Collection areas

From love letters to cruise missiles

Allied Museum collection areas

Our collection reflects the varied realms of political, military, and everyday life in which the Western powers were involved between 1945 and 1994. It is divided into nine collection areas: militaria, documents, picture archive, audio/film archive, large-scale objects, everyday culture, prints and drawings, signs, and private papers. The geographical focus is on Berlin. We also collect and preserve historical objects from garrisons in other regions of Germany. As a lender, we are a partner to museums in Germany and abroad.

A wide range

The permanent exhibition presents only a small portion of the Allied Museum’s collection. The vast majority of objects are kept in storage. Our current temporary exhibitions on topics of particular interest, which we open at least once a year, give us the opportunity to highlight selected objects from this treasure trove.

Opening hours

 

Our open-air grounds and the Airlift plane are open for you: every day (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! Please note that access is limited: a visit is contingent upon compliance with the rules of distance and hygiene, such as wearing a protective mask that covers mouth and nose.

However, the exhibition rooms will remain closed until further notice. In the interests of visitor and staff safety, we are currently working on opening scenarios. We ask for your understanding.

Topics

 

History in overview

The Allied Museum offers information on such important topics as the Cold War-era Airlift and Berlin crisis.
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