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Dive into the history and future of spying, from Biblical times to present day, in the former spy capital of the world. Find out if you have what it takes to be a spy at the German Spy Museum!
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- Explore the exciting world of spies
- Test your own spy skills with interactive games
- Learn about the real work of spies
Children
Child tickets for 6-15 year olds
Free entry for 0-5 year olds accompanied by an adult
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 20.00
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Ticket valid for 3 years after purchase
Tickets cannot be cancelled
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
German Spy Museum
Berlin
Berlin
Public Transport
Nearest stop is Potsdamer Platz Bahnhof (S-Bahn, U-Bahn and bus).
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The spy capital of the world
Knowledge has always been power, which is why spies have been around as long as human civilisation itself. In ancient Egypt spies were known as “the eyes of the Pharoah”, in Persia King Cyrus referred to them as his many “eyes and ears”, and even General Sun Tzu devoted a whole chapter to spies in his famous “The Art of War”.
During the Cold War, Berlin was where East met West, no where else did the Soviet and NATO powers get into such close contact with each other. This is why Berlin is the best place to learn all about the world of spies. You can visit the German Spy Museum on the former border, the very death strip of the Berlin Wall.
Is there a spy in you?
When you visit the German Spy Museum, you won’t only learn all about the world of spies but you can also test your own spy game. From finding bugs to decrypting codes messages, writing secret messages in disappearing ink. Sending morse code messages, passing a lie detector, and cracking a safe are some of the things a spy must be able to do and you can try.
At the German Spy Museum you can even try your hand at making your way through a laser maze. You’ll have two minutes to try to make it through which ever way you can. Whether you jump, crouch or crawl, you just have to make sure that you don’t touch the laser beams.
Get your Spy Museum tickets
If you are ready to learn all about the world of spies and find out if you have what it takes to be one, then you can get your tickets to the German Spy Museum right here. Here you can buy a flexible ticket, so you can enter the museum at any time during opening hours. You’ll find the Germany Spy Museum in the heart of Berlin near Potsdamer Platz.
94 Reviews
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dianaringek
Fantastic experience and great museum for children and adults alike!
We went to visit the Spy Museum. We had read the mixed reviews and were not sure about what to expect. It started out well with the online booking, where we could book for a specific arrival time. Presumably done based om feedback of long lines and to many people. It was REALLY a great, informative, enlightning and a fun experience. We were there with a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old. We stayed for app 1 1/2 h and could have stayed longer. Really one of the best museums I’ve visited with our kids!
May 12, 2024M6frank
A must do in Berlin
Fabulous experience, we all had a super time, the kids have just finished WW2 and moved onto the Cold War at school, so this was perfect. So much to see and do, very interactive, easy to navigate & great for all ages. Really interesting, great learning experience & everyone loved the Mission Impossible laser at the end. We were in there 3 hours …… Thoroughly recommended, a must do in Berlin
May 7, 2024tbarkerboston
Informative and Fun
As a family we visited and really had a fun time with many of the hands-on exhibits. Creating passwords and testing their strength, trying to locate a bug, as well as the laser challenge obstacle course. These were all exciting for all of us. There was a enough things to read and to try for a more than an hour or two. We sort of lost track of time engaging with so many interesting areas. My 9 year old son enjoyed dressing up in disguise, reading displays, and getting to try various spy craft elements that were really well done.
May 1, 2024Y4044ZTcristinar
Interesting experience
It was a very nice and interesting experience. We especially enjoyed the laser maze. They have a lot of interactive games.
Apr 17, 2024Zummermannfin
Superb
Best experience with this amazing place and staff. I love the ambiance and the people around here. Will definitely come back again.
Mar 10, 2024KariN1082
Top place to visit
Top target to visit. Partially misleading name "museum". Even Teenagers enjoyed it as there are plenty of different activities to do.
Feb 28, 2024596jasonf
Good but could be more interactive
Lots to see and lots of information however we thought there was more to do. It was quite busy even though midweek and lots of children monopolising the exhibits. Definitely worth a visit and maybe a private tour would give you more interaction
Feb 14, 2024godg275
Vacational
The views where amazing and we enjoyed all the time spent there hopefully next time we get to visit Austria, I love everything about Germany.
