Bona Ventura

Mitte (Friedrichstrasse) · Berlin

Palace of Tears

Tränenpalast

Museum

The former departure hall of the Friedrichstrasse border crossing, where East Berliners said goodbye to visitors from the West, hence the name. The free permanent exhibition 'Everyday Life in Divided Germany' tells the division through personal stories and original objects.

Address
Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin
Hours
Tue-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat-Sun and holidays 10:00-18:00; closed Mon
Price
Free (hdg.de, 2026)
Price level
€
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • Free entry and right next to S/U Friedrichstrasse: easy to fit in between other sights; free public walk-throughs are booked at the info desk.
  • Closed on Mondays.

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The Bona Ventura app

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