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Neues Museum

A major Museum Island museum combining Egyptian, prehistoric and early historic collections in a carefully restored 19th-century building.

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Typical visit
2 hours
Setting
Indoor
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A major Museum Island museum combining Egyptian, prehistoric and early historic collections in a carefully restored 19th-century building.

What you will see

  • Nefertiti bust.
  • Egyptian collection.
  • Restored historic interiors.

History

The museum was badly damaged in the Second World War and restored under architect David Chipperfield, deliberately retaining traces of its history.

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Neues Museum

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Visitor tips

  1. 1

    If choosing only one archaeology museum on the island, this is a strong candidate.

  2. 2

    Reserve enough time for both collection and architecture.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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