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Berlin Neues Museum Disabled Access Review www.sagetraveling.com/Neues-Museum-Accessibility

Berlin Neues Museum Disabled Access Review

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The Neues Museum has a variety of artifacts from prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times, the most famous of which is the bust of Nefertiti.

• It is step-free throughout and currently requires a ticket with an entrancetime.

• Visit the nearby Pergamon Museum beforehand and buy a NeuesMuseum ticket for 2 ½ to 3 hrs later.

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Is there an accessible entrance? Yes, there is a ramp to the west of the building

Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can drop-off people? On Bodestrasse street to the south of the building

Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion activated? Staff checking tickets can open door

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Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance? No cobblestones or hills.

What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go up steps? 100% is accessed via either of the elevators

Which parts are not accessible? All exhibits are accessible

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Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes, three

Is there an accessible bathroom? YesIs the door wide enough for a wheelchair? YesAre there grab bars? YesIs there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes

Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No

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Does advance notice need to be given for…

Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their companion? Yes, half-price for someone with at least 50% disability and free for a companion of that person.

…admittance? Yes, tickets have a time for admittance because of the large crowds due to its recent opening. Buy one beforehand at the Pergamon Museum (which takes about 2 ½ hours to see)…handicapped parking? No…opening of an accessible entrance? No…loaner wheelchairs? Reservations are possible, call 266 424242…accessible tours? No

Address: Bodestraße 4, 10178 Berlin, GermanyTelephone: +49 (0)30 266 42-4242Website: http://www.neues-museum.de/Email: [email protected]