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Mitte (Museum Island) · Berlin

German Historical Museum (Pei Building)

Deutsches Historisches Museum (Pei-Bau)

Museum

Germany's national history museum. The baroque Zeughaus and its permanent exhibition are closed for renovation, so in 2026 you visit I. M. Pei's glass-and-stone exhibition hall behind it, which runs serious temporary shows on German history.

Address
Unter den Linden 2, 10117 Berlin
Hours
Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00; closed 15 Oct 2026 and 24 Dec
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Pei Building single ticket EUR 7, combi ticket for all exhibitions EUR 10, reduced EUR 3.50/5, free under 18 (dhm.de, 2026)
Price level
€
Free entry
3 October, 9 November and 3 December 2026
Also free for: Under 18s free

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Good to know

  • The Zeughaus permanent exhibition is closed for renovation; only the Pei Building is open.
  • Entry is free on 3 October, 9 November and 3 December 2026.
  • Quiet hours without group tours: Tue 16:00-18:00 and Sat 10:00-12:00.

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