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Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History
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History of the GDR and temporary exhibitions

View of the entrance to the Forum for Contemporary History in Leipzig, which houses a museum with changing exhibitions, education, cultural institutions.
© Robin Kunz

The permanent exhibition of the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum is dedicated to the history of division and unity, dictatorship and resistance in the Soviet occupation zone and the GDR.

A variety of video and audio stations and interactive media encourage visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of history and make history an experience for young and old alike.

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location Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History
Grimmaische Straße 6
04109 Leipzig
phone +49 (0)341 22 20-0
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accessibility
  • Fully accessible entrance for wheelchair users info
  • Special and personalised assistance services available for people with disabilities
  • Assistance for blind and visually-impaired guests info
  • Fully accessible elevator for wheelchair users info
  • Partially accessible rest-room for wheelchair users info
Elevator available

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View of the entrance to the Forum for Contemporary History in Leipzig, which houses a museum with changing exhibitions, education, cultural institutions.
© Robin Kunz

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