Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

A photograph of Neues Museum — Photograph · Joyofmuseums · CC BY-SA 4.0

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday	10:00 – 18:00
Thursday	10:00 – 18:00
Friday	10:00 – 18:00
Saturday	10:00 – 18:00
Sunday	10:00 – 18:00

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Per person	€14.00

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Today: Open today, 10:00 – 18:00
Visit duration: 1 hr 30 min
Accessibility: Step-free
Price: €14.00 per person
Standing: Must see · Heritage site
Rank: Rank 18 of 18,023

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Place details and sources

This place is a Museum. It opened in 1859. It was built in the Neoclassical architecture style. It was designed by David Chipperfield Architects. It carries the architectural heritage monument heritage designation.

Official website: www.smb.museum Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Telephone: +49 30 266424242 OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Address: Bodestraße, 1, 10178, Berlin, DE OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Wheelchair access: Available OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Admission fee: Payable OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Building: Museum building OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage grade: Grade 4 OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Museum type: Archaeology OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place: Museum OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established: 1855 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage designation: architectural heritage monument Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Opened: 1859 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architect: David Chipperfield Architects Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architect: Friedrich August Stüler Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article: Neues Museum Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09

About Neues Museum

The Neues Museum is a museum building on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. It was constructed between 1843 and 1855 according to plans by Friedrich August Stüler. The building suffered severe damage during World War II and remained in ruins for decades. Reconstruction began in the late 1990s and was completed in 2009, with the work led by British architect David Chipperfield. The museum reopened to the public in October 2009. It now houses collections from several fields including Egyptian antiquities, prehistoric and early historic collections, and classical antiquities. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Monday closed. Neues Museum visitor address: James-Simon-Galerie, Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin.

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What's inside

The Neues Museum contains the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection, including the famous bust of Nefertiti. The prehistoric and early historic collections feature archaeological finds from German territories. The classical antiquities collection includes items from Greek and Roman civilizations. Visitors can observe the architectural dialogue between original 19th-century fabric, wartime damage, and Chipperfield's modern additions. The building's interior reveals exposed brickwork, raw concrete, and new materials deliberately distinguished from historical elements. The museum forms part of the Museum Island complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adult admission is €14 and reduced admission €7; under-19s enter free. Allow two to three hours for Egyptian, prehistoric and classical collections. Entry is through James-Simon-Galerie.

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How long to spend

Visitors should allocate sufficient time to appreciate both the archaeological collections and the architectural significance of the reconstructed building. The combination of extensive exhibits and the notable interior spaces suggests a substantial visit duration. Those with particular interest in Egyptian antiquities or architectural history may wish to plan for extended exploration. The museum's integration with other institutions on Museum Island allows for combined itinerary planning. Visitors often pair their visit with nearby museums. The pace of visit depends on individual interest in detailed examination of artifacts versus general overview. Yes. The visitor entrance through James-Simon-Galerie is wheelchair accessible and lifts serve the route. James-Simon-Galerie provides the entrance, cloakroom and accessible route for Neues Museum, whose regular Tuesday-Sunday hours are 10:00-18:00. Adult admission is EUR 14, the Museum Island day ticket is EUR 24, and visitors under 19 need a free day ticket. Lifts serve the collection floors, including the Egyptian and prehistoric collections, and limited wheelchairs can be reserved in advance.

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Season and crowds

OPEN Allow two to three hours for Egyptian, prehistoric and classical collections. Entry is through James-Simon-Galerie. Dated events, worship, maintenance and weather notices from the operator take priority over ordinary hours. Use James-Simon-Galerie on Bodestraße, not a separate door on the old façade.

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Tickets

Reduced €7; Museum Island day ticket €24. Visitors under 19 enter free with a free day ticket. The recorded base adult amount is 14 EUR. Tours, special exhibitions, performances, commercial venues and separately controlled components remain excluded unless explicitly included. Yes. The Neues Museum ticket includes the Egyptian collection and the bust of Nefertiti.

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Getting there

Enter through James-Simon-Galerie on Bodestraße. U Museumsinsel is closest; S-Bahn Friedrichstraße and Hackescher Markt, trams at Am Kupfergraben/Hackescher Markt and buses to U Museumsinsel also serve the site. The visitor address is James-Simon-Galerie, Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin. Use the named station, gate or entrance because a broad pin can lead to stairs, security or another institution. Yes. The €24 day ticket covers the open Staatliche Museen venues on Museum Island.

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What to watch out for

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Monday closed. Adult admission is €14 and reduced admission €7; under-19s enter free. Yes. The visitor entrance through James-Simon-Galerie is wheelchair accessible and lifts serve the route. Historic surfaces, crowds and institution-specific access remain relevant to the final route. Reduced €7; Museum Island day ticket €24. Visitors under 19 enter free with a free day ticket.

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Photography

Photography policies at the Neues Museum are subject to specific restrictions that visitors must observe. The Nefertiti bust typically prohibits all photography, including without flash. Other exhibition areas may permit non-flash photography for personal use. Commercial photography requires advance authorization. Tripods, selfie sticks, and additional lighting equipment are generally prohibited. Visitors should look for posted signage indicating permitted and restricted areas. Staff may enforce policies actively. Respecting restrictions protects sensitive artifacts from light exposure and preserves the experience for other visitors. Video recording may face separate regulations. Social media sharing should respect these boundaries. Enter through James-Simon-Galerie on Bodestraße. U Museumsinsel is closest; S-Bahn Friedrichstraße and Hackescher Markt, trams at Am Kupfergraben/Hackescher Markt and buses to U Museumsinsel also serve the site.

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