Former East German Stasi Museum

Former East German Stasi Museum

The former East German Stasi Museum was originally Building 1 in the vast complex at the heart of the former East German Stasi headquarters. Located east of Alexanderplatz at Ruschestraße 103, it is part of a massive gray building complex. With 49 buildings forming a tightly enclosed rectangular layout resembling high walls, there are no prominent address signs, and Building 1 is situated at the very back.

This museum was established in 1990 by civil rights activists at the time, who were committed to developing it into a center for the collection, preservation, restoration, and research of items related to East Germany through joint efforts. Visitors can learn about the work of the Stasi and its opponents from 1945 to 1989 in the history exhibition hall, and see the former office and workspace of Erich Mielke, the last Minister of State Security. The exhibition is divided into three sections: surveillance, repression, and espionage. The displays mainly feature items and technologies used in spying and surveillance activities, such as specially made cameras, telephones, watches, and other espionage equipment.

Stasimuseum Berlin

Why you should go: The only museum in Berlin dedicated to the former East German Stasi

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]