Exhibition: for people aged 10+

Susi & Us - To Look Or To Look Away

An exhibition based on the book "Susi, die Enkelin von Haus Nummer 4"

Engagement and civil courage require a lot of bravery. This exhibition deals with the question of whether to turn a blind eye or to intervene - both today and in the past. It is based on the true story of the Jewish girl, Susi Collm, who between 1942 and 1945 was forced into hiding from the Nazis.

The Alice Museum For Children's "Susi & Us" exhibition was nominated in the category "Best Hands-On Museums in the World' and was awarded 3rd place at the Children in Museums Awards 2023.

Visits For The Public

Open only on Sundays until Sunday 1st December, from 12pm to 6pm*
*The museum visit is included in the FEZ day ticket.

Open for private classes and groups on weekdays with prior registration 
Enquiries to:
Pia Grotsch, Email: kindermuseum(at)fez-berlin.de,
Tel.: +4930-53071-181

Subject to change!

Visiting the Susi & Us exhibition with your family is a special experience. Whether with your parent, grandparents, friends or colleagues, our team in the exhibition will tell you everything you need to know and send you home with much to ponder.

Please note: We strongly advise you to use public transport as parking spaces are very limited. A parking charge of €3 applies.

Visits For Schools

The exhibition can now be visited by school classes and groups at the following times:
Tues 7th January to Wed 30th April 2024 (Tues to Thurs)
9:30 am to 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Cost: €80.00 for up to 20 participant. Each additional participant costs €4.00. Teacher/guardian/group leader goes free.

There will be a short introduction for each school group where our team will explain more about the exhibition. Pupils will then go off in small groups equipped with a "city map" and "mind-reading glasses" which will ensure they ponder the important questions at each of the 7 stations in the 'city' where the exhibition is based.

Online Tickets

More information & group bookings
Tel: +4930-53071-333

Iris Berben

Unusual approaches via film, sound, light and architecture create space for active confrontation with the Nazi period as well as showing modern day examples of exclusion and anti-semitism. Examples of civil courage are also shown alongside.

The actress Iris Berben guides visitors through the exhibition as a narrator in both sound and vision.

"A really important topic that has been realised in an exciting and clever way. I'm very happy to have been part of this exhibition." Iris Berben

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Exhibition Impressions

MOVING AND INFORMATIVE

A city setting complete with an apartment, a parliament, a hideout, a railway station, a shop, a school and a cinema is the backdrop to a place where parallels between the past and the present become apparent. The open atmosphere invites young visitors to discover new concepts, reflect on what they see and get more hands-on in various interactive parts. Each station is narrated by actress Iris Berben.

Our Exhibition

The "Susi & Us - To Look Or To Look Away" exhibition sees the Alice Museum transformed into a city-like landscape featuring 7 interactive stations.

The Main Focus

The exhibition revolves around the true story of a Jewish girl named Susi Collm. She was just 6 years old when she and her parents was forced into hiding by the Nazis in 1942. Susi managed to survive thanks to the heroism of many brave people and because she never gave up despite the atrocities committed during the Nazi period.

Visitor Feedback

What some of our visitors said...

"The exhbition was amazing and really informative! Everyone is equal. Really interesting talks."

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The Historical Link To Today

The lessons and stories of the past are still relevant today. Among the questions for you to ponder:

  • Are you susceptible to brainwashing? Take the test!
  • Do you have a mind of your own?

Historical Documents

A variety of exhibits visually show the story. Examples include the very last farewell letter sent by the grandma or the visa for the move to Cuba, which ultimately came too late.

Open The Right Door

Behind the door lies evidence of the amazing courage it took to stand with the Jewish people at the time. Justify your own laws in parliament. See, hear and learn more about Jewish life and culture in Germany today.

School Partnerships

The pupils from the Alfred Nobel School in Berlin-Neukölln have been taking part in a long-term project which examines what leads to anti-semitism and hatred of certain groups. The films, poetry and pictures they have produced can be seen in the art room of the Alice Museum.

The Exhibition Creators

"Susi & Us - To Look Or To Look Away" is an exhibition created by the Alice Museum for Children at the FEZ and the Senate Department for Youth, Education & Family. It is based on the children's book "Susi, die Enkelin von Haus Nummer 4" written by Birgitta Behr. The exhibition is a cooperation with the Anne Frank Centre in Berlin and is sponsored by Sparkasse's PS Sparen und Gewinnen programme.

Press

At the Alice Museum for Children at the FEZ Berlin, there's another example of an exhibition discussing the Nazi era in a child-oriented way. […] The exhibitions at the Alice Museum don't just offer various learning opportunities but also provide a location where people from various backgrounds can meet up and exchange ideas.
Public Marketing - "Junge Menschen erfolgreich erreichen." 7-8/ 2024 


It was certainly enjoyed by the Mitte-based pupils from the 6th grade. "There are lots of ways to approach the exhibition and lots to do. All the information is presented in a way that makes it easy for children to understand. One girl was very keen to point out that she would love to come back. […] It's no easy job teaching children about the National Socialism and the Holocaust but the Alice Museum For Children has done it in a sensitive and engaging way.
Forum. Das Wochenmagazin, 39/ 2023 

Visitor Feedback

I really enjoyed it here, I learnt a lot and I really liked the hiding place and the brainwashing section!
~ Wilma and Bruno 
 

Really nice! I wish there were more exhibitions like this!!!
~ 23.11.2023
 

The exhibition is awesome!!! But the bit about the grandma is sad.
~ Adele, 15.01.2023 
 

I found it great and can't wait to come again.
~ Anna  

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