Experience
VIRTUAL.
INTERACTIVE.
SPECTACULAR.
The COLD WAR MUSEUM Unter den Linden makes this important historical period finally accessible in the heart of the capital of the Cold War. intergenerational, connecting and future-oriented as a high-tech museum 4.0 accessible and experienceable.
This international complex of topics in its epochal dimension is not only about nuclear armament/deterrence, the manifold proxy conflicts and worldwide espionage, but also about the 'peaceful' competition of the systems in science, research, technology, sports and economy. Prominent examples are certainly the 'Space Race' or the Olympic Games.
The Cold War Museum Berlin sees itself as an objective, fact-based guide to the complex of international topics. The new museum wants to serve as a platform and connecting "bracket" for all museums and exhibitions related to this extensive topic. Its aim is to arouse the interest of all visitors and to make them want to delve deeper and deeper into this complex topic. Also by pointing out the visit of further events, exhibitions and museums. Series of events with lectures, panel discussions and other exciting offers will also take place on site in the heart of the cultural metropolis.
EXPERIENCE
THE LEAP
Experience the leap, time travel, be the border guard who jumped over the barbed wire when the wall was built, be the photographer who captured the moment... which is now history as a world famous photo. The VR 360° experience at the Cold War Museum Berlin. Get your ticket now. Don't miss it!
EXPERIENCE
THE FLIGHT
Fly through the Swiss Alps as a wingsuit commander in a Soviet red or American blue wingsuit and show what you've got. Also compete against each other in a duel and master the challenges of the skies. Who has the better body control? Who is the better wingsuit commander?
COLD WAR MUSEUM
FAQs
The COLD WAR MUSEUM Berlin shows the international history of the Cold War and how this conflict shaped the lives of people worldwide over four decades. It is important to us to highlight both sides of the conflict ("Two Sides of the Same Story") and to offer information about East and West in all thematic areas.
All content of the exhibition is presented digitally, via touch-screen monitors, QR codes, VR and AR. In addition, there are numerous impressive exhibits such as an S-75 anti-aircraft missile, an original Olympic torch from 172.
A selection of all topics can be found here: Topics
At the moment, you can access all content in German and English. Other languages will follow shortly.
- Bring your smartphone and headphones.
- Log in to the wifi.
- Use The Touch Screens to access the content of the exhibition texts, images and video material in the museum.
- In addition, there are various QR codes that you can use to access explanations of the exhibits, eyewitness videos, and our AR Experience.
The museum should be visited by children and young people under 15 years of age only when accompanied by adults.
The museum has an elevator and is suitable for wheelchair users. However, since the exhibition is very visually designed, people with a visual impairment can only perceive the contents of the exhibition to a limited extent.
THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF A WORLD-RENOWNED ART MUSEUM, AN ENTERTAINMENT-ORIENTED INNOVATIVE HISTORY MUSEUM AND A TREND-SETTING DEVELOPMENT IN THE ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM SEGMENT SERVES AS THE BASIS FOR THE LATEST PROJECT: THE COLD WAR MUSEUM BERLIN.