Feb 12, 2024ani_sha_shu
Super place
An amazing museum, a must-visit, with beautiful decorations and sections, a very beautiful exterior of the museum:))
Jan 29, 2024235cliffordc
Absolutely epic experience
It was like stepping into a real-life spy movie! From the gadgets to the interactive exhibits, I was hooked from the moment I walked in. Learning about the history of espionage and seeing how spies operated was not only fascinating but kinda thrilling, too. Plus, getting to test out some of the spy gear? Absolutely epic. If you're into cloak-and-dagger stuff or just looking for a fun and unique museum experience, this place is definitely worth a visit.
Jan 25, 202433knarikk
Amazing experience in Berlin!
The musem is really interactive, there are many tasks to solve, and a fun photo booth! The maze is really fun, but take into account that there can be long lines, so plan to spend at least 3 hours there.
Jan 6, 2024jktrock
Neat place
Bought tickets online for a timed visit. Went on a Sunday in October, the place wasn’t busy. Many interactive activities for kids. Although I wouldn’t have visited the place without kids. Good location right on Potsdamer Platz
Dec 27, 2023Cladel20
Worth a visit if you’re looking for something different
This museum was a lot of fun. You will learn about the history of espionage and the various ways information was gathered covertly. Quite a few interactive puzzles and a section on James Bond.
Dec 24, 2023melbournefreebird
Add this to your priority list!
Spent an excellent 90 mins here with my 16 year old. We both enjoyed the interactive nature of the displays & learnt lots in a very fun way!
Dec 20, 2023632petert
Great interactive and fun museum.....
A great museum fully spanning all angles of spying from east-west germany, film, interactive, and great fun. Well worth a visit!
Dec 2, 2023982darrenm
Good fun
Good fun for a family to pass an hour max. Some really interesting pieces on display. A lot of James Bond pieces also It’s a free attraction on the welcome Berlin card
Dec 1, 2023chrisgL9394NJ
This is James Bond stuff
This is a wicked place to go, it’s full of James Bond type gadgets BUT the thing is this is real life stuff that actually happened… You could spend literally hours in here especially if you absorb everything that they have to offer and you can play with… €14:50 each for an adult ticket just walking in off the street - in mid November 2023
Nov 20, 2023NicolaOrl
Spy history and anecdotes
Topical museum about spies in history. The museum has a nice summary of several know and less known secrete agents and a large section of tools/devices used by them in modern history. Get dressed with comfortable clothes to have a chance of beating the laser maze !
Oct 30, 2023U2738ZLpeterb
Great for kids and adults
This is a very hands-on museum, far more so that most I visited in Berlin. Kids will be very interested. I enjoyed the array of spy gadgets and the secret code presentation. I should have budgeted more time to take it all in.
Oct 24, 2023Wander593889
Bondiful experience
From the moment we entered through ‘security’ we were kept amused and educated by the great mix of written and interactive displays. Intrigued to see how weapons were disguised in every day objects and the skills required to be a great spy. We tried the lie detector, lip reading and laser obstacle course as well as writing in invisible ink and breaking into a safe. Felt worthy of having our photos taken in the opening scenery from James Bond films. A must do for any Berlin trip!
Oct 24, 2023debhills
Learned a lot
Great interesting and interactive museum with good exhibits. Some james bond memorabilia as well! The children were enjoying this throughout.
Oct 23, 2023Hanbazlea22
A good visit.
Interesting place to visit. Very interactive for sure, mixing it with a lot of history and events. Clean tidy place also. Prices good.
Sep 30, 2023doctorlondon2015
Fun and active museum for all ages
We had a great time at this museum. It was very interactive and this was good for adults as well as younger people. We spent around 2 hours here - possibly could have spent longer but we didn't interact with everything or do the spy maze. Note - long dresses aren't ideal for the spy maze but we did enjoy seeing the teenagers try it out. All in all it looked like everyone in here was having a great time!
Sep 15, 2023adelaidef758
Amazing museum
One of the best museums in Berlin, went with some friends whilst traveling and was amazed - we all enjoyed it so much! Very informative and fun, so many interactive points that cater no to everyone, not just kids!
Sep 4, 2023N6558KYsarahm
A fascinating and fun place to visit.
