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What to do and see in Charlottenburg, Germany: The Best Specialty Museums
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
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1. The Story of Berlin
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4.0 based on 846 reviews
THE STORY OF BERLIN is the interactive museum of the capital. Spread over 6.000 square meters visitors can explore 800 years of Berlin history. In 23 theme rooms – each of them designed individually and equipped with modern multimedia technology – everyone can experience everyday life of the people of Berlin during different eras. One highlight of the exhibition is a guided tour through an original nuclear bomb shelter from the Cold War below the Kurfurstendamm which still can be used by 3.592 persons in case of an emergency. We offer a special search game called "Pinky & Fox". Carrying a pencil and the treasure map, kids go on a discovery tour through the museum. On request older children get our STORY-Quiz leaflet with some puzzle games and thrilling details about the Berlin history.
Reviewed By 592covey - Melbourne, Australia
Did this walking tour was very informative learnt a lot on Berlins history particularly on WW2 would recommend highly
2. Brohan Museum
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4.0 based on 182 reviews
What began as a small collection by Professor Karl H. Brohan is now Berlin's finest collection of German art nouveau.
Reviewed By Squidhead - Costa Mesa, United States
Located right near Charlottenburg Palace, this museum is a MUST SEE for lovers of Nouveau and Deco, as well as Bauhaus. I was there one morning when it first opened and enjoyed having most of it to myself. There was a fine collection of furniture, ceramics, and other fine arts. Most of it was from Germany but there was some from France, Scandinavia, and other places. Their website states that the permanent collection changes every two years, so I will be sure to visit again. One of my favorite parts of the museum were the "futuristic" postcards - Victorian-era cards with fantastical drawings of what they thought the "future" would look like (flying cars and buses, etc) - imagining what certain cities would look like under certain fantasy conditions (Gondolas in Berlin!) Fascinating.
3. Helmut Newton Foundation
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Emily_Leeson - Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Second visit, and the photographs are still beautifully constructed if somewhat disturbing (in a Helmut Newton/ S&M way). All his subjects have to be very beautiful or famous. Even the ‘Crash’ like images are gorgeous people. The temporary exhibition was well done too, and the wall mounting of the images from the book was a real bonus. The space is stunning, and the Big Nudes arresting. Only downside was the lighting. The reflections from the windows and lights was a distraction - but overall it was still well worth a second visit.
4. Museum fur Fotografie
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4.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Road441220 - Adelaide, Australia
For lovers of photography this converted old house is a must see. The two current exhibitions are terrific; fashion photography of Helmut Newton (and friends) and Bauhaus 100 years on. The former may be considered problematic in the #metoo age but his images are much more than nudes. The Bauhaus revisited evokes memories of how extraordinary this town was between the Wars.
