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A VISIT TO THE RAMONES MUSEUM – HEY HO, LET’S GO!

Joey Cobain

Last updated: September 8, 2025

As a fan of 20+ years, I was super psyched to visit the Ramones Museum in Berlin, Germany, in August 2020.

It’s the first and only Ramones Museum in the world. It was founded by Flo Hayler, a music journalist and huge fan, in 2005.

According to their website, more than 1,000 original artifacts, representing the band’s history from 1974-1996, are exhibited.

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Breakfast at the Bar & Café Area

I was worried about getting hungry while touring the museum, so my first stop was the cozy (inside) Bar & Café area. All breakfast foods are either vegan or vegetarian.

I had the “Blitzkrieg Bop” breakfast, that consisted of two slices of bread with a few veggies, sliced cheese (a vegan spread can be ordered instead, if preferred), and veggie cold cuts.

I also ordered a bottle of Club-Mate, a non-alcoholic caffeine drink often found in Eastern Germany. The food arrived quickly, and it was minimalist but amazing, just like many of the band’s songs!

The punk music playing in the background was just another bonus. There’s no way to miss the Wall of Fame, where tons of great bands (e.g. Rise Against, Die Toten Hosen, and The Undertones), that visited the museum, had left their signature. And the photos of various artists on the wall are worth mentioning as well!

The “Blitzkrieg Bop” breakfast and a small overview of breakfast food items available.

Partial Bar and Café area, including a few photos and the Wall of Fame!

Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to try any of their vegan cakes, a hot or cold drink, or check out an event. But these are on my bucket list for next time!

A small selection of pastries and drinks available. Photo credit of the Ramones Museum.

The Ramones Museum Tour

Then I walked through the swinging doors to check out the museum area!

I quickly learnt that the museum’s treasures are shown in the chronological order of the band’s history, so it started with their early years from the mid to late 1970s. My favourite displays of this period were:

A signed cover of the first Ramones album (1976), photo credit of the Ramones Museum, band member pictures and handwritten lyrics to “Judy is a Punk” (1976), a photo of Johnny Ramone and Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols (1977), a poster from their gig in Lyon, France, on Apr 28, 1977, and Marky Ramone’s shoes, that he wore during their European tour in 1978.

Next, I entered a separate room, where “Rock’n’Roll High School“, a teen comedy movie featuring the band, published in 1979, was playing. It was great to sit on the couch for a break, and I liked the cool t-shirts and posters hanging on the wall, that were made specifically because of the movie.

As I kept on walking, I found more awesome Ramones memorabilia from the 1980s until 1996. Here are some examples: Ticket stub from a gig in Berlin, and picture of a show in Tokyo, Japan (both 1980), and an article in the New York Post about Johnny Ramone (1983). These two are photo courtesy of the Ramones Museum, then CJ Ramone’s bass guitar.

Also, a set list for a gig, each band member’s profile, and poster of their show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 16, 1996. The last one is also photo credit of the Ramones Museum.

After the museum tour, I couldn’t resist buying a Ramones Museum t-shirt and sticker from the gift shop. I mean, I had to get something to remember that I visited this place when I’m old… Just kidding. 😀

Directions, Events, and Hours of the Ramones Museum

When I visited in 2020, the Ramones Museum was at Oberbaumstraße 5 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Unfortunately, it was closed for a while, but it reopened recently as part of 19:77 Berlin (a vegan bar and diner) at this address: Weserstr. 159, 12045 Berlin-Neukölln, Germany.

There’s a direct bus (#M41), regional trains, S-Bahn’s, and bus #M43 going to the Ramones Museum from Berlin Central Station (35-40 minutes).

The Ramones Museum also has events going on often, e.g. a Pub Quiz on every second Tuesday and the Black in Berlin Comedy show on every second Sunday!

Another cool thing is their Get in the Van Tour, a 2-hour Punk subculture and DIY Sightseeing tour around Berlin, where you’ll learn about Berlin’s Punk history from the 1970s until today. It can be booked every day for 2-6 people, and includes a free drink and t-shirt. How awesome is that?

The Ramones Museum’s Hours are below:

Monday-Thursday: 12 pm to 11 pm

Friday: 12 pm to 1 am

Saturday: 10 am to 1 am

Sunday: 10 am to 11 pm

Conclusion: My Opinion on the Ramones Museum

I was amazed by the immense detail, effort, time, and passion that must have been put into setting up the Ramones Museum over the years. Although the museum area is rather small, it’s very well organized. I also appreciated the kind staff, warm atmosphere, and very affordable prices.

So whether you’re into The Ramones or not, I think this museum is worth visiting to learn about the band’s large impact on the history of music.

Plus, their large breakfast kept my belly satisfied for a long time! For me, it was an awesome start to exploring Berlin, as several tourist attractions (e.g. East Side Gallery and the Brandenburg Gate) were not far away.

I really look forward to going back to the Ramones Museum someday and seeing its new location! 😀

If you want to try more vegan food during your Berlin visit, check out Rebecca’s post about 16 Must Visit Vegan Restaurants in Berlin!

For more cool things to do in Berlin, check out my blog post:

24 Hours in Berlin, Germany

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