Everything Want to Know. The Stasi and Its Documents in Potsdam
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An exhibition that makes the mechanisms of surveillance tangible
In the Brandenburg State Parliament in Potsdam, Everything Want to Know. The Stasi and Its Documents opens an impressive insight into the workings of the State Security. The traveling exhibition of the Stasi Documents Archive showcases central original objects, historical backgrounds, and the dimensions of state surveillance in the GDR on August 11, 2026, from 08:00 to 18:00. Admission is free. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/alles-wissen-wollen-die-stasi-und-ihre-dokumente-22))
An archive becomes an experiential space
Seven display cases, 21 objects, and QR codes with in-depth information make the exhibition a compact yet rich event experience. Documents, index cards, tapes, and photos represent the systematic work of the Stasi and the elaborate processing of their legacies by the Stasi Documents Archive, which has been part of the federal archive since 2021. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/alles-wissen-wollen-die-stasi-und-ihre-dokumente-22))
History, Research, and Political Education
The presentation targets visitors who want to experience historical contexts not only by reading but also spatially. The exhibition tells of surveillance, control, and the legal mandate to process millions of documents and make them accessible for processing. In this way, it connects political education, memory culture, and scientific documentation in a place that stands for democratic public. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/alles-wissen-wollen-die-stasi-und-ihre-dokumente-22))
A strong location in the heart of Potsdam
The Brandenburg State Parliament at Alten Markt 1 is located in the historical city center. The public area is barrier-free, the building is equipped with Braille, and a guiding system for blind and visually impaired people starts at the Fortuna portal. There is also a visitor's gallery with 158 seats plus space for wheelchairs. The location offers good central accessibility, and parking options are indicated in front of the Potsdam Museum. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/landtag-brandenburg))
Conclusion: A must-see for all who want to experience history concretely
This exhibition makes the mechanisms of GDR State Security vivid, understandable, and directly experienceable. Anyone interested in contemporary history, political education, and the work of the Federal Archives will experience a concentrated piece of memory culture in a special atmosphere. A visit is particularly worthwhile because facts, original sources, and historical places form a strong connection here. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/alles-wissen-wollen-die-stasi-und-ihre-dokumente-22))
Official channels of the Federal Archives / Stasi Documents Archive:
- Instagram Federal Archives: https://www.instagram.com/bundesarchivd
- Instagram Stasi Documents Archive: https://www.instagram.com/stasizentrale/?hl=de
- Facebook Stasi Documents Archive: https://www.facebook.com/StasiUnterlagenArchiv/
- YouTube Stasi Documents Archive: https://www.youtube.com/StasiUnterlagenArchiv
- X Federal Archives: https://twitter.com/BundesarchivD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
- X Stasi Documents Archive: https://twitter.com/stasiarchiv
