In this paper, I examine how the concept of memory securitization manifests within and
through a museum's permanent collection. Focusing on the Wende Museum of the Cold
War, I explore how selected artifacts and artworks within the collection can reflect,
reinforce, or contest securitized national narratives. I begin by outlining the theoretical
framework of memory securitization, followed by an analysis of specific pieces from the
collection that connect to contentious historical narratives. I trace the evolution of their
display and interpretation, noting changes in curatorial approaches that correspond to
broader societal shifts in how public memory is constructed and maintained. Through
this work, I aim to illustrate the dynamic role museums can play in shaping public
memory, showing how these institutions operate not only as guardians of the past but
as spaces where memory is actively negotiated and reshaped.