The Neues Museum was the second museum to be built on Museum Island and was required to house the growing collection that could no longer be contained in the Altes Museum, including the Ethnographic and Egyptian collections. The museum continues to house the Egyptian museum with its papyrus collection as well as the bust of Nefertiti in addition artefacts from the Stone Age and other prehistoric eras.
Completed in 1855 to designs by architect Friedrich August Stüler, the museum is important historically because it was one of the first to employ new steam engine technology as well as the use of steel reinforcement in its construction. During the Second World War, the Altes Museum was the most badly damaged of the Museums on Museum Island and was reduced to ruins and left to decay until 1986 when the East German government undertook a restoration effort. The reconstruction was halted by the fall of the Berlin Wall and German unification and it wasn't until 1997 that work resumed under the direction of English architect David Chipperfield.
Completed in 2009, English architect David Chipperfield's reconstruction is an amazing mixture of old and new, ancient and modern. Chipperfield went room-by-room, restoring what existed of the original walls, pillars, windows and other architectural details. He then added, rather than reconstructed and created a space that is a magnificent melding of two worlds.
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Accept your invitation to Madame Tussauds Berlin and star with your favorite celebrities. Experience Berlin at its best in the new "Berlin Vibes" zone - from underground beats to legendary icons!
Enjoy a tour of the courtyards in the fascinating old town of Berlin. On this 2-hour tour you will learn about the history of the city as you soak up the atmosphere of the multicultural neighborhood.
Tour the Berlin government district and visit the Reichstag building inside. Learn about the history, architecture, and everyday politics before visiting the plenary chamber and dome of the Reichstag.
Discover Berlin on a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with live commentary, visiting the most famous and beautiful sights of the city at your leisure.
Accept your exclusive invitation to Madame Tussauds Berlin and star in immersive sets with your favorite celebrities.
Sample the foods of Berlin and discover a vibrant, ever-changing city where you can visit the past and the future. Be guided through small eateries and local restaurants by dedicated staff.
Visit countless exciting attractions on sightseeing buses and boats. Get a feel for the contemporary spirit of Berlin while learning about its rich history and culture.
Explore the history of the African Quarter on a guided walking tour in Berlin's Wedding district. Immerse yourself in the tangled history between Germany and several African nations.
Reap the benefits of the Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island with discounts on attractions and free public transport for 72 hours. Enjoy free entry to all museums and collections on Berlin's Museum Island with the Pass.
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