About
The German History Museum, known in German as the Deutsches Historisches Museum or DHM, is a comprehensive museum that traces roughly 2000 years of German history. It occupies the Zeughaus, a historic building on Unter den Linden in Berlin, at number 2, in the 10117 postcode area. The museum sits at the heart of the city's central boulevard, so it is easy to combine with a walk past the surrounding monuments and the nearby streets.
What you will see
The museum presents its material through extensive collections and multimedia presentations, so a visit can move between objects, displays and screens. Because the story covers such a long span, the displays suit both visitors who want a broad overview and those who prefer to linger over particular periods.
- Extensive collections spanning two millennia of German history
- Multimedia presentations alongside the displayed objects
- A historic building in its own right, the Zeughaus, which gives the visit a sense of place
Planning your visit
The museum is a good choice for a half day or longer, especially if you want to read the displays at a relaxed pace. Its central location on Unter den Linden means you can reach it on foot from many parts of the city centre, and you can pair it with other sights along the same avenue. For current opening hours, admission details and any other practical questions, you can call the museum on +49 30 203040 before you go.
If you are interested in how Germany's past has been told and displayed, this museum offers a wide and well-organised way into that subject, set in one of the most visited streets in Berlin.
