Berliner Innenstadt in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Museum für Leibesübungen
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Museum of Physical Exercise
(1925–1934)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
1. Museum für Leibesübungen / Museum of Physical Exercise Marker
Im Ephraim-Palais wurde am 20. Juli 1925 der Verein Museum für Leibesübungen gegründet. Die Eröffnung des Museums erfolgte im Oktober 1925 im Berliner Stadtschloss. Die Nationalsozialisten lösten dieses erste allgemeine Sportmuseum der Welt 1934 auf. Seit 1970 führt das Sportmuseum Berlin die Tradition des Museums für Leibesübungen fort.
In the Ephraim Palace, the Association Museum for Physical Exercise was founded on July 20, 1925. The museum opened in October 1925 in the Berlin City Palace. The National Socialists dissolved this first general sports museum in the world in 1934. Since 1970, the Berlin Sports Museum has continued the tradition of the Museum for Physical Exercise.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1925.
Location. 52° 30.948′ N, 13° 24.439′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Poststraße and Mühlendamm, on the left when traveling west on Poststraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Poststraße 15, Berlin 10178, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire, the former East Germany, and at the Berlin Wall.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ephraim-Palais / Ephraim Palace (a few steps from this marker); Ephraims Mobilie / Ephraim’s Movable Palace
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
2. Museum für Leibesübungen / Museum of Physical Exercise Marker
The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 7, 2026
3. Museum für Leibesübungen / Museum of Physical Exercise Marker
The view of the front of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
