Exhibition
Berlin
World history was made at Checkpoint Charlie. Not only the objects and documents here, but also the presentation of German reunification in our museum are witnesses to it. Since 1962 visitors learned about successful escapes under, on and over the ground, as well as the courage of people whose desire for freedom was greater than their fear.
The world
Checkpoint Charlie was and remains a symbol of global division and unity. The Mauermuseum – Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie honours NATO’s international mission for freedom, as well as that of politicians such as President Ronald Reagan and Hans-Dietrich Genscher. Current conflicts and human rights violations by dictators are documented.
Collection
The collection at the Mauermuseum – Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie shows that the museum grew naturally over time. Friendships with escape accomplices brought the escape artefacts to us. Through our human rights work we also received numerous items and artworks from activists and artists. Overall the collection constitutes a unique variety that distinguishes our museum and makes it one of a kind.
Working for freedom
Our special exhibits are devoted to current topics. We show our commitment to human rights and the freedom of Mikhail Khodorkovsky. We have fought for his freedom for three-and-a-half years.
Christmas and New Year 1971/1972
With hammer, shovel and knife into freedom?
Three young people, all under twenty. At the risk of their lives, they dared to do the seemingly impossible.