The world's oldest postal museum, in Berlin-Mitte, traces the history of communication from the hand ax to the smartphone – including the Blue Mauritius.
October 2, 2026 – March 28, 2027
Retrospective marking 80 years of Lucky Luke, with around 80 original pages and cover drawings by the artist Morris, on view in Germany for the first time. Museum objects also show how people communicated in the Wild West.
November 6, 2026 – February 27, 2028
Hands-on exhibition in six themed rooms about language in a multilingual, digital society and how language shapes identity and power.
The museum traces its origins to the Reichspostmuseum, founded in 1872 by Postmaster General Heinrich von Stephan – one of the very first museums of the history of technology and the oldest postal museum in the world. In the late 1890s its collection received its own wing in the extension of the Reichspostamt (Imperial Post Office) at the corner of Leipziger Straße and Mauerstraße, a magnificent building with a light-filled atrium and a large sculptural group above the corner entrance.
The building was badly damaged in World War II, leaving only the outer walls standing. The division of the city also split the holdings: in East Berlin, a postal museum reopened on a limited scale in 1960, while in the West large parts of the collection went to Frankfurt am Main, and a smaller Berlin postal museum was established near the Urania in 1966.
After reunification, the museums were merged under the Museumsstiftung Post und Telekommunikation. The historic building was extensively renovated from 1992 to 1999 and reopened in March 2000 as the Museum für Kommunikation Berlin.
The permanent exhibition presents around 2,000 objects on post, writing, telecommunications, radio, and television across some 3,000 square meters. The treasury displays particularly precious items such as the Blue Mauritius, complemented by changing special exhibitions on current communication topics.
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4School students, university students, trainees, berlinpass holders, people with severe disabilities |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for those under 18. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount stated. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4Reduced admission for people with severe disabilities; no information on companions. |
| Students & apprentices | €4School students, university students, and trainees |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of 15 or more by reservation only (tel. 030 20294-0). |
| Public guided tour (surcharge) | €2Adults; free for those under 18 |
| Family Sunday / holiday program (surcharge) | €3Per participant aged 6 and over |
Free admission for refugees and for supervised daycare and school groups. Children under 14 only when accompanied by an adult.
Ramp at the main entrance, elevator to all levels, stair lift on the first floor. Two wheelchairs and portable stools available to borrow free of charge. Groups with wheelchair users should register in advance. Information in Easy Language and sign language on the website. Accessibility contact: 030 20294-202.
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Family Sunday every third Sunday of the month with a recycling workshop for ages 4 and up, flashlight tours, family tours, and a holiday program. Robot rally with augmented reality for children aged 8 to 12. Children's birthday parties from age 4 (2–2.5 hours, weekends only). Children under 14 only when accompanied by an adult; some special exhibitions only for ages 12 or 14 and up.
Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (U2)
U2 Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße or U2/U6 Stadtmitte; bus M48, 200, 265, 300.
Museum café and restaurant W66 (Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00, card payment only). Lockable cabinets; staffed coat check on weekends from October to Easter. Museum shop.
Up to 600 guests.
The atrium (380 m², up to 600 people standing, 260 for a gala dinner, 400 for conferences), the Aktionsraum (105 m², up to 80 people), and restaurant W66 (up to 120 people) are available for galas, conferences, receptions, concerts, and press events.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public highlight tours (15:00) as well as architecture and exhibition tours for a €2 surcharge, no registration needed. Programs for school classes, daycare centers, and groups by booking. Museum app available. |
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