Mielke's desk

House No. 1

Address
Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte Normannenstr.
Ruschestr. 103, Haus 1
10365 Berlin

Opening Times
Monday to Friday:   11.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday:    2.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Jan 23rd: 11.00am - 6.00pm
Jan 24th: 9.00am - 6.00pm

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Our museum is located in the House 1 in the central complex of the Ministry for State Security in Berlin-Lichtenberg, in which Erich Mielke, last minister for State Security, had his seat. You can visit his offices which are preserved in their original state. Added are a lot of exhibits that sample the activities of the State Security, the different aspects of the political system and the resistance and opposition in the GDR. [more »]

You reach the museum by underground line U5, station Magdalenenstr., or by the Ringbahn, station Frankfurter Allee. [more »]

Visitor groups can be guided through the exhibition by an experienced guide, who will give you detailed information – please book that arrangement before!  In addition we offer lectures, talks and discussions with time witnesses. [more »]


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