BlackBox Cold War

5 Jakob Bach Jensen - a month ago

Interesting museum right next to the iconic checkpoint Charlie. The museum tells the visitors about many different aspects of the cold war. Would definitely recommend visiting.

5 charlie just charlie - 9 months ago

great small exhibition about Germany post WWII, the Berlin wall and its effects on international politics. everything is available in English too. the admission is FREE, donations are encouraged.

5 alex Layzell - 5 months ago

fantastic little museum. Full of great content including videos. Primarily in German but lots of English translations.

very good for dyslexics

5 Bash - 4 weeks ago

Great place to visit and learn about Berlin and its history with the Wall. I found the whole experience interesting and informative.

There are interactive videos and information you wouldn't really see anywhere else.

It was €5 euro entry for adults, and we'll worth the price. The museum is small and cost, but expect to be in there for upto 1hr minimum.

5 Oliver Dhir - a month ago

Fascinating display on the Cold War. A small museum meaning you don't spend too long and cram lots of other things in your day. Lots of information particularly on the proxy wars as well as items from the time. Cheapest museum I have been to so far! Cash only so either swing by an ATM or buy the comb-ticket from the Panorama display. We went to both and it is definitely worth it if you are visiting Checkpoint Charlie.

4 BradJill - 4 years ago

One of the interesting attractions at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin is the BlackBox Kalter Krieg Museum (€5 per adult). This is an indoor/outdoor exhibition covering events between 1945-1990 relating to the Cold War.

In the outdoor viewing area there are sections of the Berlin Wall which you can see and take photos. There is also considerable signage and general Cold War era information and facts relating to the Wall and Berlin.

Within Black Box, visitors walk through an exhibition area which is organised in a chronological manner. Wall-to-wall displays, videos and artefacts provide glimpse of life as well as important events of the Cold War era from the early years through the fall of Berlin Wall and Reunification of Germany.

At times some may find the displays a bit time consuming to read through but those with interest will consider them informative and thought provoking - a good reminder for those of us who grew up during the Cold War. You can make your way through the BlackBox at your own pace. Best to allow 30-45+ minutes if you want to cover all at a relaxed pace.

Note: If you are also planning to visit the Asisi Panorama exhibition, you can buy a combination ticket (€12.5 per adult) and save €2.5 on your entry fees.

5 Rajiv Dhir - a month ago

Great little museum. It might be one "room" but you'll spend an hour looking at the objects, displays, videos.