The history of espionage from ancient times. Full of interesting displays, interactive exhibits (great for kids), spy equipment and interesting facts. We easily spent several hours there.
Aug 21, 2023SirGeorges
Kurzweilig und interessant
Einige interaktive „Spionageaufträge“, Highlight war der Lügendetektor. Sehr viel zu lesen, aber interessant und kurzweilig organisiert. Einen Besuch auf alle Fälle wert.
May 11, 2024Geniesseundlebe1966
Genial
Sehr gut gemachtes Museum Man muss zwar einiges lesen, aber dies ist kurz und spannend präsentiert! Viele spannende Beispiele über die Art der Politik mit Ihren Facetten dieser Welt! Auch die diversen aktiv Möglichkeiten für jedermann! Als die Hollywood Filme sind ein Abklatsch von dessen was bereits alles in dieser Welt geschehen ist und aktuell angewandt wird von dem wir keine Ahnung haben! Eigentlich ist diese Museum ein sehr spannender Einblick in die Welt Politik! Sehr zu empfehlen ; nicht nur bei schlechtem Wetter
May 10, 2024torstensI6721TR
Absolute Empfehlung
Ein richtig schönes Museum, hier können Kinder viele Dinge ausprobieren und spannende Informationen erfahren. Es wird nicht langweilig.
May 5, 2024G184FUandreab
Esperienza spionistica
Bella e divertente esperienza per bambini ed adolescenti consigliato quando sei a Berlino in vacanza con la famiglia!
Apr 15, 2024194alfb
Bra men lite mycket folk
Oj oj oj, spännande med ett sådant museum! Laserhinderbanan var bra, men också de olika utmaningarna man skulle göra. Enda minuset var att det var för mycket kö till de roligaste sakerna.
Apr 7, 2024R9152DAannal
Cooler Familienausflug
Cooler Familienausflug Buchung vorab nur bei 100% Sicherheit zu empfehlen, die gebuchte Zeit ist nicht verschiebbar Für Kinder im Schulalter zu empfehlen, da es doch viel zu lesen gibt
Apr 4, 2024Explorer617336
Sehenswert
Interessant gemacht mit vielen Aktionen zum ausprobieren…. Besonders der Laser Parcours ist toll. Interessant für jung und alt
Mar 31, 2024Daniele_Gorizia
Museo interessante
Documenti ed articoli vari legati allo spionaggio, sia tedesco sia internazionale. E' consigliato sia ad adulti sia a bambini. E' presente anche una sala dove, per gioco, ci si può mettere alla prova nel tentativo di superare una serie di allarmi tracciati coi laser. Nota negativa: ho trovato assurdo dover uscire da una parte e rientrare poi da un'altra per poter accedere al guardaroba. In caso di freddo o maltempo non è proprio una cosa gradita.
Mar 30, 2024Ulli92
Tolles Museum - viel zum Mitmachen!
Definitiv einen Besuch wert! Am besten vorab das Ticket holen, wenn man in den Ferien unterwegs ist, dafür muss man auch nicht übermäßig viel warten. Hat allen Spaß gemacht.
Mar 26, 2024Tom_Sachse
Sehr tolles Erlebnis
Wir waren in den Ferien dort und trotzdem war es nicht überfüllt.Es gab viele ausgestellte Sachen die sehr unter waren.Es gab einen Raum mit einem Laser Parkour der sehr viel Spaß gemacht hat. Es gab auch Kopfhörer auf denen man sich Texte anhören konnte.Was am besten war war ein kleiner Luftschacht durch den man Klettern konnte.
Mar 15, 2024178jasminas
Super
Es war sehr toll, dass man sehr viel auch selbst ausprobieren konnte. Tolle Erfahrung. 2 Stunden voll genossen! Lohnt sich total.
Feb 28, 2024playg2024
Interessant und interaktiv.
Super Museum, eine sehr interessante und interaktive Ausstellung. Alle Male ein Besuch wert. Der Preis ist happig, aber noch in Ordnung.
Feb 12, 2024L2458LWfranks
Prima Austellung
Durch den online Kauf des Tickets, keine Wartezeiten am Einlass. Ausstellung sehr interessant und interaktiv gestaltet. Unbedingt weiter zu empfehlen.
