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Tränenpalast
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- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Phone
- 030 467777911
- Website
- Visit site
- Address
- Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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.
Admission and verification
Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.
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Visit notes
- Free admission every day
- Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM -
- Allow 2-3 hours
- Verified Oct 5, 2025
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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM -
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Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.
Listing quality
- 2 public sources linked
- Official website available
- Map listing available
- Photo preview available
- 4.6 rating from 6,690 reviews
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 |
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