Haus der Geschichte, Bonn
The Haus der Geschichte is a contemporary history museum in Bonn, Germany. It is one of the most popular museums in Germany, with around one million visitors every year. The Haus der Geschichte is part of the Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Foundation, as with the "Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig", the "Tränenpalast" am Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, and the "Museum in the Kulturbrauerei". The foundation's headquarters are in Bonn.
The Haus der Geschichte's permanent display covers German history from 1945 to the present. Numerous temporary displays highlight various aspects. The Haus der Geschichte also offers guided tours of the Palais Schaumburg (which has been closed since August 2013 due to a three-year renovation project), the Chancellor's residence, and the old site of the Federal Assembly. Furthermore, the museum has a cartoon exhibit that has over 75,000 political cartoons and caricatures.
Location: Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, Bonn, NW 53113
Website: hdg.de/haus-der-geschichte/