Jan 21, 2024joerg-ulrichr
Sehr interessantes und sehenswertes Museum - ein Highlight in Berlin!
Das Spionage-Museum ist auch sehr interessant. Es befindet sich direkt am Potsdamer Platz und beschäftigt sich mit verschiedenen Spionagetechniken und Spionagegeräten. In diesem Museum konnte der Besucher auch alles anfassen und ausprobieren. So war z. B. auch ein Lügendetektor vorhanden. Es muss auch ein Eintrittsgeld entrichtet werden. Bei Vorlage meines Schwerbehindertenausweises gab es einen Preisnachlaß. Ein Besuch lohnt sich für Groß und Klein. Sehr sehenswertes Museum.
Jan 10, 2024Nicolaas_de_Tweede
Vertel ik je niet , dat is geheim
Een leuke en illustratieve tentoonstelling. Natuurlijk met een hoog James Bond gehalte. Maar toch zeker de moeite waard
Dec 18, 2023239al
Tolles Museum… genug Zeit einplanen!
Sehr informatives, spannendes und interessantes Museum- leider haben wir mit 2 Stunden zuwenig Zeit eingeplant da es wirklich viel zu lesen, sehen und ausprobieren gibt (Lügendetektor 😊). Wir kommen wieder wenn wir in Berlin sind!
Oct 29, 2023paulpA4149OD
Bestes Museum
Ein wundervolles Museum mit spannenden Informationen und vielen Möglichkeiten zum Rätseln! Für Groß und Klein geeignet.
Oct 28, 2023dannymS9094IH
Absolut sehenswert
Das Museum war super spannend, mit sehr vielen aktiven Ausstellungen, ein Spaß für die ganze Familie
Oct 20, 2023melaniewB3202SX
Sehr zu empfehlen
Sehr liebevolle und detaillierte Ausstellung. Man könnte Stunden hier verbringen. Viele interaktive Punkte und Interviews mit Zeitzeugen
Oct 8, 2023nicolehO3501OQ
Fantastisch
Eines der besten Museum, das ich je gesehen habe. Historisch höchstspannend, auch die aktuellen Themen hervorragend ausgearbeitet. Tolle Möglichkeiten zur Interaktion.
Sep 26, 2023lukaspQ2783XU
Tolle interaktive Ausstellung über internationale Spionageaktivitäten und Techniken. Hochspannend!
Sehr spannende und interaktive Ausstellung. Auf sehr eindrucksvolle Art und Weise erhält man einen Einblick in die Spionageaktivitäten und -praktiken vieler Geheimdienste weltweit - vom Mittelalter bis heute. Spannend sind auch die ausgestellten Techniken - teils historische, teils sehr neue. Hier kann man ohne Probleme einen Tag lang verweilen... Das Spionagemuseum ist definitv ein Besuch wert!
Sep 22, 2023455knuth
Ein Muß bei schlechtem Wetter
Als es regnete sind wir zum Leipziger Platz gefahren und sind in diese tolle Ausstellung gegangen. Großartig was hier zur Spionage alles zusammen getragen wurde. Die Dokumentation über Spionage fängt am Eingang schon vor über 2000 Jahren an. An elektronischen Schautafeln super dargestellt. Alles ist so aufwendig und interessant dargestellt, dass wir über 2 Std. benötigten. An viele Dinge wird man wieder erinnert. Auch eine schöne Zeitreise. Der Eintrittspreis von € 15,00 / Pers. lohnt sich.
Sep 22, 2023uwesH8395SP
Sehr interessante Austellung
Tolles Museum , sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und alles da, was Spionage ausmacht. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Sep 12, 2023158saschal
Tolles Erlebnis für Groß und Klein
Hervorragend aufgebautes Museum. Tolle Attraktionen für Kinder und Erwachsene. Man kann einmal für eine kurze Zeit in die Tätigkeiten eines echten Agenten Einblick nehmen. Natürlich darf in einem Museum wie diesem auch 007 nicht fehlen. Sehr zum weiterempfehlen.
Aug 28, 2023Jaf42024
Wunderbar
Wunderbar!! Sehr Gut!! Interessant!!! Das Museum ist lang und gründlich. Es lehrt über den Erstenweltkrieg, Zweiteweltkrieg, und der Kalter Krieg.
Aug 24, 2023
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