The Egyptian Museum Berlin takes you on a journey through time to the ancient Pharaonic civilization and its most prominent secrets in the heart of Berlin. This museum houses a very important archeological collection and is considered one of the best pharaonic collections found around the world, and among the most preserved original objects.
The first collection of antiquities from Cairo was brought to the Egyptian Museum of Berlin in the early 18th century during the reign of Ferdich William III, and the most famous museum pieces inside are a colorful bust depicting the face and head of the famous Egyptian Queen Nefertiti.
At the opening of the museum it was intended to display the possessions of the Prussian kings, until King Alexander von Humboldt decided to add a special section of the Pharaonic monuments within the museum, and successively over time the artifacts were added to the museum until it became in its form and present historical value.
The place attracts a huge number throughout the year from tourists and visitors who love the Pharaonic civilization, and who want to take a closer look at its most prominent stations, and the museum is one of the most famous places of tourism in Germany.
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Activities you can do
• When you arrive at the museum, you must take a comprehensive and fast tour in all its aspects so that you can get a general idea of the most important and prominent sections of the museum, and determine the section in which you are going to spend most of your time.
• You should also make sure to listen to the guides inside the museum, because the stories they see about the pieces, paintings, and manuscripts inside, will add to your tour more excitement, fun and suspense.
• Make sure that you take an appropriate number of memorial photos next to the most famous pieces of art in the museum, so that you can remember the memory of your visit to this wonderful place forever.
Museum visit times
Friday to Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm.
On Thursday from 10 in the morning until 8 in the evening.
Free admission.
Hotels near Egyptian Museum of Berlin
Monbijou Hotel is one of the best 3-star hotels in Berlin, located only 300 meters from the Egyptian Museum Berlin.
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The Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin is one of Germany’s best hotels in Berlin, located only 400 meters from the Egyptian Museum Berlin.
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The hotel rated it great for the location, comfort, cleanliness, staff and hygiene.
The Egyptian Berlin Museum website
