Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Marienfelde Refugee Center Museum, the museum documenting flight and emigration during Germany’s post-war division (1949-1990).
Between 1949 and 1990, roughly four million people left East Germany (GDR) for West Germany (FRG). 1,350,000 of these individuals passed through the Marienfelde Refugee Center. Established in 1953 in the Berlin district of Marienfelde, individuals fleeing East Germany were housed and cared for at the Center. Here the refugees also underwent the process required to obtain a residence permit for West Germany and West Berlin.
Located on the authentic site of this history, today’s exhibition recalls the reasons, course and consequences of this inner-German movement of people. Why did some individuals decide to leave East Germany? How did they cross the border? How were they received in the “Golden West”?
We wish you informative and stimulating reading, and look forward to your visit to the Marienfelde Refugee Center Museum.
Object of the Month
Only objects that are not included in our permanent exhibit are shown, so that viewers can get an idea of our interesting and diverse collection.
May’s Object of the Month
Your visit
Marienfelder Allee 66-80
12277 Berlin
Germany
Telephone: +49 30 7500 8400
E-Mail to Info
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free