MUSEUM ISLAND, Neues Museum

The Neues Museum is one of the most interesting museums in the city for its collections of ancient works.

The building was designed in the mid-nineteenth century by the architect Friedrich August Stüler, but suffered heavy damage from the bombings during the Second World War, and reconstruction work did not begin until 50 years later. The British architect David Chipperfield succeeded in combining what was left of the original structure with impressive modern additions, and the museum reopened to the public in 2009.

The exhibition route is spread over four levels.

The lower level takes visitors on a trip through the Nile Valley and everyday life of its inhabitants, while on the ground floor, you’ll find a number of rooms dedicated to Egyptian art. The Schliemann Collection, featuring the “treasure of Priam”, King of Troy, is in a special, separate area....