Wall Museum - Checkpoint Charlie

Loads of everything. This museum is overflowing with original items and fascinating information pieces. I would say this museum has some of the largest collections of original pieces of any of the Cold War themed museums in Berlin that I went to. Loads of items focusing on the Cold War. A lot of it focuses on the smuggling of people from the east to west of Berlin. There are also pieces up until modern times with areas on Ukraine and modern Russian conflicts. Nice museum with one of the best gift shops on my Berlin visit.

Checkpoint Charlie is a piece of history and worth a visit. Long line of visitors waiting to have their photo taken outside the replica checkpoint makes it feel over touristy. Worth taking time to walk round the square and read the history but didn’t go to the museum having read other reviews. There is a remaining piece of the wall in the corner by the museum but it’s rather sad and tatty. Large shop full of tourist souvenirs but didn’t go inside as again aimed purely at tourists.

One of the most incredible museums I've ever had the opportunity to visit. I spent over 5 hours there, and history permeated the entire exhibition. Unmissable.

Phenomenal. HUGE museum. First floor very small but the second level is absolutely massive. It would take you 12 hours to read everything. Amazing museum. It honestly has so many genuine artifacts in it it’s astonishing. Don’t forget to take your antidepressants before going though! After 2 hours and reading all of the stories, I felt my body getting heavier, starting to become filled with grief. I couldn’t take anymore for one day. The history of Berlin is filled with such brutality and this museum only covers the Soviet rein during the era of the Berlin Wall. We’re not even talking about the Nazi rein before it. The human race is despicable. But I suppose museums like this are important to ensure good people remember so that they resist such things happening again.

It opens even on Christmas Eve. I really appreciate that. This is quite informative with many materials and records. There’re translations with different language everywhere, and even for the words on some photos. The ticket is not cheap but worth it. If you want audio guide you could purchase it at 5 euro. But sometimes you need to Google when you read the descriptions, because sometimes the background or explanation are not there.

A great museum. Way bigger than expected, and almost TOO much information, by brain was boggled. But extremely good and moving, very very interesting. 4 * because despite being good the entry price would be better slightly cheaper, it’s a bit much for what you get.

Comprehensive history of the Cold War in Berlin with as much detail as you could possibly want, but lots of reading (Information provided in German, Russian, English and French)! If you're not much of a reader or if you're after a quick overview, this museum will be difficult. If you are a strong reader and you're interested, allow a few hours, it's excellent! They also charge extra if you want to take photos, which seems a bit odd.

excellent history, multilingual text. much to read and see, even after 2 hours there was still displays on Ukraine and Korea to experience. it was also the weekend of 35 years of the wall coming down, with extra temporary exhibitions outside.