Destiny in the Stars: The Story Behind the Exhibition
The Neues Museum exhibition focuses on the zodiac's history and its importance from Babylonia to Egypt and the Greco-Roman world. You'll see different sections that show the ancient zodiac through modern scientific and social lenses.
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Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Last entry 45 min before closingPublic Transit Accessible
approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
Average visit durationNeues Museum
The impressive Neues Museum, located on Museum Island in Berlin, reopened its doors in 2009 after a big restoration, and marks the home of the 3,300-year-old bust of Egyptian queen Nefertiti - one of the most famous works of the ancient world. Get face-to-face with that ancient icon (and much, much more!).
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