Neues Museum

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One of the five museums on Museum Island the Neues Museum sits immediately north of the Altes Museum which it was built to help relieve the overcrowding of. It opened in 1859.

Construction followed the Neo-classical style common to the other museums on the island. It commenced in 1841 and continued through 1855 under the planning and direction of Friedrich August Stuhler. The first two years were spent preparing the ground for the foundation which consisted of 2344 wooden piles driven deep into the soft earth on the island. It was the first major building project in Berlin to make use of a steam engine during construction, a significant step in the early days of industrialization.

The museum was shut down at the beginning of World War II and was subjected to heavy damage during the bombing of Berlin. The ruins were left unattended under the Soviet occupation of East Berlin during the post-war period.

There was no talk of restoring it until 1985. Some reconstruction work began in 1986 under the East German government but was halted upon the reunification of Germany. Further plans were initiated under the new government starting in 1997 and famous British architect David Chipperfield was put in charge of the project. Extensive reconstruction began again in 2003 and the new Museum finally reopened to the public again in 2009. Some construction work continued through to 2015.

Once inside the Neues Museum, Visitors are presented with over 9000 historical artifacts displayed over three floors. Exhibits include the Papyrus Collection, archaeological collections of the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Pre and Early history, and works from the Collection of Classical Antiquities.

The renowned bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is popular with visitors.

The oldest artifact is an axe head from the Stone Age, estimated to be about 700,000 years old.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Neues Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 266424242

Official Website: Neues Museum

Neues Museum Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating This museum is a must visit if you are in Berlin! In my opinion, next to the famous and currently closed Pergamon museum, the best museum in the city. Many artifacts, rich historical and cultural treasures, and certainly the Nefertiti bust is the most famous and valuable thing in this museum, but we must not forget parts of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad, as well as the Golden Cap from the Bronze Age. Every cent is worth the entrance fee, which is absolutely not expensive and for an adult it is about 22 euros if I remember correctly.
Sveto Rakovic - in the last week

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5 Star Rating It’s a great museum with an incredible interior and a great exhibition. Visiting the museum was spontaneous for me. I have the Stadtmuseum card, and I need to return my investment. I had done no research before, so I had no expectations before the visit. From the moment I saw the breathtaking stairs to the moment of exit, I was amused. I am happy to say this museum now become one of my favorites. The exhibition is on three floors and will take around two hours to see everything.
Matthew Newmann - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating If you like ancient history and prehistory, this is the place to go. Not just the objects are breathtaking but the building itself is solemnly magnificent. Each room is planned to details to nestle the objects and most of them can be seen face to face (with a big exception of Nefertite and some others).
Marta Putz - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Great museum. Has lots of fascinating Egyptian history with one of the best European collections including the famous Nefertiti bust. At parts there was a lack of narrative but the objects made up for this. I actually most enjoyed some of the non-Egyptian objects on the upper floors such as on the Neanderthals and ancient German history. A large museum which would definitely recommend a visit to.
Henry Gayfer (Harry) - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating It is a beautiful museum where you can see ruins and objects from different periods of history, it is wonderful to see the bust of Nefertiti. Also, the building where the museum is located is very beautiful and carries the traces of history.
Baran - a month ago

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Directions

How to get to Neues Museum by U-Bahn, S-Bahn

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, S75, U6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Friedrichstraße

Exit from Friedrichstraße Station. Walk one block south on Fredrichstrasse and go left (east) on Dorotheenstrasse. When you get to the river, go right on Am Kupfergraben and cross the bridge just ahead. Once over the bridge the Neues Museum is on your left.