Neues Museum: Entry Ticket
Highlight
- Observe the renowned head sculpture of Tiye (one of the remarkable women in ancient Egypt) as well as the bust of Nefertiti
- Explore ancient archaeological discoveries from the Stone, Ice, Iron, and Bronze ages - a history lesson you won't forget
- Discover the ancient cultures, their everyday lives, and the art and tools that influenced their societies, right in the heart of Berlin!
Summary
Description
Situated on Museum Island in Berlin, the remarkable Neues Museum reopened in 2009 following an extensive restoration. This iconic building is now the proud residence of the renowned bust of Egyptian queen Nefertiti, a masterpiece from the ancient world dating back 3,300 years. Visit to admire this ancient treasure up close (as well as many other fascinating exhibits)!
Transport yourself to the past by exploring the Neues Museum. Following its recent restoration, this building is filled with ancient artifacts, oddities, and legends. Spend your visit moving between the two captivating permanent exhibitions.
This place is full of Ancient Egyptian and Nubian cultures. Make eye contact with the portrait heads of rulers. Explore three rooms filled with treasures dating back to the Old Kingdom. Marvel at the renowned bust of Tiye (a prominent figure in ancient Egypt, estimated to have lived between 1398 BC and 1338 BC) and be amazed by the iconic 3,300-year-old bust of Egyptian queen Nefertiti.
More than 6,000 archaeological objects offer insights into various historical periods ranging from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Visitors can observe the Neanderthal from Le Moustier, admire wall paintings depicting Nordic mythology in the Odin, Urns and Looted Art section, and marvel at the Berlin Gold Hat - a delicate headdress piece made of thin gold leaf dating back to 1000-800 BC during the late Bronze Age.
By the end of all this, you may not walk like an Egyptian, but you will certainly know how to speak like one.
