Neues Museum (Nefertiti)
David Chipperfield's acclaimed rebuild housing the bust of Nefertiti and Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Neues Museum (Nefertiti) worth it?
Neues Museum (Nefertiti) deserves a place on most first itineraries. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
The building itself is the draw — Chipperfield wove the war ruins into a quietly moving restoration — and Nefertiti in her own dim rotunda is a genuine spine-tingle.
- 02
The catch: photography of Nefertiti is banned, the room gets a scrum, and it's one bust among rooms most people rush past.
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to Berlin
If you pick one Museum Island building, this is the one — Nefertiti plus a moving rebuild.
You're watching the budget
Neues Museum (Nefertiti) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Neues Museum (Nefertiti).
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Neues Museum (Nefertiti) is an easy yes.
Think twice if
The main downside would spoil the experience
The catch: photography of Nefertiti is banned, the room gets a scrum, and it's one bust among rooms most people rush past.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€14
- Timing
- Open and busiest midday; arrive at opening to have the Nefertiti rotunda briefly to yourself.
- Booking
- Timed online ticket recommended in peak season.
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hr
- Accessibility
- Lifts reach all floors; step-free throughout.
- Getting there
- S Hackescher Markt or U5 Museumsinsel.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- Home of the ~3,300-year-old bust of Nefertiti, displayed in the North Dome Hall where photography is forbidden. visitberlin.de ↗
- General admission is about €14 (reduced ~€7; under-18s free); closed Mondays, open to 20:00 on Thursdays. visitberlin.de ↗