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Exterior of Mauershop im Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, with historic buildings and street scene showing museum
Checkpoint Charlie guard post with American and German flags, military police car, and wet street during Cold War era Berlin
Remaining sections of the Berlin Wall with colorful graffiti and street art displayed in an urban plaza with historic buildin
Exterior of Mauershop im Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, with historic buildings and street scene showing museum
Exterior of Mauershop im Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, with historic buildings and street scene showing museum

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a museum at the historic Checkpoint Charlie border crossing on Friedrichstrasse, telling the story of Berlin's division through original artifacts and personal accounts. It was founded on October 19, 1962, shortly after the Berlin Wall was built.
The museum was founded on October 19, 1962, not long after construction of the Berlin Wall began. It started as a protest against the barrier and a support point for people seeking help to cross.
You will see original items from real escape attempts, including a hot air balloon, a mini submarine, cars, and an aircraft used to cross from East to West Berlin. Many were donated by the refugees who used them.
No, a guided tour is not included with this ticket. This is a self-guided museum visit, so you move through the exhibition halls at your own pace, spending as much time as you like at each display.