The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
The greatest symbol of division in history
On the occasion of this unprecedented exhibition produced by Musealia, the Cité de l’architecture will house a 10-meter-long original piece of the Berlin Wall. The exhibition will resonate with the Cité’s own collection and full-scale pieces, illustrating how Berlin’s Cold War history became intrinsically tied to the Wall from its construction in 1961.
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A Unique Retrospective
The exhibition explores the profound impact of the Cold War on Berlin, a city divided for more than three decades. Alongside an original 10-meter segment of the Berlin Wall, visitors will discover more than 200 artifacts from 40 international institutions. These objects offer a vivid portray of daily life in East and West Germany while also bearing witness to global tensions and the survival techniques of Berliners during this tumultuous period.
An Impactful Learning
Right from the entrance, six original fragments of the Berlin Wall, spanning nearly 10 meters, draw visitors into the heart of a complex history. Through powerful artifacts and moving personal testimonies, the exhibition delves into the human and social impacts of this division. It reveals the daily struggles of Berliners living in a divided city and highlights the acts of courage and resilience that defined this era.
A Reflection on History
Beyond the artefacts, The Berlin Wall. A World Divided encourages visitors to reflect on the universal values of freedom, democracy, and coexistence. Through four thematic sections, the exhibition explores the global repercussions of Berlin's division, leading up to its reunification and the end of the Cold War.
Visitor information
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Admission tickets
Tickets will be available online soon.
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Partners and Collaborations
An exhibition produced by Musealia in collaboration with the Berlin Wall Foundation, presented in Paris at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine.
The content of the exhibition has been developed by an international team of experts, including historians and researchers from the Berlin Wall Foundation lead by the expertise of Gerhard Sälter, Head of Research at the Berlin Wall Foundation, and Christian Ostermann, Director of the History and Public Policy Program at the Wilson Center.