Open house days
21 to 23 November 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The end of the war in May 1945 marked the complete military defeat of Nazi Germany. It also signalled the start of the formation of an international tribunal to investigate the crimes of the Nazis. This also brought the war to a legal conclusion.
The 80th anniversary of the opening of the Nuremberg Trials is an occasion for the Memorium Nuremberg Trials to open its doors. There will be free admission and a varied programme over three days. Join us in commemorating this historic event. Guided tours of our building in the four trial languages German, English, French and Russian will provide an overview of the trial history and insights into our exhibition. You can gain more in-depth knowledge through themed tours. We also offer an outdoor tour that explains the Palace of Justice and the prison as a venue for the trials. Selected tours are offered with a translation into German sign language.
You can view our media installation in Courtroom 600. Let us surprise you with what else is in offer.
Program of the anniversary "80 years Nuremberg trials against the Major War Criminals" (PDF file 143 KB)
Location of the event
Courtroom 600
"1945 in Nuremberg – The end of World War II 80 years ago"
(only available in German)
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- Cost:
- Admission and the entire program are free of charge on these days.
Program
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 | |
| 2 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (German) This guided tour is conducted in German! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 3 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (English) This guided tour is conducted in English! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 3:30 p.m. | The Palace of Justice and the Nuremberg Trials – Outdoor Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! The outdoor tour on the grounds of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice leads to significant sites of the Nuremberg Trials and shows the workplaces, communication routes, and movements around the historic Courtroom 600. |
| 4 p.m. | Highlights of the permanent exhibition – Themed tour with Museum Director Nina Lutz This guided tour is conducted in German! Our new museum director Nina Lutz will personally guide you through selected highlights of the permanent exhibition. |
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | |
| 11 a.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (German and German Sign Language) This guided tour is conducted in German! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. Registration for German Sign Language interpretation is required: memorium@stadt.nuernberg.de |
| 11.30 a.m. | The Palace of Justice and the Nuremberg Trials – Outdoor Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! The outdoor tour on the grounds of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice leads to significant sites of the Nuremberg Trials and shows the workplaces, communication routes, and movements around the historic Courtroom 600. |
| 12 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (Russian) This guided tour is conducted in Russian! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 1 p.m. | Women in the Nuremberg Trials – Themed Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! In this themed tour, you will learn more about the influence of women and the diversity of their roles – including as journalists, prosecutors, and stenotypists – through which they significantly shaped the Nuremberg Trials. |
| 2 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (English) This guided tour is conducted in English! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 3 p.m. | "Victor's Justice" – Themed Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! In the themed tour "Victor's Justice," you will learn why this term exists, what it means, and why it remains a subject of critical discussion today. |
| 3:30 p.m. | The Palace of Justice and the Nuremberg Trials – Outdoor Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! The outdoor tour on the grounds of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice leads to significant sites of the Nuremberg Trials and shows the workplaces, communication routes, and movements around the historic Courtroom 600. |
| 4 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (English) This guided tour is conducted in English! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 4 p.m. | In the middle of instead of Retelling: History and Remembrance in the Serious Game This event is conducted in German! Get to know the Serious Game "Tribunal 45" about the Nuremberg Trials. It will be presented as a part of the event "In the middle of instead of Retelling". Additionally, a panel discussion about history and remembrance organized by the EVZ foundation will take place in Courtroom 600. |
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 | |
| 11 a.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (English) This guided tour is conducted in English! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 11:30 a.m. | The Palace of Justice and the Nuremberg Trials – Outdoor Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! The outdoor tour on the grounds of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice leads to significant sites of the Nuremberg Trials and shows the workplaces, communication routes, and movements around the historic Courtroom 600. |
| 12 p.m. | Serious Game "Tribunal 45" – Themed Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! In this themed tour, you have the oppurtunity to gain further insights into the Nuremberg Trial with the Serious Game "Tribunal 45", which complements the exhibition. In the game you accompany the protagonist Aline Chalufour through the course of the main war crimes trial. The game is also available in English! |
| 1 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (French) This guided tour is conducted in French! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Open Day of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy As a part of the Open Day of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy will inform you about the Nuremberg Principles and present its work promoting education, research and public engagement in the discusssion of international criminal justice. The programm includes a panel discussion and the documentary "Peace through Law – The Legacy of Thomas Buergenthal." Find out more here |
| 2 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (German and German Sign Language) This guided tour is conducted in German! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. Registration for German Sign Language interpretation is required: memorium@stadt.nuernberg.de |
| 3 p.m. | Guided tour of the permanent exhibition (English) This guided tour is conducted in English! During our guided tours of the permanent exhibition, you will gain certain insights into the background, course, and aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials through selected objects such as parts of the original defendant's bench and historical audio and film recordings. |
| 3:30 p.m. | The Palace of Justice and the Nuremberg Trials – Outdoor Tour This guided tour is conducted in German! The outdoor tour on the grounds of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice leads to significant sites of the Nuremberg Trials and shows the workplaces, communication routes, and movements around the historic Courtroom 600. |
| 4 p.m. | Highlights of the permanent exhibition – Themed tour with Museum Director Nina Lutz This guided tour is conducted in German! Our new museum director Nina Lutz will personally guide you through selected highlights of the permanent exhibition. |
On all three days, hourly screenings of the media installation "Time Travel Courtroom 600" will take place from 11 a.m. (except on Sat at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.).
Please be aware that last-minute changes may occur.