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Palais Schaumburg

Until 2001 it was used to house the office of West Germany's chancellor and the chancellor's cabinet. Today, the building is used as a secondary headquarters for the chancellor.

Address: Adenauerallee 139/141

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Villa Hammerschmidt
Between 1951-1994 the Villa Hammerschmidt served as the residence of the West German President, however, since the relocation of the German government to Berlin the building serves as a secondary residence for the president.
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Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig
Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig
Natural history museum and zoological research institution, named after Alexander Koenig, who donated his collection of specimens to the institution. The museum was opened in 1934 and is affiliated with the Leibniz Association. On September 1, 1948, the Parlamentarischer Rat, the organ to create the German constitution, was opened here. The actual proceedings happened in the nearby Pädagogische Akademie, the later Bundeshaus.
Tue Thu - Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00-21:00, closed most Mondays (except on legal holidays); Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's EveAdult €6, senior or student €3
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Haus der Geschichte
House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
An interesting explanation of German history after 1945 that is constantly updated. A must if you are interested in history or politics. Exhibitions are presented in German only, but audio guides are available in English, guide booklets with English translations are available for a couple euros, and guided tours for school groups conducted in English are available free of charge when prebooked.
Tue - Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat Sun and Christmas season 10:00-18:00, closed on December 24 and 31Free admission
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Kunstmuseum Bonn
Modern art museum with a large and interesting collection as well as a good cafe.
Tue – Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-19:00, closed on Mondays; February 23 and 27; December 24, 25, and 31Adult €10; student, child (over 6), or Bonn-Card holder €5.00