Athens Museums

Athens 5000-year-long history has left piles of material for museums. Do not miss those on ancient history and technology, or the ones about childhood.

A photo showing the rock of acropolis and the Monastiraki Square in central Athens.
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Athens Museums

A few devices and a piece of armor and written explanations on the wall.
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Museum of Ancient Greek Technology - Kotsanas

In the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, you feel like you entered a cool documentary. Some serious educational material. Prepare for a memorable visit.

The National Observatory of Athens is a crème-color neoclassic building with a dome inside the woods.
photo: Gary Todd
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National Observatory of Athens

Wanna have a look at Jupiter and Mars? The historic National Observatory is still open and gives tours on its premises and if the sky allows planet gazing.

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Acropolis Museum

This award-winning museum hosts findings and artifacts from Acropolis and its buildings, as well as from other areas of ancient Athens.

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Athens War Museum

Learn about the evolution of the Greek nation through its wars and military history, and lay your eyes on numerous battle devices equipment and weapons.

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Museum of Cycladic Art

The four floors of the Museum of Cycladic Art will take you on a journey into the evolution of arts. Detailed explanations and excellent multimedia.

Showcase with stunning jewelry probably made of gold and a sign with explanations.
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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Hosting over 4500 jewelry pieces, the exhibition of Ilias Lalaounis is inspired by ancient Greece, the Vikings, nature, and modern technology.

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Hellenic Motor Museum

In a 4000sq.m. building with distinctive design, the Hellenic Motor Museum illustrates automobile evolution through 110 old and new cars, and other exhibits.

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Benaki Museum of Greek Culture

The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is a collection of artifacts from all periods of Greek history presented in a chronological order.

Dozens of dolls and other toys in showcases in a well-lit room.
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Benaki Toy Museum Athens

A rare thematic museum exploring ways children play from antiquity to modern times. Among its 20000 exhibits, you will find some reminiscent of your childhood.

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National Archaeological Museum

Here you will find the richest exhibition of Greek history with findings from Prehistoric, Mycenean, Classic and Roman Greece.

The exterior and the outer yard of the Archaeological Museum of Vravrona.
distant ≈ 33.1km
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Archaeological Museum of Vravrona

Very close the archaeological site of Vravrona, the museum houses statues of children protected by Goddess Artemis of the nearby temple.

The front side and the main entrance of the Museum of Greek Children’s Art in Plaka of Athens.
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Museum of Greek Children’s Art

The title might be misleading because it's not only for Greek children. Workshops, plays, and games are all part of the alternative educational process.

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Herakleidon Museum

How did Greeks sail, shoot arrows, pump water? Herakleidon is a great place to get answers. A thorough visit takes almost two hours but you can keep it short.

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Benaki Museum of Islamic Art

Though a majority-Christian country, Islam has left a mark on Greece. This museum provides a great overview of Islamic art across the centuries.

A two-story neoclassical building of earthy colors with straight lines and curves.
photo: Hoverfish
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Frissiras Contemporary Art Museum

The Frissiras Contemporary Art Museum hosts more than 3000 paintings and sculptures. An exceptional contrast between neoclassical and modern art.

A normal-sized man seems to be grabbing a tiny sitting woman from the head.
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Museum of Illusions Athens

An interactive museum that uses science and illusions, and sets the scene for excellent social media and fun photography.

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