--- title: "Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/leipzig-forum-of-contemporary-history" description: "The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card.The benefits are described under \"Good to know / Price information\".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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/925352/5d4ab56558617393a2f19ff8985261723a8f19ab05d60bf06dad19585cdd48b6/forum-of-contemporary-history-leipzig-museums-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History ===================================== - Museum/art collection Forum of Contemporary History Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Grimmaische Straße Leipzig - Places of interest in Leipzig **The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under "Good to know / Price information".** 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info Admission: free entry Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Foreign Language German, English, French, Spain Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - 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. Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - 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 Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Markt (S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X and bus line 89). Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Augustusplatz, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Marktgalerie, Q-Park Augustusplatz and B+B Parkhaus. Read more Social Media Read more Contact person Ms. Yvonne WalterGrimmaische Straße 6 04109 Leipzig Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Show - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 79.30 km - Cycling 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route Contact **Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland** Grimmaische Straße 6 04109 Leipzig - Zentrum