Amazing Museum! The place is very huge, well planned and maintained, so take your time visiting it. Free entrance, so you can always come back once you're more familiar with the German language, but some are translated in English and you can listen to the audio guide. Suited for families with kids, couples, and solo. Recommend if you are visiting Bonn.

Das Museum sollte zur Pflicht für alle Schulkinder werden. Lebendiger kann man deutsche Geschichte nicht vermitteln und verstehen! Man bekommt Gänsehaut an vielen Stellen im Museum. Vom Krieg über alle Politiker, Wirtschaftswunderzeit, raf, Werbung, Käfer... Alles hat seinen Platz. Auch die Geschichte der DDR wird parallel dazu ausgestellt. Das empfanden wir aber zwischendurch als verwirrend. Die meisten Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich! Besonders hervorzuheben ist noch: der Eintritt ist kostenlos!! Zur Stärkung gibt es auch im Gebäude ein Café. Ein Besuch lohnt sich sehr, absolute Empfehlung!!

Beeindruckend gestaltetes und sehr großzügiges Museumsgebäude. Die Ausstellung zeigt die Nachkriegsgeschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und der DDR bis zirka 2015. Neben der großen Politik gibt es auch viel Alltags- und Sozialgeschichte. Das ist immer lehrreich und oft unterhaltsam. Vorbildlich ist auch der freie Eintritt. Ohnehin hoch subventionierte Museen könnten hierzulande häufiger auf Eintrittspreise verzichten. Hingehen!

The Museum of the History of the Federal Republic is a modern chronically of post second war Germany. It is a very fascinating place to visit but half way round I felt overloaded with information. It is perhaps better to take a coffee or tea break before you become saturated with information overload. I would recommend this museum it is very well laid out and extremely simulating. But remember to take a break. You can download a free audio guide to your mobile phone. The Museum is free to enter. The cloakroom is free to use. It had a handy cafe with waiter service. Toilets are on the basement floor. A metro station is virtually a minute away from the entrance.

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.

Ein super Ort um die Geschichte Deutschlands zu erleben. Hier lohnt es sich einer Führung anzuschließen denn nur so bekommt man an die Informationen die sonst nirgends aufgeführt werden, zb die Bedeutung der selbstgenähten Flaggen der Besatzungsmächte. Auch die U-Bahnstation im Untergeschoss ist wirklich sehenswert mit dem ausgestellten Zug. Anschauen lohnt sich definitiv !!!!

Was ein Rundgang durch die deutsche Geschichte....Sehr beeindruckend und auch bedrückend, was die vorherigen Generationen alles so miterlebt haben, der Wahnsinn....vieles hatte man vergessen oder verdrängt. Selten so viele authentische Originale auf einmal gesehen...absolut eine Reise nach Bonn wert. Großes Lob an alle Beteiligten. Top!!!!

Sehr schönes Gesichte Museum in Bonn! Es gibt eine große Menge interessante Zeichnen mit politische, wirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Infos, von der 40’ Jahren bis jetzt. Aber beachten Sie, es gibt viel zu lesen, und alle Platte sind nur auf Deutsch (im eigentlichen Museum, die temporäre Ausstellungen sind auch in Englisch). Also kommen Sie mit Freunde die Geschichte auch mögen! Die Eintritt ist kostenlos.

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.

Wer an deutscher Geschichte interessiert ist für den ist das Haus der Geschichte in Bonn genau die richtige Adresse. Beginnend von der Zeit ab dem zweiten Weltkrieg bis in die heutige Zeit sind hier jede Menge Ausstellungsstücke zu sehen und um die dazugehörigen schriftlichen Erklärungen zu lesen sollte man ausreichend Zeit einplanen! Ein Museum das man auch mit Kindern sehr gut besuchen kann. Der Eintritt ist frei! Danach ist ein Spaziergang am Rheinufer sehr empfehlenswert.

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.

As a foreigner, I found the museum quite interesting, but a bit confusing - there is definitely a lack of description in English. Sadly, our friends from the East of Germany got rather upset as they found the presentation and interpretation of the historic events rather 'one-sided'.

The place is very nice with significant historical artefacts, keep in mind the things they have are only since 1945 not earlier, there's a nice shop to buy souvenirs.

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.

