Travel bucket list idea:
New Museum
Berlin, Germany
The bust of Nefertiti, ca. 1351–1334 BC, is the museum’s star attraction
Last updated: 14 April, 2024
Another of the Museum Island favourites, the Neues Museum houses collections that could not be accommodated in the Altes museum, notably the Egyptian Collection and other prehistoric and early historic collections.
Don’t miss
Neues’ star exhibit is the bust of Queen Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, dating from 1345BC. This iconic symbol of ancient Egypt has made Nefertiti one of the most famous women of the ancient world.
Other must-sees include finds from Ancient Troy, the Green Head and the Berlin Gold Hat from circa 1000 BC.
Logistics
Price from: £10
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
Take the S-Bahn S1, S2, or S25 to Friedrichstrasse, or S5, S7, S75, or S9 to Hackescher Markt. Or take the U-Bahn line U6 to Friedrichstrasse.
The website has a helpful (and brief) summary of the 2 main collections and a page summarising the key highlights to look out for – both worth a read before you go.
The Berlin Museum Pass permits entry to all the major Berlin museums for three days, for about EUR25. It comes with a guide containing helpful information and listings of participating museums.
The more comprehensive Berlin Welcome Card gives you up to 50% off entrance to most of the city’s top attractions, including its art galleries and museums, and includes free public transport and a free handy guide book. The price varies depending on the number of days you want – from 48 hours to 6 days.
When to do it
The museum is open all year round, seven days a week.
