Trabi Museum Berlin
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Explore the history and evolution of the Trabant, featuring rare models and unique exhibits.
Planning your visit
The Trabant is East Germany's most recognisable object: a small car with a two-stroke engine, a body of Duroplast — cotton waste and phenol resin, because steel was scarce — and a waiting list that ran to a decade or more. Around three million were built between 1957 and 1991, and by the end the design was over thirty years old.
The Trabi Museum in Berlin covers that history through rare and standard models, including prototypes, variants and vehicles modified after reunification, alongside material on daily life in the GDR and on the images of Trabants queuing at the opening of the Wall in November 1989, which became the symbol of the moment.
The car is now an object of Ostalgie, affectionately regarded by people who never had to own one.
The museum is small and sits centrally near Checkpoint Charlie.
Trabi safaris, driving convoys through Berlin, operate separately from the same area.
Bookable options are day tickets. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Trabi Museum Berlin?
Trabi Museum Berlin is in Berlin, Germany. The map on this page marks its exact location.
What are the opening hours of Trabi Museum Berlin?
Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book Trabi Museum Berlin in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