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.

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.

The free entrance Museam that tells how German become today since 1945. Wonderful journey and well planned. There are very informative and have some interactive tools available. However, the English description is not available in small sections, so you would only have audio and narrative at the main theme. Sparklingly clean and family friendly :)

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.

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!

Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Bonn. Ich bewundere die Kultur dieses Volkes. Sie sammeln alle Details des Lebens und zeigen sie in Museen. Einige Details stammen bereits aus der Vergangenheit, aber für die jüngere Generation ist es sehr interessant, da so etwas noch nie in ihrem Leben passiert ist und sie sich nicht vorstellen können, wie sie ohne Fortschritt leben können.

I loved it. It's like traveling back in time. Very informative and exciting.

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

Place filled with full of German history. It's free of cost near musium station . If interested in history than visit this.Just one problem , most of the description is in german :p

A perfect place to learn of Germany's History and really appreciate how hardworking Germans are; stopping at nothing to rebuild their beautiful country. Be prepared for some really emotional moments too.

A fascinating museum about recent German history. Entry is free, and most of the exhibits are labelled in English as well as German. There is also an excellent audioguide available in English on the museum's website. There is a nice café in the building too.

It was a nice place, but for someone who doesn't speak German well, it won't be as enjoyable. For example I enjoyed viewing stuff displayed there, but couldn't understand the story or history behind many things, since it was only written in German. I attached a photo as an example. Good thing is that there is no entrance fee. I also like that there are clean public toilets available.

Great museum with diverse exhibits, just bring enough time - or plan to come more than once.

Spent double the amount of time then specified to take. There is a lot of German history post world war 2 that is fascinating. It gives a great perspective of the last 75 years.

Free, clean and a lot to look at! It is also a huge place so it takes about 2 hours to go through it.

My interesting museums about German life from 1945 to the present. It has a lot of information about life after the Second World War, the political parties, its history and also pieces of the Berlin Wall ... It is a very emotional visit at certain times.

Wonderful history museum of Germanys recent, post-WWII past, looking primarily at the political situation, but also at other technical developments, such as automobiles and industry. There is also a musical section which displays the history of German music, interactive. Highly recommend when in Bonn, or as a day trip from Koln. It's free!!! Takes about 1.5-3 hours, but at former being if you rather quickly go through without taking in full detail.

Enjoyable, interesting and should be a must for any German to understand post war founding and development of Germany.

(Translated by Google) Definitely worth a visit. The normal exhibition is really interesting. There are often great special exhibitions :) (Original) Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert. Die normale Ausstellung ist schon super interessant. Oft gibt es noch tolle Sonderausstellungen :)

It's like a museum with historical phenomenon. Here you can get different news, get to see features, objects and staff from world war. You can get a knowledge about German history. But the only problem is some of the guide are written in Deutsch language. Otherwise you can buy souvenirs, can take snacks in the first floor where there is a cafe. Just you have to put your bags in the first floor with free ticket.

One of the best and biggest museums, showing Germany contemporary history from 1945 till today- cascading the era of before and after German reunification till today. Museum offers visitors audio-visual aid for better understanding.

Absolutely great experience. Very interesting and detailed explanations on a lot of important bits of Germany's history. Some knowledge of German is required, since all the signs are in German (not sure about the audio tour, our group had a (German) guide).

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.

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.

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.

Very cool museum about German history from end of World War II up until now. It takes a lot of time, so take that into account. PLUS: it’s free!

Amazing museum with so much to see. It's probably better to have at least 2 hours just to read and go through major panels that have English descriptions. The web-based audio guide (available in 4 languages - German, English, French, and Spanish) is also very good.

Excellent museum with a significant amount on the DDR and its sociology (my field of research in the humanities) - which took me by surprise frankly since I thought it would be entirely on the BRD. Great little cinema as well, so much information and interactive content which has made it one of my favourite museums. A member of staff (well, a particular short woman) guarding the start of the exhibition was however incredibly rude and seemed to have more interest in discouraging visitors through their mocking/contemptuous attitude. Nevertheless - the rest of the staff were incredibly kind, chatty and helpful. Will be coming here again! Long live this museum!

