Everyday Life in the GDR

The app offers many ways of exploring life in East Germany in the 1970s and 80s.

This app for the permanent exhibition “Everyday Life in the GDR” in the Museum in the Kulturbrauerei includes all the key information about the museum, an audio guide with 20 commentaries and a short film providing a first taste of the exhibition.

The app has a lot more than just visitor information, and offers a variety of ways of exploring life in East Germany in the 1970s and 80s.

The 20 vivid audio commentaries include contributions from historians, contemporary witnesses and the exhibition organisers, combining a fascinating insight into everyday life in East Germany with personal histories and a look at how this exhibition presents the contested space between the GDR regime’s promises and the daily reality.

A short film introduces the exhibition and showcases the key topics and exhibits.

With details on opening times, admission and how to get here all accessible on the app, the visitor information ensures that you can get the most out of your visit.

You can use social networks to share the highlights and content directly with your friends. The app is designed to add to your exhibition experience and can be used directly in the museum, provides a taster of your visit, or can just be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch at home!

This app offers:

• 20 audio commentaries for your tour of the exhibition

• a short introductory film

• details on opening times, admission and how to get here

• social media share buttons

• five languages (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish)