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German Spy Museum
Dive into the history and future of spying, from Biblical times to present day, in the former spy capital of the world. Find out if you have what it takes to be a spy at the German Spy Museum!
When you visit the German Spy Museum, you can test your own spy craft. From finding bugs to decrypting coded messages and writing secret messages in disappearing ink. Sending morse code messages, passing a lie detector, and cracking a safe are some of the things a spy must be able to do and you can try.
At the German Spy Museum you can even try your hand at making your way through a laser maze. You’ll have two minutes to try to make it through which ever way you can. Whether you jump, crouch or crawl, you just have to make sure that you don’t touch the laser beams.
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Explore the exciting world of spies -
Test your own spy skills with interactive games -
Learn about the real work of spies
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Explore the exciting world of spies
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Test your own spy skills with interactive games
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Learn about the real work of spies
Leipziger Platz 9,
10117 Berlin
Leipziger Platz 9,
10117 Berlin
Knowledge has always been power, which is why spies have been around as long as human civilisation itself. In ancient Egypt spies were known as “the eyes of the Pharoah”, in Persia King Cyrus referred to them as his many “eyes and ears”, and even General Sun Tzu devoted a whole chapter to spies in his famous “The Art of War”.
During the Cold War, Berlin was where East met West, no where else did the Soviet and NATO powers get into such close contact with each other. This is why Berlin is the best place to learn all about the world of spies. You can visit the German Spy Museum on the former border, the very death strip of the Berlin Wall.
Knowledge has always been power, which is why spies have been around as long as human civilisation itself. In ancient Egypt spies were known as “the eyes of the Pharoah”, in Persia King Cyrus referred to them as his many “eyes and ears”, and even General Sun Tzu devoted a whole chapter to spies in his famous “The Art of War”.
During the Cold War, Berlin was where East met West, no where else did the Soviet and NATO powers get into such close contact with each other. This is why Berlin is the best place to learn all about the world of spies. You can visit the German Spy Museum on the former border, the very death strip of the Berlin Wall.
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ChildrenChild tickets for 6-18 year olds
Free entry for 0-5 year olds accompanied by an adult -
Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 10.00 - 20.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Ticket valid for 3 years after purchase
Tickets cannot be cancelled -
Free access to bathroom
Wheelchair accessible
Free WiFi available
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ChildrenChild tickets for 6-18 year olds
Free entry for 0-5 year olds accompanied by an adult -
Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 10.00 - 20.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Ticket valid for 3 years after purchase
Tickets cannot be cancelled -
Free access to bathroom
Wheelchair accessible
Free WiFi available
- There are public guided tours available, usually on the hour, though they are subject to availability
- There are public guided tours available, usually on the hour, though they are subject to availability
It was a very nice and interesting experience. We especially enjoyed the laser maze. They have a lot of interactive games.
Best experience with this amazing place and staff. I love the ambiance and the people around here. Will definitely come back again.
Top target to visit. Partially misleading name "museum". Even Teenagers enjoyed it as there are plenty of different activities to do.
Lots to see and lots of information however we thought there was more to do. It was quite busy even though midweek and lots of children monopolising the exhibits. Definitely worth a visit and maybe a private tour would give you more interaction
The views where amazing and we enjoyed all the time spent there hopefully next time we get to visit Austria, I love everything about Germany.
An amazing museum, a must-visit, with beautiful decorations and sections, a very beautiful exterior of the museum:))
It was like stepping into a real-life spy movie! From the gadgets to the interactive exhibits, I was hooked from the moment I walked in. Learning about the history of espionage and seeing how spies operated was not only fascinating but kinda thrilling, too. Plus, getting to test out some of the spy gear? Absolutely epic. If you're into cloak-and-dagger stuff or just looking for a fun and unique museum experience, this place is definitely worth a visit.
The musem is really interactive, there are many tasks to solve, and a fun photo booth! The maze is really fun, but take into account that there can be long lines, so plan to spend at least 3 hours there.
Bought tickets online for a timed visit. Went on a Sunday in October, the place wasn’t busy. Many interactive activities for kids. Although I wouldn’t have visited the place without kids. Good location right on Potsdamer Platz
This museum was a lot of fun. You will learn about the history of espionage and the various ways information was gathered covertly. Quite a few interactive puzzles and a section on James Bond.
Spent an excellent 90 mins here with my 16 year old. We both enjoyed the interactive nature of the displays & learnt lots in a very fun way!
