The Anti-War Museum was founded in 1925 by the Berlin pacifist and anarchist Ernst Friedrich, who had denounced the horrors of World War I in his photographic documentary "War on War," published a year earlier. His collection was destroyed by the Nazis in 1933. in 1982, 15 years after his death, the anti-war museum was reopened. Friedrich's grandson Tommy Spree and a dedicated group of volunteers - among them many teachers - have been caring for visitors and the museum ever since. As a non-profit organization, it is largely financed by donations.
The Anti-War Museum displays photos, documents and objects from both world wars, including medals, war-glorifying postcards, diaries and letters from soldiers and photos of seriously wounded soldiers. Also on display are war toys from past centuries. A large world map provides information about current trouble spots. The exhibition also deals with modern weapons of war such as chemical and biological warfare agents. An air-raid shelter from World War II, furnished with original objects, conveys an impression of the oppressive atmosphere of bombing nights. Special exhibitions deal with current topics of the peace movement.
- Monday-Sunday 16:00 - 20:00
If you would like to schedule a group visit, please contact us at 030-402 86 91.
Brüsseler Straße 21, 13353 Berlin
+49 (30) 45 49 01 10
+49 (30) 41 72 98 68
Admission price
Free admission.
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For groups also free admission.
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Accessibility
Due to the stairs to the basement, unfortunately only the first floor is accessible for wheelchair users.
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