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.
Opening times
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Admission fees
Admission free of charge
Transport connection
Tram no. 3 and bus no. 70 to "Trachenberger Platz", bus no. 64 or S-Bahn to "Dresden-Pieschen"
Extras/offers
guided toursspecial exhibitionslectures
Misc. extras
Acceptance of applications and advice regarding access to personal files and those of deceased relatives, sale of publications
Handicapped accessible
- handicapped accessible in all areas
- handicapped accessible toilet
Foreign language offers
Information and guided tours of the Stasi archive in English by previous arrangement Travelling exhibition "Autumn 1989" in Czech (on request)
Educational offers
Lectures, archive tours, archive education programs (project work), support for research projects on the
GDR dictatorship history
Contact
Dresden branch of the archives of the former East German secret police
Riesaer Straße 7
01129 Dresden
Tel: +49 (0 30) 18 665- 34 11