Across the road at Bernauer Str. Most official buildings in the area were destroyed during wartime bombings, which inexplicably left the Martin Gropius Building at the exhibit's entrance unharmed. In the distance looms a decrepit looking arch, what's left of the former Anhalter station. Through pictures and texts, the exhibit explores the history of the Gestapo, the SS, and the Reich's state security. Although translations of some information are available, the English version skimps on the story, and the German texts are long and complex.
English commentary is also available on headsets.
Plans to incorporate a library and an archive into the exhibition centre are on hold due to lack of funding.