Stasi Museum (Runde Ecke)
Museum in der „Runden Ecke“
The former Leipzig headquarters of the East German Ministry for State Security, preserved with offices, surveillance equipment, and eavesdropping files.
The 'Runde Ecke' building was once the Leipzig regional headquarters of the GDR's Ministry for State Security (Stasi). In December 1989, citizens peacefully occupied it, and it later became a museum. The offices, cell-like corridors, and furnishings have been preserved almost exactly as they were. Exhibits include a steam device for opening letters, disguise wigs and fake beards, jars of scent samples, and listening devices, vividly illustrating the East German surveillance system. Admission is free. Most panels are in German, but English audio guides and guided tours are available. It is located on the ring road beside the northwest corner of the old town.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Thomas Church
- Bach Museum
- Old Town Hall & Market Square
- Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig
- Auerbachs Keller
- Contemporary History Forum
- Mädler Passage
- New Town Hall