Allied Museum

The Allied Museum in Berlin documents the presence and activities of the Western Allies in Berlin from the end of World War II through the Cold War period. Its collections and exhibitions interpret military, political and civilian dimensions of Allied occupation and operations.

Permanent displays explore topics such as occupation administration, the Berlin Airlift, Cold War politics and daily life in divided Berlin, using photographs, documents and personal objects. An outdoor area displays larger items and vehicles used by Allied forces, providing a tangible sense of the material history.

The museum was established to collect and present the legacy of the Western Allies in Berlin and to make those records accessible to the public. Its site lies in an area that was part of the Western Allied presence in the city.

The museum is located in southwest Berlin on Clayallee in the Dahlem/Zehlendorf area, in the zone that formed part of the former U.S. sector of the city.

• Subject focus: Exhibitions focus on the Western Allied occupation of Berlin and the Cold War period, covering political, military and civilian aspects between 1945 and 1994.
• Location context: Located on Clayallee in the former US sector of Berlin, the museum sits within an area formerly associated with Allied military presence.

What to See #

• Indoor exhibition: Indoor exhibitions present documents, photographs, uniforms, small objects and interpretive displays covering the Western Allies' roles in Berlin from 1945 to the end of Allied missions in 1994.
• Outdoor vehicle and equipment display: Outdoor display area contains larger items such as vehicles and equipment used by the Allied forces, displayed on an open site adjacent to the museum building.