A great museum fully spanning all angles of spying from east-west germany, film, interactive, and great fun. Well worth a visit!
Good fun for a family to pass an hour max. Some really interesting pieces on display. A lot of James Bond pieces also It’s a free attraction on the welcome Berlin card
This is a wicked place to go, it’s full of James Bond type gadgets BUT the thing is this is real life stuff that actually happened… You could spend literally hours in here especially if you absorb everything that they have to offer and you can play with… €14:50 each for an adult ticket just walking in off the street - in mid November 2023
Topical museum about spies in history. The museum has a nice summary of several know and less known secrete agents and a large section of tools/devices used by them in modern history. Get dressed with comfortable clothes to have a chance of beating the laser maze !
This is a very hands-on museum, far more so that most I visited in Berlin. Kids will be very interested. I enjoyed the array of spy gadgets and the secret code presentation. I should have budgeted more time to take it all in.
From the moment we entered through ‘security’ we were kept amused and educated by the great mix of written and interactive displays. Intrigued to see how weapons were disguised in every day objects and the skills required to be a great spy. We tried the lie detector, lip reading and laser obstacle course as well as writing in invisible ink and breaking into a safe. Felt worthy of having our photos taken in the opening scenery from James Bond films. A must do for any Berlin trip!
Great interesting and interactive museum with good exhibits. Some james bond memorabilia as well! The children were enjoying this throughout.
Interesting place to visit. Very interactive for sure, mixing it with a lot of history and events. Clean tidy place also. Prices good.
We had a great time at this museum. It was very interactive and this was good for adults as well as younger people. We spent around 2 hours here - possibly could have spent longer but we didn't interact with everything or do the spy maze. Note - long dresses aren't ideal for the spy maze but we did enjoy seeing the teenagers try it out. All in all it looked like everyone in here was having a great time!
One of the best museums in Berlin, went with some friends whilst traveling and was amazed - we all enjoyed it so much! Very informative and fun, so many interactive points that cater no to everyone, not just kids!
The history of espionage from ancient times. Full of interesting displays, interactive exhibits (great for kids), spy equipment and interesting facts. We easily spent several hours there.
Bella e divertente esperienza per bambini ed adolescenti consigliato quando sei a Berlino in vacanza con la famiglia!
Oj oj oj, spännande med ett sådant museum! Laserhinderbanan var bra, men också de olika utmaningarna man skulle göra. Enda minuset var att det var för mycket kö till de roligaste sakerna.
Cooler Familienausflug Buchung vorab nur bei 100% Sicherheit zu empfehlen, die gebuchte Zeit ist nicht verschiebbar Für Kinder im Schulalter zu empfehlen, da es doch viel zu lesen gibt
Interessant gemacht mit vielen Aktionen zum ausprobieren…. Besonders der Laser Parcours ist toll. Interessant für jung und alt
Documenti ed articoli vari legati allo spionaggio, sia tedesco sia internazionale. E' consigliato sia ad adulti sia a bambini. E' presente anche una sala dove, per gioco, ci si può mettere alla prova nel tentativo di superare una serie di allarmi tracciati coi laser. Nota negativa: ho trovato assurdo dover uscire da una parte e rientrare poi da un'altra per poter accedere al guardaroba. In caso di freddo o maltempo non è proprio una cosa gradita.
Definitiv einen Besuch wert! Am besten vorab das Ticket holen, wenn man in den Ferien unterwegs ist, dafür muss man auch nicht übermäßig viel warten. Hat allen Spaß gemacht.
Wir waren in den Ferien dort und trotzdem war es nicht überfüllt.Es gab viele ausgestellte Sachen die sehr unter waren.Es gab einen Raum mit einem Laser Parkour der sehr viel Spaß gemacht hat. Es gab auch Kopfhörer auf denen man sich Texte anhören konnte.Was am besten war war ein kleiner Luftschacht durch den man Klettern konnte.
Es war sehr toll, dass man sehr viel auch selbst ausprobieren konnte. Tolle Erfahrung. 2 Stunden voll genossen! Lohnt sich total.
Super Museum, eine sehr interessante und interaktive Ausstellung. Alle Male ein Besuch wert. Der Preis ist happig, aber noch in Ordnung.
Durch den online Kauf des Tickets, keine Wartezeiten am Einlass. Ausstellung sehr interessant und interaktiv gestaltet. Unbedingt weiter zu empfehlen.
