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Erwachsene EUR 7.50
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Memorium Nuremberg Trials is a museum in Nuremberg’s Palace of Justice exploring the trials held there from 1945 to 1949.
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What's on here
Why go
- Trace how the trials shaped international law and morality, including genocide, and their legacy at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
- Four Allied powers supplied the judges and prosecutors.
Plan your visit
Prices
ErwachseneEUR 7.50
From the venue's website · checked 9 Nov 2026
Opening hours
TodayClosedShow all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00
Don't miss
- Courtroom 600Stand in the historic courtroom where the Nuremberg Trials took place.Palace of Justice
- Original defendants’ dockParts of the original dock are displayed in the exhibition.Permanent exhibition
- Historical audio and film documentsHistorical recordings help recreate the courtroom hearings.Permanent exhibition
- Courtroom 600 media installationExplore the media installation in the historic courtroom.Courtroom 600
Know before you go
- Courtroom 600 may close during events, and its media installation may be unavailable.
With kids
- Moderated discussions are available for school classes.
Tips for your visit
- Use the free Memorium Nuremberg Trials app for its media guide.
- For visit enquiries, call +49 911 23128614.
- Guided tours are available for groups. Educational programmes are offered with Geschichte für Alle e. V. and Nürnberger Menschenrechtszentrum e. V.
Interesting facts3
History
- 20 November 1945The first Nuremberg trial began in the Palace of Justice courtroom, with 21 Nazi leaders before an international tribunal.
- 1946–1949Twelve further trials took place before US military tribunals and influenced the development of international criminal law.
- May 2000Public weekend tours of Courtroom 600 began, conducted by the historical society Geschichte Für Alle.
- 21 November 2010The permanent exhibition opened.
- 1 March 2020Court hearings in Courtroom 600 ended, and the courtroom became part of the exhibition for visitors.
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- November 2022The Courtroom 600: Time Travel installation was added.
- January 2026The German federal government approved funding for an expansion of the permanent exhibition.
How to get there
- On footThe museum is at Bärenschanzstraße 72, near Nuremberg Bärenschanze, about 2 km west of Nuremberg main station.
Sources: Memorium Nuremberg Trials - Wikipedia · Nuremberg - Wikivoyage (see) · Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse · Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse · Le Mémorial des procès de Nuremberg · Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
Barenschanzstrasse 72, Nuremberg
- Phone
- +49 911 23128614
Questions and answers
How much is admission to Memorium Nuremberg Trials?
Adult admission is €7.50.
When is Memorium Nuremberg Trials open?
Monday and Wednesday to Friday, 09:00–18:00; weekends, 10:00–18:00.
When did Courtroom 600 stop hosting trials?
Court hearings ended on 1 March 2020.
When did work on the permanent exhibition begin?
Construction in the courthouse attic began in December 2008 and continued through 2010.
Who funded planning for the permanent exhibition?
Funding commitments came from Bavaria and the German federal government before planning began in December 2007.
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