OFFERS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS ●● Cryptography: from Enigma to the safe password ●● Secret services in the Cold War ●● Berlin as the capital city of spies ●● Data protection, Big Data and Social Networks
WELCOME! DEAR TEACHERS, Since we only opened our doors in 2015, I am sure you have yet to visit the German Spy Museum. To make your work a little easier, we have compiled this brochure, providing an overview of the most important information for planning your trip. We are looking forward to your call and visit!
Robert Rückel, Director
CONTENTS INHALT THE EXHIBITION
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SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS
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ADVICE AND BOOKINGS
[email protected] Tel: +49 30 39 82 00 45-0
TEACHER FEEDBACK
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THE EXHIBITION Set over 3000 m�, our permanent exhibition takes your school class on a journey back in time to the history of espionage. Beginning with the first ciphers in the ancient world, the exhibition introduces its visitors to military intelligence in the two world wars and provides an in-depth account of the Cold War, before moving to the contemporary debate over the NSA and Big Data. Viewing unique artefacts from the world of spying, the visitor is introduced to the methods of the East German Stasi and hears testimony from top agents from the Cold War. Espionage experts provide a commentary on the artefacts. Unique multi-media installations explain the importance of data protection and how to deal with Social Networks. Even the least sporting of your pupils will enjoy the laser obstacle course!
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Introduction WWI and WWII Cryptography Secret services in the Cold War Stasi surveillance Berlin as the capital city of spies Conspiracy theories Espionage in film and literature Espionage in the 21st century Big Data and data protection
One of the few remaining Enigma machines in the world
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SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS GUIDED TOURS
Our museum historians and teaching staff have developed a range of guided tours for school groups.
1 OVERVIEW TOURS
The majority of school groups book a 60 or 90-minute tour giving an overview of all aspects of the exhibition.
2 TOURS WITH A SPECIALIST FOCUS
We can adapt any tour to fit the needs of your teaching plan. We currently offer the following range of specialist tours: CRYPTOGRAPHY FROM ENIGMA TO THE SAFE PASSWORD From the first hand-made ciphers to the mechanization of cryptography with the ground-breaking ENIGMA method, the tour finishes with an examination of passwords widely thought to be safe from hackers.
THE HIGH-POINT OF ESPIONAGE DURING THE COLD WAR Günter Guillaume, Karl-Heinz Kurras, Topas — the Cold War was a war of spies. Did they prevent the Cold War turning hot or simply to extend it? The tour focuses on the impact of the division of the world and German disunity on international espionage. BERLIN AS THE CAPITAL CITY OF SPIES As the intersection of East and West, Berlin was the Capital city of spies. The tour focuses on safe houses, agent exchanges and surveillance units both then and now. DATA PROTECTION, BIG DATA AND SOCIAL NETWORKS Thousands of bytes of data are collected about all of us every day. In addition to the scandals that rocked the world, the tour asks who collects data about us and how free with data we are in the Social Media.
Authentic artefacts are complemented by interactive installations.
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GROUP ROOMS
PRICES
Three group rooms fitted with laser projectors are available for your use, subject to availability.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
10 ery teacher per Free entry for ev
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GUIDED TOURS*
VERANSTALTUNGEN We host a series of evening events focussing on espionage and Big Data. Click here for our calendar of events ► deutsches-spionagemuseum.de/event
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School children / per person
60-Minute overview tour 90-Minute overview tour 60-minute tours with a specialist focus
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Use of the group room per person per hour
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*All tour prices apply for max. 25 persons, larger groups may need to book multiple tours.
PAYMENT
●● Cash on arrival, with EC card or credit card ●● With invoice
A truly hands-on experience
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My class and I really enjoyed our visit to your museum. I can certainly recommend it to anyone and will be coming again soon!
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OPENING HOURS Daily 10.00 – 20.00 Closed on 24.12
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Next time, I’ll allow more time for this Museum. My class loved it - a real highlight of the trip.
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A highlight of the trip. Marie Schreiber, Ulm
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Since taking part in the museum tour, my pupils think about what they post on Facebook. Sandra Huber, München
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My class just didn’t want to leave. They loved the laser obstacle course and hung on every word of the tour guide.
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY Hi-tech is a hallmark of the exhibition
An interactive journey back in time to the cloakand-dagger world of international espionage
More than just James Bond and Edward Snowden
The information is both interesting and academically sound Many exhibits are interactive and kid-friendly
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