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Neues Museum, Berlin

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For a rare look at the iconic bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, visit Neues Museum on the city's famous Museum Island. The museum houses vast collections of prehistoric and ancient Egyptian artifacts. The building itself draws both art and architecture enthusiasts with its award-winning use of modern iron construction and original Neoclassical design. Originally built between 1843 and 1855, it was designed by architect Friedrich August Stuler. The museum was closed in 1939 and was heavily damaged during the bombing raids of the city. Architect David Chipperfield spearheaded the post-war rebuilding efforts, and the museum finally reopened in 2009. Skip the long lines by booking your tickets online. Take a look at our Berlin road trip website to schedule your visit to Neues Museum and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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  • So my one gripe with the British Museum is that the Exhibits aren't particularly well spaced out, so you've got huge bottlenecks around key exhibits which makes it difficult to take anything in. The.....  more
    So my one gripe with the British Museum is that the Exhibits aren't particularly well spaced out, so you've got huge bottlenecks around key exhibits which makes it difficult to take anything in. The.....  more »
  • There was a 3 hour wait for tickets to the big museum so this was our second choice and we walked right in. Good free audio guide. Free cloak room. Lots of amazing Egypt exhibits which was great... 
    There was a 3 hour wait for tickets to the big museum so this was our second choice and we walked right in. Good free audio guide. Free cloak room. Lots of amazing Egypt exhibits which was great...  more »
  • This was absolutely amazing afternoon. If you love Ancient Egypt you can spend here more than half of the day. This museum belongs to one of the best on the world for me. I enjoy this place and I... 
    This was absolutely amazing afternoon. If you love Ancient Egypt you can spend here more than half of the day. This museum belongs to one of the best on the world for me. I enjoy this place and I...  more »
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  • One of the best museums of antique art. Egyptian collection is impressive. Building as it it also interesting and has story behind, which they try to tell you from the text on the newly builded walls. I was enjoying several hours my trip through ages but will come back to explore more.
  • August 2022 • incredible museum! Loved the artifacts from Troy and all of the Egyptian history here as well. They have the bust of Nefertiti on display which was awesome to see. Timed tickets are required for this museum, so plan ahead and buy online!
  • One of the best museums in the world. The collections are amazing but wat really gets me is the magnificent building. At the same time you are in old buildings with bully holes from the war, combined with majestic new modern design of the new parts!! Avoid the cafeteria run by a nasty old bat! Get tickets in advance because you get a time slot for entry!
  • I have visited many museum all around the world but that one is definitely one of the best museums . The collections are amazing but what really gets me is the magnificent building and ambience matching the exhibitions. Highlight of the visit is the bust of Nefertiti. Absolutely in love.
  • One of my favourite museum on a Museum Island. There are very beautiful and various exhibits. There are collections of Egyptian art and antique collections. There you can find a statue of Nefertiti, sarcophagus, statues, ancient wall drawings and many other things. Museum is quite big, so plan a bit of time for it. It is very difficult to manage all museums from museum island in one day.

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