Neues Museum

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One of Berlin's State Museums, the Neues Museum, specializes in artifacts and the histories of ancient civilizations.

The Nefertiti bust, one of the city's most well-known treasures, is housed in the museum with many other objects from the mysterious prehistory of humanity.

Why not visit the Ancient Egyptians by touring the basement's renovated sacrifice tombs filled with actual mummies? Or see the amazing Barbarian Treasure trove, a collection of artifacts discovered in the Rhine River's bed allegedly looted in the third century AD.  


THINGS TO DO AT NEUES MUSEUM:

  • The Neues Museum is a work of art in and of itself:

The Neues Museum was designed by Friedrich August Stüler and was constructed between 1843 and 1855. The structure, constructed in 1855, is almost as historically intriguing as its contents. It sustained significant damage during the bombing of Berlin in the closing years of World War II. For its amazing restoration, highlighting the historic design while using contemporary features to restore structural integrity, the museum was given the 2011 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture. 

  • Collections of prehistory and early history help enrich your knowlede the about civilization:

Visitors to the museum may find a permanent collection of more than 6,000 artifacts from mysterious early human history on the first level.

The majority of the objects on the show came from Asia and Europe.

With exhibits like ''Odin Urns and Looted Art,'' we particularly get a terrific look into Nordic mythology. Along with antiquities from Troy and Cyprus from Heinrich Schliemann's collection, this show also features artifacts from the early Christian and Western cultures. We are taken back to how the Neues Museum seemed when it originally opened more than 150 years ago as old artifacts on show in historical cases serve as a fitting conclusion to this section of the museum.

  • There are artifacts from the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages to help you travel in time:

Head to level three of the museum to complement your newly acquired knowledge with the relatively recent permanent display, which concentrates primarily on the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, after enjoying the collections of pre-history and early historical objects. The gallery then examines the change from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to agricultural and animal husbandry ones. The most remarkable object in the section devoted to the Bronze Age is the renowned ''Berlin Golden Hat.''

  • An area is exclusively dedicated to Schliemann in this museum:

Visitors have the unique chance to view this particular display in honor of Schliemann's life here. After Heinrich Schliemann passed away in Naples, Italy, 125 years ago, many of his treasures were donated to Berlin's museums. Schliemann was a multimillionaire businessman, explorer, and archaeologist.

  • Experience Ancient Egypt and its culture during and after life:

Many people make the error of envisioning this civilization as uniform and unchanging across time. This collection helps us understand the subtleties that make up the four thousand-year history of the ancient Egyptian culture in this permanent display. 

This collection, which begins with portrait heads of Egyptian rulers and continues with the ''Berlin Green Head,'' shows us how Egyptian sculpture developed as an art form through its deliberate development of objects on exhibit.

The rituals associated with dying were among the most interesting aspects of Egyptian culture. Without addressing these, no collection would be complete, and the Neues has several stone graves on exhibit. 

The Library of Antiquity, where visitors may examine a variety of writings from ancient Egypt, serves as the exhibition's capstone.

Numerous mummies, funerary figurines utilized in the burial ceremonies, and a sizable number of items are exposed for visitors to view in an unparalleled environment. The Nefertiti figure, which Germany has repeatedly refused to release to Egypt, and the Le Moustier Neanderthal skull are the most well-known items in the museum. 


FAQs : Explore Neues Museum Berlin?

Q. What are the opening hours of the Neues Museum Berlin?

A: The Neues Museum Berlin is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. It is closed on Mondays.

Q. How much does it cost to visit the Neues Museum Berlin?

A: The cost of admission for the Neues Museum Berlin varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. The general admission ticket costs €14, while reduced tickets for students and seniors cost €7. Children under the age of 18 can enter for free.

Q. What are some of the most famous exhibits at the Neues Museum Berlin?

A: The Neues Museum Berlin is home to many famous exhibits, including the bust of Nefertiti, the statue of the Egyptian queen Tiy, and the Berlin Gold Hat.

Q. Can you take photos inside the Neues Museum Berlin?

A: Yes, you are allowed to take photos inside the Neues Museum Berlin, but you are not allowed to use flash photography or tripod stands.

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Address of Neues Museum

Bodestrasse 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Opening & Closing time of Neues Museum

  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00-18:00
  • Wednesday
    10:00-18:00
  • Thursday
    10:00-20:00
  • Friday
    10:00-18:00
  • Saturday
    10:00-18:00
  • Sunday
    10:00-18:00