Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism

The Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism (NS-Dokumentationszentrum München), which opened in 2015, covers the development and fall of the National Socialists, also known as the Nazi party. The museum examines the roots of discontent and anger that created an environment where extremism could thrive, as well as how the movement grew while people either misread its power or chose to ignore its potential for destruction, in addition to recording the atrocities of this dark period in German history. It also explores the city's historical significance as the birthplace of the Nazi movement.

The permanent exhibitions are chronological and contain no artifacts, and are housed in a stark modern building created on the location of the original Nazi Party headquarters. However, the striking photos and well-presented material (in German and English) tell a powerful and fascinating story–and a cautionary tale for future generations who have no personal knowledge of the fear of the time or the catastrophe that befell Munich during World War II. There are a variety of tours offered, all of which are highly worth joining for further background. On-site amenities include a café and a bookstore.

Address: Max-Mannheimer-Platz 1, 80333 München
Website: www.ns-dokuzentrum-muenchen.de/en/