Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History
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The permanent exhibition at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum is dedicated to the history of division and unification, the dictatorship and resistance in the Soviet occupation zone and the GDR. Numerous video and audio stations as well as interactive media encourage visitors to immerse themselves in the historical atmosphere and turn history into an experience for young and old alike.
The Contemporary History Forum offers children and families educational opportunities such as the "West Package" workshop, various themed folders for schoolchildren to explore independently or an age-appropriate guided tour of the exhibition.
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Openings
Price info
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Foreign Language
Payment methods
Accessibility
- All areas are barrier-free.
- Wheelchair-accessible WC: door 94 cm, 209x200 cm in front of and 90 cm to the left of the WC
- Elevator to the exhibition floors.
- 1 wheelchair and 2 walking frames are available to borrow (advance booking required).
- Guide dogs are permitted.
- Individual and group tours for the visually impaired and blind by prior arrangement.
- Group tours for the deaf by prior arrangement.
- Audioguides in easy language, for the deaf and visually impaired and blind.
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons
Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons
Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities
Directions & Parking facilities
By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Marktgalerie, Q-Park Augustusplatz and B+B Parkhaus.
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Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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