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In order to prevent the further spread of the corona virus, the memorial will be closed to visitors until January 17, 2021. During this time there will be no guided tours or seminars and our exhibitions will remain closed.
This measure has been decided in agreement with the Senate Department for Culture and Europe for all memorials and museums in Berlin.
We regret that this measure is necessary and ask for your understanding.
Karl Wilhelm Fricke
The freelance journalist documented openly political persecution and injustice in the GDR in both press and radio in the 1950s. He was one of several hundred people who were abducted by the Ministry of State Security in West Berlin.
In our virtual guided tour Hans-Jochen Scheidler speaks about his experiences as political prisoner in the Stasi prison in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen.
Watch the VideoUntil 30 December 2020, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission free.
Due to the current situation, the special exhibition will remain closed for the time being.
To the exhibitionGenslerstraße 66, 13055 Berlin
Phone: 030 / 98608230
Open: 9 am - 6 pm