This place is really interesting with all its artifacts and love to detail. Visitors of all ages will find something for themselves to discover or even be shocked of. A pleasant bonus is that you don't need to buy tickets, it's free of charge and moreover has lounge zones with charges, WCs, and a cafe. Leave your backpack in the wardrobe, take a free brochure and you're all set and ready to start discovering the museum with its 3 flours.

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.

It was free entry for some reason, they had quite a good collection, the historical stuff is in German, while the digital section is labeled in English. I spend around 2hrs here. It was worth it. I recommend a visit.

The museum is really big and lots of items inside The museum starts from (after ww2, 1945) until now. The bad thing is that there are NO English descriptions at all, although it is intended for foreigners to learn history about this great country I loved the place in general. I love German history Many original pieces and many replicas The museum has history about war, machines, politics, astro, life, people, .. I liked how the theme was affected by the timeline (united > east+west germany> united germany)

Get emotional at first with some corners of post war. Informative and diversely displayed which is really nice however a few English signs to be found except the very brief main ones. In stead they walk you thru by audio by QR code.

Very nice museum, with English descriptions on the larger texts. Wish there had been translations available under the smaller items on display. Overall the quality of the exhibitions is nice and the items are well presented. Also it’s FREE! Only downside is that once the museum reaches the 90s-2000s it begins to feel rushed, almost seems like they ran out of space.

Tolles Museum. Sollte man unbedingt einmal hin. Ist noch für ca.1 Jahr vorhanden! Die Geschichte auf interessante Weise, bei einer tollen Führung zu sehen und zu hören, hat mich beeindruckt. Das Café auf der oberen Etage ist f. ein kleines Päuschen Klasse. Packt d. Kinder ein und los gehts!

Super schöne und gut gestaltet Ausstellung. Man kann eine Führung buchen oder allein alles durchlaufen. Echt empfehlenswert wenn man Bonn besucht . Auch andere Museen sind gleich um die Ecke und gut zu erreichen.

(Translated by Google) Great museum (Original) Tolles Museum

(Translated by Google) Very interesting exhibition, great guided tour with an excellent historian over 1h40. Many memories from childhood and youth. In order to be able to look at all exhibits, also in the exhibition chests, you should bring plenty of time with you or go several times. Amazing that everything is offered for free. (Original) Sehr interessante Ausstellung, Tolle Führung mit einem exzellenten Historiker über 1Std.40. Viele Erinnerungen an die Kinder- Jugendzeit. Um alle Exponate, auch in den Ausstellungstruhen anschauen zu können, sollte man viel Zeit mitbringen oder mehrmals hinfahren. Erstaunlich, dass alles kostenlos geboten wird.

(Translated by Google) Great museum. Take your mobile phone with you, the touch stations are not working because of Corona, but you can see everything by scanning the corresponding QR code. Great thing :) (Original) Tolles Museum. Nehmt euer Handy mit, die Touch Stationen gehen nicht wegen Corona, aber man kann sich alles ansehen wenn man den entsprechenden QR code scanned. Tolle Sache :)

Eine sehr schöne Ausstellung deutscher Geschichte

Sehr informativ! Und auch in den aktuellen Corona-Zeiten ein Besuch wert.

Ziemlich umfangreich bis vollgestopft. Für politisch Interessierte.

(Translated by Google) Supi Dupi (Original) Supi Dupi

Einfach Toll, sehr interessant.

Sehr gute Ausstellung, auch mit den Maßnahmen sehr empfehlenswert

Hier wird "Deutsche" Geschichte lebendig. Trotz Corona-Einschräkung sehr schön und kurzweilig

War nach vermutlich 20 Jahren nun zum zweiten Mal dort. Muss sagen, dass man wirklich einiges geboten bekommt. K Corona bedingt gibt es zwar einige Einschränkungen aber das ist ja überall so. Man bekommt einen guten Überblick über die Zeit nach dem Krieg und alles was Deutschland und die DDR seit dem bewegt hat. Zum Ende hin wird es etwas dünner, die Letzten 10-15 Jahre werden quasi im Galopp genommen. Dies ist denke ich einfach dem Platz geschuldet. Keine Frage, eine sehr sehenswerte Ausstellung und noch dazu mit freiem Eintritt.

One of the best museums out there...

