Memorial Sites Worldwide
Memorials and places of remembrance for the victims of war, persecution and dictatorship, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Memorial Sites Worldwide: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 116 memorial sites worldwide, spread across 3 countries and 93 towns and cities. Of these, 97 are in Germany, 10 in Denmark, and 9 in the Netherlands.
Among regions, Baden-Württemberg (14), Berlin (14), and Bavaria (11) have the most; among cities, Berlin (14), Amsterdam (3), and Bremen (2) lead the way.
53 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.
38 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 24 offer dedicated programs for families, and 23 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites worldwide
The best-known memorial sites worldwide
Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam
East Side GalleryArt · Berlin
KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-DoraMemorial · Nordhausen
Kreismuseum WewelsburgHistory · Büren
Topographie des TerrorsMemorial · Berlin
Gedenkstätte PlötzenseeMemorial · Berlin
Gedenkstätte Berlin-HohenschönhausenMemorial · Berlin
Gedenkstätte Berliner MauerMemorial · Berlin
Gedenkstätte HadamarMemorial · Hadamar
MauermuseumHistory · Berlin
Memorial sites worldwide with free admission
- East Side GalleryArt · Berlin
- KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-DoraMemorial · Nordhausen
- Topographie des TerrorsMemorial · Berlin
- Gedenkstätte PlötzenseeMemorial · Berlin
- Gedenkstätte Berliner MauerMemorial · Berlin
- Gedenkstätte HadamarMemorial · Hadamar
Museum Berlin-KarlshorstHistory · Berlin
Alte Synagoge EssenWorld cultures · Essen
KZ LichtenburgMemorial · Annaburg
NS-DokumentationszentrumMemorial · Munich
Memorial sites worldwide with programs for families
- East Side GalleryArt · Berlin
- Kreismuseum WewelsburgHistory · Büren
- Gedenkstätte Berliner MauerMemorial · Berlin
- Alte Synagoge EssenWorld cultures · Essen
- NS-DokumentationszentrumMemorial · Munich
NS-Ordensburg VogelsangMemorial · Schleiden
Anne Frank ZentrumHistory · Berlin
Martin Luthers GeburtshausPeople · Lutherstadt Eisleben
NS-Dokumentationszentrum der Stadt KölnMemorial · Cologne
TränenpalastMemorial · Berlin
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites worldwide
- East Side GalleryArt · Berlin
- Topographie des TerrorsMemorial · Berlin
- Gedenkstätte PlötzenseeMemorial · Berlin
- Gedenkstätte Berliner MauerMemorial · Berlin
- Museum Berlin-KarlshorstHistory · Berlin
Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte NormannenstraßeMemorial · Berlin- NS-DokumentationszentrumMemorial · Munich
- NS-Ordensburg VogelsangMemorial · Schleiden
U-Boot-Bunker ValentinMemorial · Bremen- Anne Frank ZentrumHistory · Berlin
Memorial sites worldwide with the highest published visitor numbers
- Topographie des TerrorsMemorial · Berlin
- Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam
KZ-Gedenkstätte DachauMemorial · Dachau- MauermuseumHistory · Berlin
Gedenkstätte und Museum SachsenhausenMemorial · Oranienburg
Dokumentationszentrum ReichsparteitagsgeländeMemorial · Nuremberg- Gedenkstätte Berlin-HohenschönhausenMemorial · Berlin
Memorium Nürnberger ProzesseHistory · Nuremberg- Kreismuseum WewelsburgHistory · Büren
- NS-Dokumentationszentrum der Stadt KölnMemorial · Cologne
Current special exhibitions at memorial sites worldwide
- ‘Wie is er weg?’ – Het Joods Lyceum 1941–1943Anne Frank Huis · Amsterdam
- Home, sweet home – Wohnen im Paderborner LandKreismuseum Wewelsburg · Büren · until November 29, 2026
- Vielleicht erlebe ich den Frieden noch. Überlebende der NS-Verfolgung in der UkraineKreismuseum Wewelsburg · Büren · until November 1, 2026
- „Kein Zeuge darf überleben!“ Lernen von einer einzigartigen Erinnerungs- und Versöhnungskultur – Eine Reise nach RuandaKreismuseum Wewelsburg · Büren · until January 10, 2027
- Der Holocaust – Was wussten die Deutschen?Topographie des Terrors · Berlin · until January 31, 2027
- Staatssicherheitsinhaftierung – 100 Porträtaufnahmen von ehemaligen politischen Häftlingen des Staatssicherheitsdienstes der DDRGedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen · Berlin · until January 6, 2027
- Generation 75 – Mit 14 ins neue DeutschlandGedenkstätte Berliner Mauer · Berlin · until December 13, 2026
- Thomas Meyer: Mauer LandGedenkstätte Berliner Mauer · Berlin
- 1941. Juni-Briefe. Ungelesene Feldpost aus Kamjanez-PodilskyjMuseum Berlin-Karlshorst · Berlin · until January 10, 2027
- Die deutsche Kapitulation im Mai 1945Museum Berlin-Karlshorst · Berlin
By country
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there worldwide?
Our directory currently lists 116 memorial sites worldwide across 93 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites worldwide?
Some of the best known are Anne Frank Huis, East Side Gallery, KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-Dora, Kreismuseum Wewelsburg, and Topographie des Terrors.
Which memorial sites worldwide offer free admission?
53 museums are free to visit – for example East Side Gallery, KZ-Gedenkstätte Mittelbau-Dora, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee.
Which memorial sites worldwide are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 38 are open, such as Anne Frank Huis, East Side Gallery, and Topographie des Terrors.
Which memorial sites worldwide are wheelchair accessible?
38 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including East Side Gallery, Topographie des Terrors, and Gedenkstätte Plötzensee. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites worldwide?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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