Top 10 History Museums in Attica, Greece

November 29, 2021 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in Attica, Greece including Mousio Mikrasiatikou Ellinismou Filio Chaidemenou, Archaeological Museum of Brauron, National Archaeological Museum, Byzantine and Christian Museum, Numismatic Museum, The Jewish Museum of Greece, War Museum, Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Museum of the History of Athens University, Acropolis Museum.
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1. Mousio Mikrasiatikou Ellinismou Filio Chaidemenou

Dekelias 152 & Attalias, Nea Filadelfia 143 42 Greece +30 21 3204 9155 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=22204
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mousio Mikrasiatikou Ellinismou Filio Chaidemenou

2. Archaeological Museum of Brauron

Vravrona 104 36 Greece +30 2299 027020 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh155.jsp?obj_id=3359
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Archaeological Museum of Brauron

Reviewed By dawnk906 - Park City, United States

This quaint , three room museum was the perfect introduction to visiting the Archaeological site of Brauron. It contains ancient antiquities from the Temple of Artemis . Perfect size to get children engaged.

3. National Archaeological Museum

Patision 44, Athens 106 82 Greece +30 21 3214 4800 [email protected] http://www.namuseum.gr
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4.5 based on 7,806 reviews

National Archaeological Museum

Reviewed By tashak574

An extensive and fascinating museum with many unimaginable finds. It can be an overwhelming experience even with several wings closed. The collection shed a great deal of insight on the various movements in design during Greek history and shared really fascinating and well kept artifacts from points we learn about in history class. We’re talking arrow heads from the battle of Marathon. It’s a good time.

4. Byzantine and Christian Museum

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 22, Athens 10675 Greece +30 21 3213 9517 [email protected] http://www.byzantinemuseum.gr
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4.5 based on 968 reviews

Byzantine and Christian Museum

Reviewed By Gordon_and_Sally_11 - Broken Hill, Australia

We visited this museum in July (still catching up on reviews) and thought it excellent. There is a wealth of artefacts to see - we took about 115 photos in just under two hours. Artefacts include icons, mosaics, pottery, glass, jewellery and sacrophagi. The museum is beautifully laid out, with the permanent exhibition arranged around five themes: (1) From the ancient world to Byzantium; (2) The Byzantine world; (3) Intellectual and artistic activity in the 15th century; (4) From Byzantium to the modern era; and (5) Byzantium and modern art. The museum is closed on Tuesdays from November to March. Photography without flash is permitted.

5. Numismatic Museum

Panepistimiou 12 In the Iliou Melathron, Athens 999-20 Greece 01-364-3774 http://www.nummus.gr/
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Numismatic Museum

Reviewed By 914swd

Rare coins dating back thousands of years. Excellent exhibit of numerous collections of Greek and Roman coins along with the historical timelines. As a stamp collector, this is a must see exhibit.

6. The Jewish Museum of Greece

39 Nikis, Athens 105 57 Greece +30 21 0322 5582 [email protected] http://www.jewishmuseum.gr
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

The Jewish Museum of Greece

Reviewed By ogenias

Not big in size, but very important and well arranged. Beautiful costumes, small synagogue and more. Definitely worth a visit.

7. War Museum

Vasilisis Sofias Avenue & Rizari 2 The entrance is located at Rizari 2., Athens 106 75 Greece +30 21 0725 2974 [email protected] http://www.warmuseum.gr/en
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4.5 based on 480 reviews

War Museum

In 1964, the Hellenic State decided to found the War Museum, wishing to honor all those who fought for our country and its freedom. The design of the museum was undertaken by a team of distinguished scientists, headed by Professor Thoukidides Valentis of the National Technical university of Athens (N.T.U.A). On July 18, 1975, the President of the Hellenic Republic H.E. Constantine Tsatsos and the Minister of National Defense Evangelos Averof-Tositsas inaugurated the Museum. Its various activities include the publication of books, the establishment and maintenance of monuments and memorials and the aid to services and agencies all over Greece. The Museum’s exhibition areas are distributed over four levels (floors) and present images of Greek history from antiquity to the present.

Reviewed By permia

We thought the adjacent Tree Of Peace Sculpture an apt countermeasure to all that’s recorded and documented in the museum. With a sweep from stone age to modern it is a fabulously comprehensive account of warfare and battle down the ages. A number of stone weapons are shown and while rudimentary they undoubtedly yielded a heavy blow. Triremes, ancient warships, that were instrumental in guarding and defending the Athenian empire are well worth seeing. The Greek struggle for independence from the Ottomans features voluminously. Horrors endures are powerfully conveyed in paintings such as Hunger in Athens by Nicholas Egon. Sculptural representations from this war include the heroic Markos Botsaris, amongst others. Liberation Celebrations from WW II occupying forces are depicted in evocative black and white photos. A Statue of Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz shows the Greek-Polish athlete who fought in the Greek resistance and was executed by the Germans.

8. Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

31 Trikoupi Charilaou, Piraeus 185 36 Greece +30 21 0452 1598 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh155.jsp?obj_id=3371
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Reviewed By permia

It was absorbing moving around the splendid array of artefacts from antiquity. Funerary stelae and sculptures abound and reflect the reverence accorded to this seminal life event. Many stone reliefs are to be seen. A Greek pursuing a wounded Amazon who's bearing a shield is cogent, as are those of a Priest and Priestess in ritual attitude and the narrative of a Dispute between Apollo and Herakles. Herakles with a quadriga of chariot pulled by four horses is wonderful. That portraying three nymphs in motion is another highlight. The Piraeus Apollo in bronze is a prized sculpture and is the earliest known life-size depiction dating from around 525 BCE. It is accompanied with slightly later fine bronzes of Athena and Artemis.

9. Museum of the History of Athens University

5 Tholou, Athens 105 56 Greece +30 21 0324 0861 http://www.historymuseum.uoa.gr/
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Museum of the History of Athens University

Reviewed By jrp56 - Manchester, United Kingdom

Cost - Adults - 2 euros, Children aged 12 to 18 years old- 1 euro; not expensive and worth every 'euro'. and free the first Sunday of the month. N.B. The museum is open Monday – Friday: 09.00 -16.00; the first Sunday of each month from 11.00 until 16.00 with free admission for all. There is plenty to see and learn about the history of Greece. Its collections consist of old rare books, manuscripts, scientific instruments, portraits and much more.

10. Acropolis Museum

Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece +30 21 0900 0900 [email protected] http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/
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4.5 based on 36,780 reviews

Acropolis Museum

Modern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more

Reviewed By Bugster111 - Chattanooga, United States

a stunningly beautiful museum with the unique properties of being able to see the ancient excavations underneath through the glass floor while also being able to have an exquisite view of the acropolis through the glass walls. Turning your attention inwards will allow you to see stunning pieces of art/history.

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