Wanting to Know Everything. The Stasi and Its Documents in Potsdam: Intense exhibition at the Brandenburg State Parliament
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An exhibition that brings history to life
At the Brandenburg State Parliament in Potsdam, Wanting to Know Everything. The Stasi and Its Documents opens a foyer exhibition that offers a deep insight into the mechanisms of the GDR's state security. Between original documents, objects, and digital supplementary information, an intense event experience is created that combines memory, processing, and political education.
Stasi history in direct view
The exhibition shows how the Ministry for State Security operated, monitored, and intimidated. Exhibits such as a Stasi planning map make the dimensions of espionage visible. Through QR codes at the showcases, visitors receive additional historical and biographical backgrounds with documents, photos, audios, and films.
A place that makes an impact
The Brandenburg State Parliament as the exhibition location gives the topic special presence. The political environment in the heart of Potsdam creates an atmosphere where democracy, freedom, and historical responsibility come together directly. Especially for school classes, history enthusiasts, and all those dealing with the processing of GDR history, the format provides a clear added value.
Practical details for the visit
The foyer exhibition can be seen from July 8, 2026, to September 2, 2026, in the entrance area of the state parliament. Admission is free, and no registration is required. The state parliament is open on weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM. For visitors, wheelchair-accessible entrances and additional orientation aids are available in the public area.
Conclusion: This exhibition connects political education with an intense historical perspective. Those looking for a calm, impressive, and also thought-provoking cultural experience in Potsdam should mark this date and experience the Stasi exhibition live.
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