GDR Everyday Life Museum Malchow

The former cinema and event building is now home to a museum on everyday GDR history. On December 14, 1957, the "Film-Palast" was ceremoniously opened and inaugurated with a screening of the Soviet film "The Prologue". The painter and graphic artist Sieghard Dittner, who had created a mural for the entrance hall, was invited as a guest of honor. Since 2008, his works can be admired in the art museum at the monastery in the island town of Malchow.

Since October 1999, the exhibition has been constantly expanded and restaged. In the meantime, visitors can experience everyday life in the GDR in many different ways and find interesting information on a wide range of topics. Whether cinema, weddings, vacations or technology, there is something for every passion.

The expansion of the building and the large collection make it possible to constantly change the exhibition. Visitors can now even be transported back to childhood and take a curious look at various living areas from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Opening hours:

Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Tuesday - Sunday

April 10:00 to 16:00
May to September 10:00 to 17:00
October 10:00 to 16:00
November to December Sat. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.