Euroregion Elbe/Labe

Dresden branch of the archives of the former East German secret police

The Federal Archives - Stasi Records Archive Dresden contains 8,239 meters of documents and 3 million index cards. The documents originate from the District Administration for State Security as well as the 16 district offices and the Stasi's "TU Dresden" object office in the Dresden district. The tour explains the activities in the archive, the working methods of the MfS and their effects. In addition, examples are presented using original files. Guided tours of the archives are only possible by appointment. A public tour takes place once a month at 16:30. During opening hours, it is possible to view changing exhibitions, read through sample files or apply for access to files on site.

Address

Riesaer Straße 7
01129 Dresden

Contact

Tel: +49 (0 30) 18 665- 34 11

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Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Prices

Admission free of charge

Offers

guided toursspecial exhibitionslectures

Acceptance of applications and advice to citizens for inspection of the file, projects for school pupils, further training for teachers, lectures on the work of the state security, sale of publications

Lectures, projects for school classes (half-day to several days) with original sources Training for multipliers, educators such as guided tours of the archive area (by previous arrangement) Supervision of bachelor's and master's theses on topics related to the history of the GDR dictatorship

Information and guided tours of the Stasi archive in English by previous arrangement Travelling exhibition "Autumn 1989" in Czech (on request)

handicapped accessible in all areas, handicapped accessible toilet

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