Es wird sehr gut auf Abstand sowie Maskenpflicht geachtet. Zudem ist die Dauerausstellung erwartungsgemäß informativ und umfangreich vielschichtig

(Translated by Google) Always worth a visit ! (Original) Immer einen Besuch wert !

Heel interessant. De moeite waard.Gratis entree

Amazing place! The museum is incredible: beautiful, interesting and interactive. If you are in the area you HAVE to visit. It’s completely free to access, too! I can’t believe how few young people I see there. It would definitely be a great place to take your family. They have a cafe that is a bit expensive, but there is a beautiful lounge with varied seating, and many books. I’ll definitely be returning and may make it a regular spot to spend my free days. Free wifi across the entire building. The exhibits also have a significant amount of signs translated in English, but a lot is only in German.

Excellent museum! The exhibition on relations between the UK and Germany was particularly fascinating - if a little depressing at the Brexit part. The main history of Germany section was excellent and very well presented! Would reccomend a visit. We spent 3-4 hours here.

Fantastic museum but we ran out of time. The East/West German comparison is a little one-sided. Just why do people have it in for the former East?

A nice place to experience the after the WWII history of the country. You need some German to really appreciate the permanent exposition as they have a lot of original documents and only major signs are translated into English.

Being British I found it very interesting, informative and at times amusing. A great place for a family trip with lots to see good transport links and all amenities close by.?⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very interesting displays on German history, good combination of historical artefacts and displays. Grateful that it was free and that we could spend some time learning about the finer points of German history post WWII. Interesting "Best of British" exhibition too, which, for someone living in the U.K was a bit funny.

Definitely must seen while visiting the city of Bonn. It's very important and free of charge. Check out the special exhibition section, very interesting and once few month they change the theme.

Very nice and modern museum. The entrance was free. The only problen was that a lot of the descriptions were only written in German so I feel I missed a lot of important things. But it was overall a good and interesting experience.

Nice installation about history of Germany from WW2 till today. Information, presentation and atmosphere are great. Entrance is free.

(Translated by Google) Very cool everything! Nicely done .... 1945 - today .... (Original) Sehr cool alles! Schön gemacht.... 1945 - heute....

Also ich war nie begeistert von Geschichtsunterricht, aber Geschichte so zu erleben, ist echt toll. So anschaulich. Und das auch noch ohne Eintritt. Kann man wirklich empfehlen für jung und alt. Durch Corona sind die Touchscreens deaktiviert, aber man kann über QRCodes alles auf dem Handy anhören. Toll organisiert.

(Translated by Google) Exciting permanent exhibition! (Original) Spannende Dauerausstellung!

To little information and exhibits from WW2

(Translated by Google) Very good representation of recent German history. (Original) Sehr gute Darstellung der jüngeren Deutschen Geschichte.

(Translated by Google) Good exhibition and even free of charge. It's not so nice that the cafe and shop close at 5pm. Go over to the Bundeskunsthalle for a coffee (Original) Gute Ausstellung und sogar kostenlos. Dass Cafe und Shop schon um 17Uhr dicht machen ist nicht so schön. Zum Kaffeetrinken rüber gehen in die Bundeskunsthalle

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, the only point of criticism would be that the GDR and FRG are too mixed up. But maybe that's the way it should be. (Original) Sehr interessant, einziger Kritikpunkt wäre das DDR und BRD zu sehr vermischt sind. Aber vielleicht soll das auch so sein.

(Translated by Google) Always worth a visit. Very extensive exhibition about our history in both parts of Germany presented us beautifully. (Original) Immer ein Besuch wert. Sehr umfangreiche Ausstellung über unsere Geschichte in beiden Teilen Deutschlands uns schön präsentiert.

(Translated by Google) Not all ages fair but otherwise very interesting (Original) Nicht alles Alter gerecht aber sonst sehr interessant

(Translated by Google) Well-kept exhibits, handicapped accessible, informative, organized (chronological representation) (Original) Gepflegte Exponate, Behindertengerecht, Informativ, geordnet Aufgestellt (Zeitliche Darstellung).?

