Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Holidays: 11am - 6pm

Public guided tours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:

German: 1pm
English: 3pm

Office (Contact)

Monday - Friday:
Phone: +49 (0)30 553 68 54
E-Mail:info@stasimuseum.de

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The Stasi Museum Berlin

is located in House 1 of the former headquarters of the Ministry for State Security (MfS) of the GDR. House 1 was built in 1960/61 as the official residence of Erich Mielke, who was Minister for State Security from 1957 until the end of the GDR.

Since 1990, the Stasi Museum has been informing visitors about the Stasi and its activities as a “protection and security organ” in the SED dictatorship through various exhibitions at the historical site.

At the heart of the museum are Erich Mielke's office rooms, which have been preserved in their original condition and can be visited as part of the exhibition.

State and party leader Erich Honecker (left) and Erich Mielke (right) salute in front of House 1, February 1980 — State and party leader Erich Honecker (left) and Erich Mielke (right) in front of House 1, February 1980
*Source: Barch, MfS, ZAIG, Fo 885, Bild 158*

Come and visit us

Visitors to the historic ministerial floor

Visit to the museum

The entire exhibition has texts in German and English. Numerous examples of Stasi files, photos and objects illustrate the activities of the State Security.

You can also borrow an audio guide (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish or Polish) for your individual tour.

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Guided tours for individual visitors

Learn more about the Stasi and then explore the historical ministerial floor and the exhibition in the Stasi Museum on your own.

every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
German: 1pm
English: 3pm

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Offers for groups

We offer guided tours of the museum for groups with a knowledgeable guide.
Due to the high demand, we ask you to make your enquiry at least 4 weeks in advance.

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Book your ticket online

Tickets for the exhibition visit and the public guided tours can be purchased at the museum ticket office or booked directly online.

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Approach & map

You can reach us directly from Alexanderplatz by taking the underground line U5 to Magdalenenstraße station, exit Ruschestraße.

Alternatively, you can take the Ring S-Bahn to Frankfurter Allee station and from there either take the U5 towards Hönow for one stop or walk the short distance (approx. 10 minutes on foot).

Please refer to the map for exact directions.

Travelling time from Alexanderplatz: 15 min
Travelling time from Potsdamer Platz: 30 min

Further information on the route network can be found on the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe website.

You can also download and print out our directions and site plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the museum suitable for the disabled?

The museum is accessible for wheelchair users by the seperate entrance with an automatic door left from the main entrance.

There you can reach the lift to the exhibitions and a stairlift to the restroom and the entrance hall.

Is there a Stasi file about me?

To find out whether the MfS collected information about you, please contact the Stasi Records Agency (BStU). Application forms to view Stasi records are also available at our cashier’s desk.

You’ll find more information at the following link:

https://www.stasi-unterlagen-archiv.de/akteneinsicht/privatpersonen/

Are dogs allowed in the museum?

With the exception of guide dogs, no animals may be brought into the museum.