Museum · Museum Island, Berlin

Neues Museum

Neues Museum
Photo: Janericloebe, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

The Neues Museum is one of five museums on Berlin's Museum Island. It displays the Egyptian collection alongside prehistoric and classical artifacts. Visitors should note the restored interior and the location of key pieces like the Nefertiti bust on the upper floor.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Berlin: Weekend Escape

Visiting Neues Museum: what to know

Tickets
Museum Island day ticket or single entry; prices listed on site
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
U-Bahn to Friedrichstraße station

Berlin itineraries with Neues Museum

Day 2 of Berlin: Weekend Escape

Museum Island

How Neues Museum fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Neues MuseumMuseum Island
  2. 13:00Berlin CathedralMuseum Island
  3. 15:00Alte NationalgalerieMuseum Island
  4. 17:30Hackescher MarktMitte
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Neues Museum FAQs

Where is the bust of Nefertiti?

The bust of Nefertiti stands on the second floor of the Neues Museum.

Do I need a separate ticket for the Neues Museum?

A Museum Island ticket covers entry to the Neues Museum and the other four museums.

Is photography allowed inside?

Photography without flash is permitted in most areas of the Neues Museum.

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