Stasi Museum

Stasimuseum (Haus 1)

The secret-police boss’s office, left as it was

Hours

Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00–18:00

Tickets

Adults €12, reduced €9

Address

Ruschestraße 103, House 1, the former East German State Security headquarters

The headquarters of East Germany’s Ministry for State Security, the Stasi, now houses the museum. On the upper floor sits Erich Mielke’s office and secretary’s room, kept with the original furniture. Exhibits run through hidden bugs, disguised cameras and files kept on ordinary citizens. Texts lean German, so time your visit to an English tour if one is running. The mood is heavy, so plan something lighter afterward.