Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt — Attraction in Berlin

We stumbled across this little museum whilst exploring the very interesting streets, courtyards and alleyways in the area. We decided to go in and were surprised it was free entry. The displays inside are very insightful, showing how many people in the area were working together and risking their lives in an attempt to save local Jewish people during WW2, often to be betrayed. There are lots of photos and little biographies which were in both German and English. It really is worth visiting if you are nearby and have about 30 minutes to step back and reflect on the bravery shown by ordinary, everyday people who knew their government was doing wicked things and quietly did something about it. On practical matters, this museum is in an alleyway so parking is some distance away, but public transport in the area is good. There is a lift, and clean toilets. The museum doesn't have a cafe, but there are several cafes and bars...

Small museum with free entry, located near the Anne Frank centre, down an alley. Entry steps.

The Museum of Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind remains on the original site of the factory and is dedicated to his life during the second World War.

Otto protected his workers, most of them visually impaired or deaf against deportation by bribing the officials and the Gestapo or providing assistance in other ways.

Visual information is available in both German and English.

Small museum, 30...

To access the museum, you must walk through an alley of impressive street art and cafes. The museum itself gives a very touching/emotional experience. The Information that is presented on the walls and in displays is interesting and informative. You could spend an hour in the museum with that Information alone. Take it up a notch and ask for a free audio guide, and you could be in the museum for two/plus hours. I have learned so much from this museum and...