Guide to Visiting Neues Museum

Author: Janice Vazquez | Last updated: October 23, 2024

Black Coffins and various sarcophagus — *The Egyptian Court*

The Neues Museum, situated on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany, offers the unique opportunity to learn about Egyptian artifacts from Prehistory to Early History. Renowned for its archaeological collections, it features sarcophagus, coffins, tomb reliefs, and sculptures! Built between 1843 and 1855, the museum was heavily damaged in World War II, resulting in an abandoned bombsite for several years. In 2003, the British architect David Chipperfield remarkably restored the museum. By 2009, the museum was reopened to the public.

To ensure you get the most out of your visit, planning ahead is essential. This travel guide provides key insights into the museum’s history, the best times to visit, and recommendations for must-see exhibitions.

General Information

Neues Museum is open every day from 10am – 6pm, except for Monday and major holidays as noted in the table below.

To enter the museum, you can purchase a ticket online through the official booking website. If you’re unable to purchase tickets online, tickets are available at the Ticket Office on the day of your visit.

Ticket Types	Admission	Days Closed
Neues Museum + Elephantine	16 euros	Mondays, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Dec 31
Neues Museum + Elephantine concessions (Students)	8 euros	Mondays, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Dec 31
Museum Island + Panorama	24 euros	Mondays, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Dec 31

Alte National Galerie Admission and Days Closed

Time Needed: 2 hours

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DapSSH3NHjxi6kBq6

*Please note: The Neues Museum will be closed for maintenance work from Monday, April 7, 2025 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

What to see in the Neues Museum

The Neues Museum is divided into three key museums: the Egyptian Museum, Papyrus Collection, and the Collection of Classical Antiquities. When visiting, be sure to explore the key exhibits:

The Egyptian Court

Outer and inner white sarcophagus — *Sarcophagus of Wennefer*

outer black coffin with carvings — *Black Coffin*

The Egyptian Court displays a collection of monumental sculptures, sarcophagi, and reliefs. My personal favorite was the sarcophagus of Wennefer, the figure of the goddess of the necropolis (large cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments).

The Afterworld Room

Mummiform - red painted middle coffin of Kenhor — *Mummiform – red painted middle coffin of Kenhor*

a colorful outer coffin of an egyptian — *Sarcophagus*

The Afterworld Rooms display coffins of Kenhor, such as the rectangular outer coffin with our corner posts, red painted middle coffin, to the yellow painted inner coffin of Kenhor. In the same room, you can also find sculptures and sarcophaguses.

Sculptures

Bronze Sculpture of a sphinx on an ram — *Sphinx of Shepenupet II*

A carving of a pale white head on top of pole — *Staff-amulet with a bearded head*

The most striking sculpture was the Sphinx of Shepenupet II – ‘God’s Wife of Amun’. According to the story, the kings of the 25th Dynasty appointed princesses as wives of the god Amun. Shepenupet II was the daughter of King Piye and sister of King Taharqo (reigned from around 690 to 664 BC). During her life, she gained royal status as you can see from this beautiful sphinx created in her likeness. In the sculpture, she’s shown holding a vessel with a ram’s head on the lid, which is believed to represent the god Amun.

Enjoy Your Time in Berlin

Berlin offers an exciting mix of history, culture, and museums. I hope that you’ll find these tips to be useful when visiting the Pergamon Museum in 2027. Don’t hesitate to drop a comment to let us know what you think.

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