ZGMA bunker building

Museum inside a bunker · Mannheim-Sandhofen

Living history.
Right here.

“War belongs in a museum.”

Over a hundred years of military and everyday history — exhibited in a place that is itself part of that history: an original WWII air-raid bunker in Mannheim.

Birnbaumstraße 29–31 · 68307 Mannheim

Location

Original high bunker, Mannheim-Sandhofen

Areas

Five themed rooms from 1900 to today

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Travelers’ Choice 2024

Tours

Groups & school classes on request

About the museum

History without filter —
but never without stance.

ZGMA documents more than a century of German history from a regional perspective. Original objects, uniforms, documents and everyday items tell the story of early airship construction, two world wars, life under American occupation, and the path of the young Bundeswehr.

We exhibit — we do not glorify. The objects speak for themselves, and the bunker speaks with them.

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ZGMA interior

Exhibition areas

Five rooms.
One century.

Each area is independently curated and covers a specific era — with original exhibits, photographs and personal documents.

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Opening hours

Every first Sunday
of the month.

Regularly open from 2 to 5 pm — guided tour starts at 2:30 pm. For groups, school classes and clubs we are happy to arrange individual appointments outside these hours.

Next opening 1st Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 pm Guided tour 2:30 pm

Groups from 5 people: guided tour bookable any time on request.

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Visit us

History begins
where you stop and look.

We look forward to welcoming you. For guided tours, school visits or special occasions please contact us directly.

Get in touch +49 179 5034429