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

4 Star Rating A very interesting museum with an amazing collection of both Egyptian antiquities (a wonderful collection of ancient papyri) and objects from various regions of the world since prehistoric times. The museum presents the timeless evolution of man and his everyday life.Beyond the exhibits, the museum itself is of great interest. Obviously, one visit is not enough to enjoy all this wealth.
Geo Kip - a week ago

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3 Star Rating This was a nice museum, with a huge selection of artifacts. You are required to check any bags, which I didn’t particularly appreciate, but it was okay. I do take issue with the fact that the museum is best known for housing the bust of Nefertiti, which was of course stolen, and then having visitors pay 14€ to gain access (as a single adult), and then not even being allowed to take pictures of the bust. I think that’s frankly ridiculous. Photos are not everything, but it’s the principle of the fact that they use this stolen artifact to drive ticket sales to the museum and then won’t allow you to even take a photo of the thing many people come to see.
Ariel Moniz - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating We got the tickets online, the access was quiet easy with no queues. the collection is very rich, 90% of the artifacts and treasures are from ancient Egypt, very big collection including the famous Nefertiti bust. the circulation of the museum is well structured. they have lockers to keep your backpacks and jackets.
Nada Hechema - a month ago

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5 Star Rating "The Neues Museum is a must-visit if you're in Berlin. Located in the city center, it showcases an impressive collection of Egyptian and ancient artifacts. The highlight of the museum is undoubtedly the bust of Nefertiti—one of the most stunning sculptures you’ll ever see. The building is well-organized across three floors, making it easy to navigate and enjoy the exhibits."
Pep Rey - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Well worth a visit, full of Egyptian ancient artefacts. The star of the show is the bust of Queen Nefrititi. We went in March, but this place would be very busy peak season, so if you really want to study the objects, go off-peak.
Claire Pilkington - 2 weeks ago

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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.