# Neues Museum — Berlin, Germany

> A Museum Island masterpiece rebuilt by David Chipperfield — home to the iconic bust of Nefertiti, Egyptian and prehistoric collections, and one of Berlin's most visited archaeological museums.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: From €14 standard admission (Museum Island pass available)
- Free entry: Museum Island day pass €24 · Under 18 free
- Address: Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
- Time needed: 2 hours
- Official website: https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/neues-museum/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Bust of Queen Nefertiti — Thutmose workshop · c. 1345 BCE
- Berlin Green Head — Ptolemaic period · c. 350 BCE
- Nebra Sky Disc — Bronze Age · c. 1600 BCE
- Golden Hat of Berlin — Bronze Age · c. 1000 BCE

## FAQ
**Where is the Nefertiti bust in Berlin?**
The bust of Queen Nefertiti (c. 1345 BCE) is displayed in the Neues Museum on Museum Island — Room 210 in the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection. Photography is not permitted in the Nefertiti room.

**Is the Neues Museum on Museum Island?**
Yes — along with the Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum, Bode Museum, and Alte Nationalgalerie. A Museum Island day pass covers all five.

**How long should I spend at Neues Museum?**
Plan 2 hours for the highlights. Emotionally intense history museums reward unhurried visits — allow longer if reading extensively.

**What is Neues Museum best known for?**
A Museum Island masterpiece rebuilt by David Chipperfield — home to the iconic bust of Nefertiti, Egyptian and prehistoric collections, and one of Berlin's most visited archaeological museums. Key highlights include Egyptian Museum — Nefertiti, mummies, and papyrus, Prehistory and Early History — Nebra disc and Bronze Age gold, Classical antiquities — Greek and Roman sculpture.

**How do I get tickets for Neues Museum?**
From €14 standard admission (Museum Island pass available) Museum Island day pass €24 · Under 18 free. Advance timed-entry booking is strongly recommended. Official site: https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/neues-museum/

**Why is photography forbidden in the Nefertiti room?**
Flash photography damages the 3,400-year-old pigments on the bust's painted surface. The Staatliche Museen enforce a strict no-photography policy in Room 210 to preserve the colours. Postcards and official images are available in the museum shop.

**Should I buy a Museum Island day pass?**
Yes — at €24 the day pass covers the Neues Museum, Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum, Bode Museum, and Alte Nationalgalerie. A single Neues Museum ticket costs €14. If you plan to visit two or more museums, the pass saves money and allows flexible movement between sites.

**How does the Neues Museum compare to the Pergamon Museum?**
The Neues Museum is best for Egyptian art (Nefertiti), prehistory (Nebra disc), and Chipperfield architecture. The Pergamon Museum holds monumental ancient architecture — the Ishtar Gate, Pergamon Altar, and Market Gate of Miletus. Both are essential; allow 2 hours each.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/neues-museum/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.