Forum Willy Brandt Berlin
Free permanent exhibition of the Bundeskanzler-Willy-Brandt-Stiftung in Berlin-Mitte on the life and politics of Willy Brandt.
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About the museum
The Forum Willy Brandt Berlin is the Berlin exhibition and event venue of the Bundeskanzler-Willy-Brandt-Stiftung. It commemorates the former Governing Mayor of Berlin, Federal Chancellor, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and is located on Behrenstraße near the Brandenburg Gate. New exhibition rooms were presented with an opening in October 2019; before that, the exhibition was known as the Willy-Brandt-Ausstellung.
The permanent exhibition "WILLY BRANDT" traces the life of the Social Democrat and opponent of the Nazis with documents, photos, and objects. His political path leads from the Weimar Republic through his time as Governing Mayor and Chancellor to German reunification, thus reflecting the German history of the 20th century. Three theme islands on democracy, Europe, and environmental protection highlight policy areas for which Brandt campaigned.
The house also offers an education program for school classes and groups, as well as book presentations, panel discussions, and lectures. A special feature is the 3D tour, which allows the exhibition to be visited online as well.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition "WILLY BRANDT" on his life and politics
- Theme islands on democracy, Europe, and environmental protection
- Free admission, daily 11:00–17:00
- Step-free access, companion booklet in Leichte Sprache (easy language)
- 3D tour online
- Public guided tours and phone tours "Bei Anruf Kultur"
Permanent exhibition
- WILLY BRANDT – Permanent exhibition on the life and political work of Willy Brandt, with theme islands on democracy, Europe, and environmental protection.
- Operated by
- Bundeskanzler-Willy-Brandt-Stiftung
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission and public guided tours are free. Group tours: school classes and comparable groups free of charge, other groups €5 per person, with a minimum of €50 per group.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
Step-free and wheelchair-accessible, with an accessible restroom. Companion booklet in Leichte Sprache (easy language); tours are also possible in Leichte and Einfache Sprache (simple language). Monthly phone tour "Bei Anruf Kultur" for blind and visually impaired people. Assistance dogs are permitted.
Kids & families
Educational programs are aimed mainly at school classes from grade 7 or 9 onward.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Brandenburger Tor
S 1, 2, 25, 26 and U 5 to Brandenburger Tor; U 5 and U 6 to Unter den Linden; buses 100, 245, and 300 to Unter den Linden/Friedrichstraße.
By car
There is hardly any parking in the surrounding area.
Using public transport is recommended; entrance at Behrenstraße 15.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public overview tour about every two weeks on Sundays at 14:00 (about 60 minutes, no registration, free), plus theme tours. Group and school class visits are also possible on weekdays outside opening hours; inquiries to Bildung & Vermittlung (030 787 707 19). |
