Benaki Museum

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Benaki Museum

Museum · Athens ·

Art, pottery, and dress detail Greek history and culture

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Koumpari 1, Athina 106 74, Greece Get directions

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"Offers art, classical pottery, and traditional dress giving context on the history of Greece."

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"I would spend an afternoon wandering the Benaki Museum to take in its staggering collections." - Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Home to photography, design and architecture exhibitions, Benaki Museum—located at 138 Pireos Street—is in a building that’s as visit-worthy as the museum itself. Set around a large courtyard, it has soaring ceilings, an airy atrium, and a glass and brick front."

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Kathy G.

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Amazing museum. My husband & I spent 5 hours in September 2025, roaming around this museum, with so much to see & learn. Had to take a little break at the magnificent Restaurant/Cafe. From the amazingly beautiful Neo Classical building to the excellent set up & easy navigation of the museum, it was a truly wonderful experience. The staff were also extremely helpful & knowledgeable & gave us a lot of information about the museum, the displays & history. I highly recommend a visit to this museum.

Tifenn C.

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Very intersting museum to discover more about Greece and Athens trought the history. The restaurant on the 3rd floor offer a good food and drinks and view on tjhe botanical garden. Ideal if you want to make a break during your visit. There is also a souvenir shop.

Graham B.

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There is some overlap with the focus of the National Archaeological Museum (which is impossible to compete with), but mostly the Benaki Museum shows much more recent Greek history and culture through architecture and fashion. The reconstructed interiors (there are two large ones and one small one) seem to be the only exhibits which hold the visitors' attention. It is really very expensive for approx. 20 minutes of stimulation.

Mery W.

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Nice museum, with a rich collection. I appreciated the museography. One negative aspect. I presented my ticket at the entrance and was requested to present my ticket a second time (3rd floor) randomly in the museum for no reason except appareances I assume. I was the only one requested to do so, the other visitors were not asked. It reflects badly on the museum image.

Charles C.

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Unfortunately I didn’t know enough about Greek history to appreciate. Lots of very old items but too much to comprehend. If you know the local history it may be better

Isabella D.

Google

Had a lovely lunch and then afternoon walking around the benaki museum. The collection is absolutely stunning. One word of caution though for those with disabilities, the last floor especially is not accessible with half flights of stairs through out. The first three levels though are generally very accessible

Cristian M.

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If you are in Athens, Benaki museum it's a must!! An impressive private collection of artifacts, even 1000 yrs BC!! Excellent exposure of all items

Silvia M.

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Very nice museum about greek culture. Quite many object from each time/aspect of greek culture. We enjoyed the museum. They have seasonal exhibitions which we did not see. Thursdays is entrance free. We would recommend the museum. Plan around 1,5 hours for visit if you are planning to read :)

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Izzet Keribar

Benaki Museum

Kathy G.

Google

Tifenn C.

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Graham B.

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Mery W.

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Charles C.

Google

Unfortunately I didn’t know enough about Greek history to appreciate. Lots of very old items but too much to comprehend. If you know the local history it may be better

Isabella D.

Google

Cristian M.

Google

If you are in Athens, Benaki museum it's a must!! An impressive private collection of artifacts, even 1000 yrs BC!! Excellent exposure of all items

Silvia M.

Google

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