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Stasi Museum

Haus 22, Ruschestrasse 103 | Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany
030/553-6854
Ranked #172 of 335 attractions in Berlin
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The former headquarters of the East German secret police. Today, the exhibition includes surveillance and observation technology such as wires and...... more » Owner description: The former headquarters of the East German secret police. Today, the exhibition includes surveillance and observation technology such as wires and hidden infra red beamers for photographs at night. « less
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Of all the sights we visited in Berlin, I found this one the most compelling. We waited for the English tour in the afternoon and had a wonderful guide who talked us through the Museum. I found it so disturbing as it was such recent history. Some of the guides were actually interned there and it wasn't until the 1990s... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A little way out of Central berlin, it is easily reached by U-Bahn. It numerous low key exhibits, some of which pay tribute to victims/opponents of the East German regime, some of which show the lengths to which the Stasi went to spy on dissidents. The recreation of Eric Mielke's office is well done. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

There isn't much else to see in the neighbourhood where the museum is located but it's well worth a visit. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Not the most impressive museum you will ever find, but I think it is a testament to what it was. If you want a good look at what the Stasi was and also what life was like during their rule, this is a good museum to check out. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We arrived very late in the day and were allowed in fro the last 30 minutes prior to closing. The museum had a bunch of artwork and other memorabilia about individuals from the Stasi and those who worked against them. The content was interesting, there were some really cool spy camera & recording devices, but it was still a little... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

They could have done so much more to this museum. There were no guided tours, no audio guides and mainly boring texts on the wall. Almost no things to see, and the café was closed when we had visited the exhibition. Many parts were only in German. However, it was interesting to see an authentic East Germany suburb, only grey... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

What an eye opener. The Stassi were the eyes and ears of the government ans spying on its citizens it did well. This museum shows what they got up to and how they did it. Worth a look in More

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Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We spent an interesting afternoon in what was once the Stasi headquarters. It is probably only of interest to people who have a great desire to know more about life in East Berlin in the DDR and is not very family orientated. There are displays in what were the offices of the ruling hierarchy, although the layout is a little... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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This museum contains little to explain what happened here during the cold war period. It contains anumber of pictures and articles about people who probably suffered at the hands of the STASI and a lot of roped off office furniture More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

The museum sounds like a great place but it really failed to intact with you you just go from one display to another reading blurb on a card next to some spy gear. I was disappointed in it More

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