The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
MuseumsAcropolis Museum
Aptly situated two minutes from the actual Acropolis site, visitors can see and learn more about the world-famous archeological site at the Acropolis Museum.
Athens, MakrygianniRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsBenaki Museum
The Benaki Museum is one of Athens’ most important cultural institutions, founded in 1930 and housed in a neoclassical mansion.
Athens, SyntagmaRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsByzantine and Christian Museum
From 19th-century crucifixes to 16th-century paintings, the Byzantine and Christian Museum houses religious antiquities, artwork, and items relating to Early Christianity and the…
Athens, EvangelismosRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsEpigraphic Museum
Right next door to the city’s National Archaeological Museum is the Epigraphic Museum.
Athens, ExarcheiaRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsJewish Museum of Greece
Uncover over 10,000 artifacts, personal belongings, and documents gathered between the 19th and 20th centuries, dating to WWII, as well as from the Bulgarian occupation at the…
Athens, SyntagmaRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsMuseum of Cycladic Art
Cycladic art refers to small marble figurines and vessels, as well as bronze tools found across the Prehistoric to the early Byzantine period.
Athens, EvangelismosRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsMuseum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
Music appreciators, if you’re curious to see what sorts of instruments were utilized in Greece over the last couple of centuries, then head to the Museum of Greek Folk Musical…
Athens, PlakaRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsNational Archaeological Museum
Travel as far back in time as the Bronze Age at the inspiring National Archaeological Museum.
Athens, ExarcheiaRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsNational Gallery
Spanning post-Byzantine times up until the 21st century, art appreciators can head to the National Gallery for all things art-related.
Athens, EvangelismosRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsNational Glyptotheque
For those with an affinity for sculptural work, head to the National Glyptotheque.
AthensRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsNational Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibitions about animals’ rights; an installation of World Wars artillery shells converted into house plant holders; dimensional, out-the-box sculptural pieces; film; dance; and…
Athens, KoukakiRecommended by Jenny M.
MuseumsNumismatic Museum
Do you consider yourself somewhat of a coin collector, i.e., a numismatist?
Athens, SyntagmaRecommended by Jenny M.
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