What Checkpoint Charlie was
Checkpoint Charlie was a Western Allied checkpoint at Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße. The GDR border crossing and the Western Allied checkpoint were historically different parts of the same place of remembrance, and the two are often treated as one.
Today the site is a busy corner of the city with a museum, an outdoor exhibition and several plans for its future. Prices and opening hours below are those published for 2026. This website is independent and is not connected with the museum or with any public body.
The Wall Museum: tickets and hours
Prices as shown in the museum's online shop in 2026. They are listed prices, not a checkout total.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €18.50 |
| Students | €14.50 |
| Pupils aged 7 to 18 | €12.50 |
| People with severe disabilities | €12.50 |
| Children up to 6 years | €0 |
| Group ticket from 25 people, per ticket | €14.50 |
| Audio guide | €5 |
| Photo permit | €5 |
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to its current visitor page. Tickets bought in the shop are valid for one year. Check the final total at checkout. Older, longer evening hours that you may see elsewhere no longer apply.
Our picks: tours near Checkpoint Charlie
Two guided walks through central Berlin.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided walking tour of central Berlin
A guide leads the walk; the meeting point depends on the option you book. Museum entries are not listed as included.
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Two-hour guided walk on Third Reich and Cold War history
A guided walk that starts at the tourist information at the Brandenburg Gate. Tips for the guide are not included.
Check availability →Walking tours with Checkpoint Charlie
Walks through central Berlin and the Cold War sites, with live prices and availability. Check each route to see whether Checkpoint Charlie is a stop.
What to see outdoors
Free, and no ticket needed.
The outdoor exhibition
A temporary exhibition, Durch den Eisernen Vorhang (Through the Iron Curtain), stands on the forecourt of the Asisi panorama at Zimmerstraße and Friedrichstraße. It has 5 theme islands and is accessible at any time.
A walking tour from the gate
One public tour starts at the Brandenburg Gate and ends at Checkpoint Charlie. It lasts about 2 hours on average and is listed in English and Spanish. The tour works on a tip basis, so it is not free of payment. You can reserve or simply turn up at the meeting point, and it needs no public transport ticket.
The BlackBox is closed
Old listings still show it.
The BlackBox Cold War exhibition has been closed since the evening of 10 January 2026. Prices and hours that you may still find in older listings are not a current offer. Do not plan a visit around them.
The future of the site
Plans, not a finished square.
A competition for an education and remembrance site at Checkpoint Charlie ran in 2026. The jury decided on 9 September 2026, and an exhibition of the results ran from 13 to 23 October 2026 at the Neues Stadthaus. A competition design is not a finished square. A press report of 18 October 2026 names 2030 as the planned start of construction. That is a plan, not a completion date.
For now, expect the corner as it is: the museum, the outdoor exhibition and the busy street.
Checkpoint Charlie and other Wall sites
How the places differ. Hours as of October 2026.
| Place | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint Charlie, outdoor exhibition | Free | Accessible at any time |
| Wall Museum | From €12.50, adults €18.50 | Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Bernauer Straße memorial | Free | Outdoor exhibition daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| East Side Gallery wall | Free | Around the clock |
Bernauer Straße and the East Side Gallery show the Wall itself in more detail. See the page on the Berlin Wall for hours and getting there.
Continue your visit
Related places and pages.
The Berlin Wall
Bernauer Straße, the East Side Gallery and the Mauerweg.
History of the Brandenburg Gate
The gate in the border zone and its reopening in 1989.
Unter den Linden
The boulevard from the gate towards Museum Island.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
The field of stelae and the underground information centre.
Checkpoint Charlie: frequently asked questions
Is Checkpoint Charlie free to visit?
The outdoor exhibition on the forecourt of the Asisi panorama is accessible at any time. The Wall Museum charges admission, with an adult ticket at €18.50 in the online shop in 2026.
When is the Wall Museum open?
Daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to its current visitor page. Check the page before you go, in particular around public holidays.
Is the BlackBox Cold War still open?
No. It has been closed since the evening of 10 January 2026.
How long are the museum tickets valid?
Tickets bought in the museum's online shop are valid for one year from purchase.
Will the site be rebuilt?
A competition for an education and remembrance site ran in 2026. A press report of 18 October 2026 names 2030 as the planned start of construction. That is a plan, not a finished project.