Neues Museum

This museum was built from 1843-55 and heavily damaged during WW II. It reopened in Oct 2009 after rebuilding by British architect David Chipperfield. Exhibits comprise the Egyptian and Prehistory and Early History collections including the iconic bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti.

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Bodestr. 1-3 (Museumsinsel) 10178 Berlin Germany

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Vangelis Koukidis

One of the most beautiful museums I have ever seen. The contents are amazing but the museum building is a standalone beauty! Scene setting is great, rooms are beautiful and the Nefertete mesmerizing!

Michella

An overwhelming amount of objects from ancient history, beautifully displayed in an amazing building. Absolutely worth a visit (or two or three). Nefertiti is absolutely one of the biggest highlights

Viktoria Ejenäs

Large selection of ancient Egyptian findings. Make sure you don't miss level -1, where they keep some of the sarcophagus, masks and burial items in lower lighting. They are the most beautiful of all.

Tantek Çelik

Start at the 1st (entry) floor and work your way up floor by floor. Then find the semi-hidden elevator to jet down to the 0th floor to finish it out, climb up to the 1st floor, visit the gift shop !

Ilias Chantzakos

The museum building (and the way it was renovated) is in itself a sight. The Egyptian collection is large and amazing (incl. Nefertiti's bust). Check out also the top floor with European artifacts .

Tine

Impressive place. I loved the old/new architecture with all those wall pantings, vaulted ceilings and frescoes . One of my favorites on museum island . There's an audio guide, too.

Ruth Madrigal

Great collection of Egyptian artifacts . Seeing the breathtaking beauty of Nefertiti's bust is easily worth the visit.

Hop Hey Lalaley

Great collection! Take an audio guide, it helps a lot. Amazing Nefertiti bust, just breathtaking!

Cody Griggers

I found myself more enthralled by the architecture than the exhibits (other than the Nefertiti and the great selection of sarcophagi, not many 'blockbuster' attractions . A bit confusing in layout.

Mikey

With the Nerfititi sculpture being the highlight, there is quite a lot to take in at this museum . They even have the graves with the bones inside and little niche items from the Egyptian ages.

Tim Sachse

The bust of Queen Nefertiti is the top attraction of the Egyptian Collection in the Neues Museum on Berlin’s Museum Island . Ask the Concierge for time slot tickets to avoid long waiting time

Tim Sachse

Meet the beautiful Nefertiti as she is the top attraction in the Neues Museum. If your hotel has a Concierge , make sure to ask them for time slot tickets to avoid long waiting time

Artemi Morningstar

Lovely exhibitions , very interesting, with a slight caveat: very little sense of continuity between the halls and the exhibitions . Overall absolutely worth it.

Marie La Rue

Egyptian collection and Early European Societies exhibit . The bust of Nefertiti is worth the price of admission alone.

Mahmut Enes Kayaalp

Nefertiti bust is so beautiful, it is hard to believe it is 3500 years old. It existed even before Moses.

Mmle Blasé

Must do! I recommend taking the museum pass to be able to visit all the museum island .

Michelle B

Egyptian museum if you didn't know. Included with the Berlin Welcome Card Museum Island . Definitely take your time to read through it all. You'll be amazed!

Lina

Best museum so far. Wonderful ambience with interesting exhibits mostly from ancient Egypt . A fantastic place.

Tim Sachse

Meet the beautiful Nefertiti as she is the top attraction in the Neues Museum. Ask the Concierge for time slot tickets to avoid long waiting time

Johannes LeVoleur

Great collection. David Chipperfield 's reconstruction of the bombed-out Neues Museum is outstanding. check "Berliner Goldhut'

Anna Phoenix

One of the best mseums, maily for those who love the Ancient Egyptian civilization.

Cristina Bratu

Great Egyptian collection . It worth paying a visit

M Aldoss ♏

One of the Best Museums in Berlin. It has good collection. Highly Recommended 👍👍

Mahmut Enes Kayaalp

Egyptian artifacts are priceless. Especially which involves Nefertiti. 3500 years old! Unbelievable.

Jess Kelly

Buy the island pass or check online for deals (sometimes they have tours for free) a great way to spend a day.

Roma Karasyov

Roma, Greek, Egypt imperium. Lots of artefacts. Entry: €12 for pupils and students under 18 free. Beautiful place!

Midia

A museum in 3 floors for ancient egypt you can have free audio guide

Iva Stefanovski

Nice egyptian collection but i would rather see it in Egypt like this it seems a bit out of the context

Trevor Fawcett

Check out the Berlin gold hat. Never heard of it, but it is a bit bonkers and worth a look.

Francis Kinder

Perfect for a rainy day. Great education on ancient cultures for children.

J T

Less busy than Pergamon museum , but still worth visiting. Get the audio tour .

Dom

Egyptian museum in Berlin. Don't miss Queen Nefertiti !

Jade L.

Love the juxtaposition of Chipperfield's restoration with the remains of the original Neues. And of course, Nefertiti.

Francesco Paolo Fumarola

Nefertiti and gold hat: that really worths the visit. Very good collection indeed.

Patrick Lester

Avoid the lines and by your pass at the Bode Museum and have them make your time reservation for the Peramonmuseum and the Neues while you're there.

George M.

If you like Egyptian history, it's one of your best choices.

Arno Wolter

It's sad to see that this museum must have very beautiful before being destroyed in war.

Ilseken Roscher

Audio Guide for free!

Eva

Good museum - never mind how many pictures you saw of Nefertete, the real thing is still impressive.

Fundació Mies

Winner of European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award 2011.

Ivan Braun

It's called new because it's newer then Old Museum , but actually it's the second oldest in the island .

Samantha Bronstein

So much history shared in a very accessible manner . Highly recommend.

Jeroen Boon

The order of the exhibition is a bit weird, but the Egyptian pieces are beautiful.

Anna Damaskinou

It is the ideal museum for the people interested in Greek and Egyptian archaeology

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The sister gallery of this excellent museum is located adjacent to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC!

Aleksandra Dudek

Great museum with rich collection of Egyptian artworks.

Michael Cornelissen

Great if you're into egyptian and roman art . Bit dull if you're interests are mere superficial.

Kerem Uzer

Mainly artifacts from Persia and Egypt. Top quality museum

Martin Ferguson

Tons of stuff to see, but a real bummer on weekends and holidays.

Eva

Amazing architecture and collection. A must-see on Museumsinsel.

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