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Top 5: Museums in Berlin

by Katie Skrzek

Aug 19, 2017

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Top 5 / Europe

Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a city rich in history and cultural attractions. Experience the city’s historical and cultural contributions with a visit to these museums.

Bauhaus-Archiv Museum

The museum is home to a collection of sculptures, ceramics, architectural models and furniture in the popular Bauhaus school of architecture and design. Guided tours are available. The museum is closed on Tuesday.

DDR Museum

This interactive museum allows visitors to experience what it was like to live in the former East Germany. Hands-on exhibitions are broken into three areas: public life, state and ideology and life in a tower block. The museum is open daily.

German Museum of Technology

The German Museum of Technology boasts a collection of historical and technical artifacts explaining the history and science behind things we use everyday. Visitors will find everything from boats to cameras, all paying tribute to German engineering.

Neues Museum

Located in the city’s famed Museum Island, the Neues Museum houses an ancient bust of Egyptian queen Nefertiti. The museum underwent a refurbishment, completed in 2009. Visitors will find a stunning collection of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts.

Topography of Terror

The powerful Topography of Terror museum reflects on the Nazi atrocities perpetrated in Germany. The partially outdoor museum is built on the site of the former SS and Gestapo headquarters. The museum offers free admission.

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