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Rated 4.6/5
Free museum
Tränenpalast
Berlin, Germany
Always free
Confidence medium historical_landmark, tourist_attraction, historical_place
About this museum
At the Tränenpalast ("Palace of Tears"), visitors explore the poignant human stories of Berlin's divided era, where East and West Germans experienced emotional separations at this historic border crossing. The museum's intimate exhibits trace the personal experiences of those who navigated the complex checkpoint between communist East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. Located at Friedrichstraße Station, this free site offers a powerful, immersive journey through a pivotal moment in German history.
Plan your visit
- Admission: Free admission every day
- Recommended time: Allow 2-3 hours
- Website
- http://www.hdg.de/traenenpalast/
- Phone
- 030 467777911
- Address
- Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |