An exhibition housed in an old prison. The exhibits are all in German but you can buy an English booklet for 50cents. The book however does not relate to the rooms specifically by telling you what you can see in the cases etc it recounts the history of the resistance. The museum is quite hard to find tucked in a corner. The entry is free
Viel zu lernen über die Geschichte von Deutschland/Dortmund und den Menschen Sehr Empfehlenswert dennoch abschreckend.Wir werden bestimmt wieder vorbei schauen
Like the previous reviewer i was also slightlyy frustrated by the fact that there are no english translations on the walls.instead i had to rely upon the sometimes graphic photos on the walls of this former Gestapo prison.If there had been a translation i would have been there around 3 hours instead of 1 hour.the entrance to the museum is near to the Cine Star multiplex.It is based in a building with a small sign and an art deco exterior.I do not recognise the photo on display as that of the building.If you visit Dortmund you should visit this museum.
Firstly, this is not easy to find, with the entrance tucked away in a courtyard with very little signage. But it's worth hunting down, because it's an extraordinary experience. The old Nazi prison houses exhibitions in each of the cells, tracing the rise of Hitler and the impact on Dortmund and its persecuted minorities. I took my teenage son, who found it fascinating and educational. Entrance is free, donations voluntary.
this museum will open your eyes to what was really happening during the war years in germany it opened my eyes the museum is free entry and a english guide book cost 50 cents but worth it. made me feel cold reading about things that happened in there the two security guards where very helpfull when i was there it's four floors. I would challenge anyone not to be moved walking around there and it brought me to tears hear what happened in there .
Tja, wat moet je zeggen? De sfeer van ellende bekruipt je zodra je binnen stapt. Toch goed om geweest te zijn. Er wordt niet gezwegen over het kwade dat gebeurd is. Daarnaast verhalen van dapper mensen die zich verzet hebben tegen "rassenhygiene"
We spent around an hour walking around this old war prison. It was good to see something from the 2nd world war actually in Germany as i felt like we were able to see a German perspective on what happened there as opposed to English which is where I am from. I felt that it was an educational experience and laid out very well. Some of the cells were shocking and very sad when you learn what happened in them to the poor prisoners. All of the information within the museum is written in German so although the pictures are informative, it would have been good to see an English translation. The guide was useful as it helped to shed some light on what we were looking at in each room.
We visited with my 13 year old son who at school studies the rise of Hitler. He was impressed by the place itself and by the many rooms (44 in all) each explaining another stage in this tragic era. Certainly comprehensive. Rare treat.
read and see a lot about naziy germany specailly in dortmund but all over germany. remember and never forget. and never let it happen again!
Theres a reason its free to get in. Dont bother wasting your time. Most of the rooms are full of posters and information you can see in books.