Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt
Von Rudolf H. Boettcher - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto WeidtAudio guide
Told byLightUpI’ll tell you the secrets of Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt. I guide you here with the map, or you can listen from home. What you see is not what you think, and knowing it is worth it. Some narrations are AI voices and others are real people.
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Story
A nearly blind man ran a broom workshop on this street. He used bribes, lies, and fake documents. And it was all for one reason.
The Nazis stormed into his workshop looking for someone. Otto Weidt looked them in the eyes and lied. Behind a shelf, there was a secret.
This story happened exactly within this place. I'll take you and tell you the story.
Visiting Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt
- How to get there
- The closest tram stop is S Hackescher Markt, 72 meters away. U Weinmeisterstraße/Gipsstraße tram stop is 130 meters away, and Weinmeisterstraße metro/train station is 187 meters away.
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on December 24.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
Frequently asked questions
What is significant about the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt?
The museum is located in the former workshop of Otto Weidt, who employed and protected blind and deaf Jewish workers during the Nazi regime. It showcases personal documents, letters, and the hidden room where the Horn family lived in hiding.
What can I see at the museum?
Visitors can see the original workshop space, documents belonging to Otto Weidt and his workers, and the hidden room behind a wardrobe where the Horn family hid for nine months.
Who was Otto Weidt?
Otto Weidt was a nearly blind small manufacturer who protected Jewish workers during World War II. He employed them in his brush and broom workshop and used his connections to prevent their deportation.
What happened to the Horn family?
The Horn family, who hid in a windowless room in the workshop, were arrested in October 1943 after being betrayed. They were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau and killed.
What other attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include Haus Schwarzenberg, Dead Chicken Alley, Ill Galeries, Anne Frank Zentrum, and Monsterkabinett, all within a short walking distance.
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