House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany

Are you looking for an well balanced view of German history after WW2, then visit this museum. But you need enough time and concentration. You will understand political development and live circumstances.

But I think it has to rebuild. Youth need other kind of knowledge transfer with more interaction and using digital media.

The longe invites for a relaxing break between many books.

Beautiful Museum. If you are in Bonn you must go there. It's free. 5 different floor going from 2nd world war to our days.

May 2023: An absolutely excellent museum on three floors. And an underground treat too! All FREE.
Wonderful run though history in sight and sound.
You need the best part of a day.
AND a bit of the Berlin wall too.
The exhibition of Computer era was fascinating too.

I learned so much history about WW2 and German history that I had never heard before. Such an interesting and well put together exhibit. You could spend hours there. If you're not a German speaker, make sure to download Google translate and use the camera feature to translate all the notes on the pictures or you'll miss a lot that even the audio guide doesn't tell you.

This is a wonderful and very interesting place. When you go inside the museum, time stops, which is why it is better to go from the moment of opening so that there is enough time for all the halls with eras of history and get the most impressions and feel the history!

Absolutely a must-visit! What's truly remarkable is that it's completely free to enter and conveniently located right at the metro station.

An audio guide in multiple languages as well as free lockers are available and the museum was not crowded at all even though I was there on a Saturday. Those elements made the experience very good.

The way they narrate history here is simply captivating. The museum beautifully weaves together stories using a rich collection of objects and artifacts, giving you a profound insight into the past.

If you're interested in the history of World wars and their effects on Germany, this is a must visit place for you. This museum tells you a story of the Post war period Germany and how it became one of the largest economies in the world today. It's informative and inspirational at the same time. The entry is free and the cloak room is available on the ground floor.

Truly a must see for every German citizen and everyone who is interested in German and recent European history.

What is especially captivating is the fact that each part of the exhibition is visually and physically enhanced by original objects and artifacts which are telling a story about their past much better than a simple picture or text.

While you can easily spend an entire day here without having seen everything, I’d recommend to split the entire exhibition in at least two visits to better process the vast amounts of information and pictures.

Excellent place to witness the recent history of Germany. Best to go there by public transport.

amazing museum with an extensive collection of exhibits dating from the end of WW2 to the refugee crisis in 2015. you can borrow an audio guide or use your own phone scanning QR codes for an interactive guide through the museum, and there is an actual robot called Eva offering details about exhibits as well. the admission is free with donations appreciated, and there are a cafe, a reading lounge and a shop on site.

Those who love Story (His-story / her Story - history of Germany, make it possible. Free Entry shows its importance. i love His-Story....it is our Story too!!

An information centre with a reference library including extensive audiovisual resources allows visitors to research historical topics in greater detail. The former library of the Gesamtdeutsche Institut (library on the history of the GDR) has been housed in the Haus der Geschichte since 1 January 1994 and is integrated into the information centre. With a catalogue of more than 180,000 volumes amassed over 50 years, it is one of the leading collections on the history of the GDR and of relations between the GDR and the Federal Republic of Germany.

In his government statement of October 13, 1982, right after taking office, Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl called for a collection of German history and the German division after 1945. He presented plans to establish a museum of German history in West Berlin, to be complemented by a House of History of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn dedicated specifically to the West German state. While some feared that a national museum would be viewed as an attempt to kindle a new nationalism, others argued that it was precisely because Germany's past was so complex and wrenching that Germans needed to understand their history. The German Bundestag confirmed the institution in 1989. Helmut Kohl opened the permanent exhibition on June 14, 1994. The first president of the foundation was Hermann Schäfer. In June 2007, Hans Walter Hütter, his long-term representative, was appointed as his successor.

Beautiful and large museum about post-WW2 Germany.
Nice exhibitions/collection and good audiotour.

Definitely worth a visit if you're interested in history and the troubles to rebuild the country after the war. It entails the social, cultural, economical and political problems.

Also good to know, the entry is free.

Definitely plan enough time for this visit and register your name online in advance. The entree is free and all the explanations are in German and English. This museum is also suitable for young kids since they have many interactive displays.

A fantastic museum featuring post-WWII history. The displays are very engaging with a lot of details. Most of the displays are provided in German (obviously) so those who aren’t fluent in the language may miss much of the content. Highly recommend.

Free entrance, nice exhibits, not very crowded, easily access from metro, directly in the museum, nice cafe inside (pay attention that the waitresses speak very little english, so communication might be an issue.

awesome that entry is free. Can enter via Ubahn underground doors directly, instead of exiting Ubahn platforms to surface level. follow the sign for "Haus der Geschichte".
fantastic museum about German recent history after WW2 ended. there are so many displays, so many artefacts like posters, clothing, general things that people used. English speakers should use google glasses/google lens to translate all the posters and German information. there is an english Audio guide which i wish covered more displays.
don't forget to view the foundations from Rome era on the lowest floor.

Very good museum, I was very impressed. We took guided tour, it was possible to take it in German, English and Russian. From the tour we learnt a lot about the history of Germany
There were many different exhibits, which illustrate different historical events, for example, posters and sculptures, as well as toys and cars
It's really worth to be visit, it is always interesting to learn something new about the country

Excellent Museum pointing out German history from 1945- to the present. The museum is quite interesting, take your time to visit. It takes a while to view carefully

Very interesting and informative! I recommend