes. Strollers can be borrowed at the information desks, and there is a changing table in the accessible restroom.