(Translated by Google) A class museum (Original) Ein Klasse Museum

(Translated by Google) An impressive exhibition with great testimonies. The whole thing doesn't cost anything. We have to come back because one day is not enough to adequately deal with everything. Top!! (Original) Eine beeindruckende Ausstellung mit tollen Zeitzeugnissen. Das ganze kostet nichts. Wir müssen wiederkommen, weil ein Tag nicht reicht, um sich mit allem angemessen zu beschäftigen. Spitze!!

Brilliant collection of the historical milestones of Germany - my German sucks but had no big issue to enjoy this great place.

(Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr schön

(Translated by Google) There are different aspects. For me it is a look into my own past. It is important for young people to see how their parents or grandparents lived or what they experienced. We had a 90 minute tour that was very good. Then we went through again for personal highlights. Free entry and also the parking garage nearby. (Original) Es sind unterschiedliche Aspekte. Für mich ist es ein Blick in die eigene Vergangenheit. Für junge Leute ist es wichtig zu sehen wie ihre Eltern oder Großeltern gelebt haben, oder was sie erlebt haben. Wir hatten eine Führung von 90 Minuten die sehr gut war. Danach sind wir noch einmal durchgegangen für persönliche Highlights. Eintritt frei und auch das Parkhaus in der Nähe.

(Translated by Google) Really very well done. Highly recommended. (Original) Wirklich sehr gut gemacht. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Geniales Museum, tolle Führung!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Sehr interesant

(Translated by Google) Very good processing of German post-war history. (Original) Sehr gute Aufarbeitung deutscher Nachkriegsgeschichte.

(Translated by Google) The history of Germany is shown on several floors. From World War II until today. Very interesting and informative. Guided tours are offered every hour. All for free! What more do you want! (Original) Die Geschichte von Deutschland auf mehreren Etagen dargestellt. Vom 2. Weltkrieg bis heute. Sehr interessant und informativ. Stündlich werden geführte Touren angeboten. Das alles umsonst! Was will man mehr!

(Translated by Google) Nicely processed exhibition. Easy to access. (Original) Schön aufgearbeitete Austellung. Leicht zugänglich.

(Translated by Google) Interesting to look at (Original) Zanimljivo za oogledati

(Translated by Google) When I entered this house of history, many, many memories came to mind. For example when it was ?? session week here in Bonn. Messrs. F-J Strauss, H.Wehner, Kohl, Walter Scheel, Karl Karstens etc., etc., everything of rank and names, and, above all, really had something to say {not like today 2020 these INCOMPETENTEN- IMPORTANTUER u. SELF-ACTOR), one encountered. People started talking, went to drink Kölsch, etc. in boots, etc. etc. At this point in time "?? OUR GERMANY was still in civilized and orderly conditions. This house is worth a visit at any time. (Original) Als ich dieses Haus der Geschichte betrat, kamen in mir viele viele Erinnerungen zum vorschein. Zum Beispiel wenn hier in Bonn ?? Sitzungswoche war. Die Herren F-J Strauss, H.Wehner , Kohl, Walter Scheel, Karl Karstens usw, usw., alles was Rang und Namen hatte, und vor allem auch wirklich was zu sagen hatte { nicht wie heute 2020 diese INKOMPETENTEN- WICHTIGTUER u. SELBSTDARSTELLER ) , begegnete man. Man kam ins Gespräch, ging ' en Kölsch trinken u.a. im Stiefel usw usw. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt befand sich " ?? UNSER DEUTSCHLAND ?? noch in ZIWILISIERTEN + GEORDNETEN VERHÄLTNISSEN Ein Besuch ist dieses Haus jeder Zeit wert ..

Die deutsche Nachkriegsgeschichte wird sowohl im Ganzen als auch in zahlreichen Details interessant und unterhaltsam vermittelt. Eine Mischung aus seltenen Exponaten und solchen, die man aus der eigenen Kindheit kennt, fördern Neugier und Akzeptanz. Wermutstropfen: während die ersten Jahrzehnte der Nachkriegszeit noch "rund" präsentiert werden, wird's ab der Jahrtausendwende eher konzeptarm und drangepappt. Und ein weniger an Ausstellungsstücken wäre wohl mehr. Denn die Aufmerksamkeit der Besucher lässt daher am Ende einer Führung meist deutlich nach. Wer in Bonn, sollte sich das Haus der Geschichte aber nicht entgehen lassen, zumal der Eintritt kostenlos ist.