Neues Museum

The Neues Museum is a 19th-century museum on Berlin’s Museum Island that houses the Egyptian Museum and collections of prehistory and early history; it was originally constructed between 1843 and 1855. After wartime damage it remained partly ruined for decades and was fully restored and reopened in 2009 following a major conservation project.

Key exhibits include a substantial Egyptian collection and the famous painted bust of Nefertiti, along with prehistoric and early historic artifacts from across Europe and the Near East. The museum combines restored historic interiors with contemporary conservation and display techniques to present ancient artifacts.

The Neues Museum sits on Museum Island in central Berlin alongside other state museums, within the UNESCO-listed ensemble of museums and historic buildings.

• Building history: Originally built between 1843 and 1855 by architect Friedrich August Stüler, the museum was heavily damaged in World War II and underwent a major restoration and reopening in 2009 under architect David Chipperfield.

What to See #

• Egyptian Collection: Egyptian Collection and the bust of Nefertiti - hosts one of the key collections of Egyptian antiquities in Germany, including the famous painted limestone bust of Queen Nefertiti.
• Prehistory and Early History: Prehistory and Early History displays - exhibits artifacts covering European prehistoric and early historic cultures across multiple chronological galleries.