Athens Travel Guide

Museums & Galleries

Recent culture is displayed in many, and the Athens annual festival is a celebration of modern art, theatre and dance. In 1985, Athens became the first European City of Culture.

National Archaeological Museum: is the most important archaeological museum in Greece. It has a highly impressive collection with relics from every culture that ever thrived in Greece. Highlights include a bronze Roman copy of the Diadoumenos, the statue of a Nereid, a mermaid of the Mediterranean dating to 380 BC and a marble sculpture of Aphrodite and Pan dating to 100 BC.
44 Patission street. Open: 08:30 to 15:00, Tuesday to Sunday; 10:30 to 17:00, Monday.

Museum of Greek Folk Art: features an extensive collection of art which helps to highlight the origins of modern Greek culture. Popular exhibits include embroidery, gold, photographs, tools and traditional costumes. The museum also organises educational programmes and a series of seasonal events.
17 Kydathineon street, Plaka. Open: 09:00 to 15:00, Tuesday to Sunday.

War Museum: explores the history of Greek warfare. The museum was established in 1975. It covers the Stone Age, early Bronze Age, classical and medieval periods as well as the Greek War of Independence and 20th century conflicts. There is a fighter plane on show, of which it is possible to climb to the top.
Vassilissis Sophias avenue. Open: 08:30 to 14:30, Tuesday to Sunday.