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German Spy Museum Berlin

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German Spy Museum Berlin

The German Spy Museum Berlin gives a unique insight into the gloom of espionage right where the Wall once divided the city. Visitors are welcome to use the most recent multimedia-based technology to detect all the bizarre and sneaky methods of agents and secret services.
An exciting time travel from spying in ancient Bible history to the present and future right in the middle of the capital of spies. Decipher a range of secret codes, negotiate the laser maze, see how secure your favourite password is and hack in to your favourite websites!

The Enigma Machine

Perhaps the best-known encryption machine of the Second World War, an original Enigma I can be viewed in the German Spy Museum.

Bulgarian Umbrella

The umbrella poisoning of September 1978 in London is one of the most famous targeted assassinations in spy history. A replica of the suspected weapon is part of the exhibition.

Da Vinci Cryptex: History or Fiction?

Popularized in the book and film of The Da Vinci Code, the cryptex draws inspiration from other sources and was first created in 2004.

ZVOUK lipstick camera

Intelligence agencies are well-versed in hiding cameras in a number of unassuming objects and locations.

Odour Capture

Everybody leaves unique traces – not just their fingerprints, but also their smell. Tracker dogs have been used to search for people for centuries.

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Finding Bugs

At the height of the Cold War, the KGB bugged an office. Use a bug detector to find the listening devices.

Laser Maze

The laser maze is the competitive highlight at the German Spy Museum and a fun challenge for families, kids birthday parties and school groups and as a team building activity.

Lie Detector

Go head to head in a high stakes interrogation using our high-tech lie detector. Sensors on the table measure metrics such as blood pressure and heart rate to help you separate fact from fiction.

Decrypting Messages

Learn about the ciphers developed by the Ancient Greeks and Romans and then use your cryptographic skills to decode secret messages.

Geschichte

Famous Secret Agents and Spies

Spies have often changed the course of history, by influencing diplomacy and even the outcomes of conflicts. Many remain nameless, however some agents are amongst the well known figures of history.

Military Intelligence and Spy Agencies

These specialized organizations are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and utilizing information critical to national security and strategic planning.

Berlin in the Cold War

At the frontier of the East-West conflict, Berlin became the Capital of Spies, a hotbed of covert actions and intelligence operations. The city's pivotal role in espionage and a number of historic events have profoundly shaped modern history

Our Offer for Groups

A trip or day out with family, friends or colleagues is always a special experience. The German spy museum is a great place to visit at any time of year!

Family Outings

The museum covers the history of espionage, with a focus on the Cold War. In addition to displays and artefacts there are a number interactive exhibits, ensuring the experience is engaging for all age groups.

School Trips to the Spy Museum

We offer tours to visiting school classes, and can adapt any tour to fit the needs of your teaching plan. We currently offer the a range of specialist tours.

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Scouts, informants, agents, coders and fakers

belong to the oldest professions in the world. No place would be better-suited for a spectacular tribute to the protagonists of this international gloom of espionage than Potsdamer Platz in the centre of Berlin – the Capital of Spies. There, in 2015, the German Spy Museum Berlin opened in a 3.000 m² (32.000 sq ft) exhibition space.


Stories from near and far back in the past of espionage are being told in the German Spy Museum Berlin in more than 1.000 exhibits. It bridges thousands of years by displaying e. g. a cipher technique invented by Julius Caesar, which is still being used today. It depicts the fascinating secret service methods of Oliver Cromwell, of Napoleon, of both sides in World War I and II and of the Cold War.

What is there to see in the German Spy Museum?

In addition to exhibits, the museum features a variety of multimedia and interactive stations. The collection showcases a wide range of tools used in spycraft, from an Enigma encoding machine to hidden cameras and lethal umbrellas. Film enthusiasts will also enjoy a selection of memorabilia from iconic spy movies.

The Spy Museum is both interactive and informative. In addition to exhibits and multimedia experiences, you can test your own spy skills by sweeping for bugs, encoding messages and maneuvering through the laser maze.

On average, a visit lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on how thoroughly you engage with the exhibitions. Even with time-slot tickets, you can stay as long as you like (until 8 p.m.).