Das Spionage-Museum ist auch sehr interessant. Es befindet sich direkt am Potsdamer Platz und beschäftigt sich mit verschiedenen Spionagetechniken und Spionagegeräten. In diesem Museum konnte der Besucher auch alles anfassen und ausprobieren. So war z. B. auch ein Lügendetektor vorhanden. Es muss auch ein Eintrittsgeld entrichtet werden. Bei Vorlage meines Schwerbehindertenausweises gab es einen Preisnachlaß. Ein Besuch lohnt sich für Groß und Klein. Sehr sehenswertes Museum.
Een leuke en illustratieve tentoonstelling. Natuurlijk met een hoog James Bond gehalte. Maar toch zeker de moeite waard
Sehr informatives, spannendes und interessantes Museum- leider haben wir mit 2 Stunden zuwenig Zeit eingeplant da es wirklich viel zu lesen, sehen und ausprobieren gibt (Lügendetektor 😊). Wir kommen wieder wenn wir in Berlin sind!
Ein wundervolles Museum mit spannenden Informationen und vielen Möglichkeiten zum Rätseln! Für Groß und Klein geeignet.
Das Museum war super spannend, mit sehr vielen aktiven Ausstellungen, ein Spaß für die ganze Familie
Sehr liebevolle und detaillierte Ausstellung. Man könnte Stunden hier verbringen. Viele interaktive Punkte und Interviews mit Zeitzeugen
Eines der besten Museum, das ich je gesehen habe. Historisch höchstspannend, auch die aktuellen Themen hervorragend ausgearbeitet. Tolle Möglichkeiten zur Interaktion.
Sehr spannende und interaktive Ausstellung. Auf sehr eindrucksvolle Art und Weise erhält man einen Einblick in die Spionageaktivitäten und -praktiken vieler Geheimdienste weltweit - vom Mittelalter bis heute. Spannend sind auch die ausgestellten Techniken - teils historische, teils sehr neue. Hier kann man ohne Probleme einen Tag lang verweilen... Das Spionagemuseum ist definitv ein Besuch wert!
Als es regnete sind wir zum Leipziger Platz gefahren und sind in diese tolle Ausstellung gegangen. Großartig was hier zur Spionage alles zusammen getragen wurde. Die Dokumentation über Spionage fängt am Eingang schon vor über 2000 Jahren an. An elektronischen Schautafeln super dargestellt. Alles ist so aufwendig und interessant dargestellt, dass wir über 2 Std. benötigten. An viele Dinge wird man wieder erinnert. Auch eine schöne Zeitreise. Der Eintrittspreis von € 15,00 / Pers. lohnt sich.
Tolles Museum , sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und alles da, was Spionage ausmacht. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Hervorragend aufgebautes Museum. Tolle Attraktionen für Kinder und Erwachsene. Man kann einmal für eine kurze Zeit in die Tätigkeiten eines echten Agenten Einblick nehmen. Natürlich darf in einem Museum wie diesem auch 007 nicht fehlen. Sehr zum weiterempfehlen.
Wunderbar!! Sehr Gut!! Interessant!!! Das Museum ist lang und gründlich. Es lehrt über den Erstenweltkrieg, Zweiteweltkrieg, und der Kalter Krieg.
Museo per bambini e non solo. Tanti oggi storici e contemporanei sullo spionaggio. Molto interattivo e quindi consigliato come complemento alla storia di Berlino del dopo guerra. Consigliato.
Traumerlebnis mit meinem Partner! Wir haben sehr viel Spass hehabt ud werden dieses Museum bestimmt wieder besuchen
Desde los más pequeños hasta los mayores, hay pruebas de pericia e interactividad muy interesantes y divertidas para todos. Las vitrinas llenas de objetos inimaginables. Multimedia al servicio de la didáctica y la diversión. No te lo pierdas!
Muy buena opción para los interesados en el tema. Es muy completo, muy bien armado, con mucha información, dinámico y divertido con partes interactivas.
Både jag och mina barnbarn 9 och 11 år hade stor behållning av museet. Barnen är duktiga på engelska och klarade de flesta instruktionerna.
Het museum geeft veel informatie over het spionage-verleden. Er is veel te lezen, maar gelukkig ook te bekijken en te doen. Door het doseren van het aantal bezoekers kan je overal goed bij. Aanrader dus, ook met kinderen. Wat mij betreft vanaf een jaar of 10-12.
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