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NS-Dokumentationszentrum München Reopens with Renewed Focus on Memory and Security

After a five-month closure prompted by a 2024 terrorist attack, the centre unveils new exhibits, enhanced security, and expanded spaces on its 10th anniversary.

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Overview

  • The NS-Dokumentationszentrum München reopened on May 8, 2025, marking its 10th anniversary with the motto 'History is not the Past.'
  • The reopening features the new exhibition 'Erinnerung ist …,' which integrates 22 historic objects and a video installation highlighting sites of right-wing violence in Munich.
  • Renovations include a redesigned foyer with a café, flexible event spaces, and improved accessibility to foster visitor engagement.
  • Enhanced security measures, such as bollards, video surveillance, and a reinforced entrance, were implemented following the September 2024 terrorist shooting.
  • The centre aims to connect historical remembrance with contemporary vigilance, addressing rising extremism and the challenges of preserving memory.