Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Berlin Wall Museum at Check Point Charlie

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3.3/5
(13.7K) · History museum in Berlin, Germany
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Museum focusing on the history surrounding the Berlin Wall, including an exhibit of instruments people used to escape.

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May 1, 2025
I’ve been here three times. Once twenty years ago, another time six years ago and also April 2025. This museum has gone seriously downhill compared to when I first visited, when it was excellent. I…Full review by Pauly1975
May 1, 2025
Checkpoint Charlie is a must visit not only because of it's significant political interest but because it's also the chance to get an iconic photo. The original signposts stating you are entering and…Full review by jordanellie41
Apr 29, 2025
Checkpoint Charlie is one of the best known sites in Berlin. It became a symbol of the Cold War itself, representing the separation of East and West. The checkpoint itself is very small and there’s n…Full review by MrZeeLee
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Just a stone's throw away from the famous crossing point between the two Berlins, the Wall Museum-House at Checkpoint Charlie may a…
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When the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, Rainer Hildebrandt established this museum which was later relocated to a spot near the C…
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how much is this museum?
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€5
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Can you pay on the day or is it best to pre book. If so what's the best website. Thank you in advanced
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Yes, you can. No need to worry about that. On the other hand, the price is not worth the "experience". Anyway, it's your choice, Aidan. Good luck!
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How much time is needed to view the museum? So excited to visit Berlin.
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The checkpoint Charlie museum itself (paid entry one ) at least a couple of hours. I'd say a good hour to look at the visual timeline in the area & same again for topography of terrors …
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The checkpoint Charlie museum itself (paid entry one ) at least a couple of hours. I'd say a good hour to look at the visual timeline in the area & same again for topography of terrors which Is just around the corner. Would highly recommend a tour with fat tire tours. They gave us a great overview of the city which then gave us ideas of what we wanted to see for the rest of the trip.
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Hi I had my official passport stamped in Checkpoint Charlie last summer. And now Im applying as an au pair in …
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Hi I had my official passport stamped in Checkpoint Charlie last summer. And now Im applying as an au pair in Luxembourg where theyre asking for all the copies of all the pages on it. When I read all the comments in the internet.. now Im having a feeling that I made a super stupid decision. Is there anybody here who got questioned and refused by the government officials because of that souvenir stamp?
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I'm afraid I can't help, I have never had this done to me and wasn't even aware that it was a thing. That sounds like something I would like though :) I really hope its not a …
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I'm afraid I can't help, I have never had this done to me and wasn't even aware that it was a thing. That sounds like something I would like though :) I really hope its not a problem and you enjoy Luxembourg, I don't see why it would be a problem though
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