Benaki Museum

Very interesting collections demonstrate a comprehensive Greece in different periods and many different aspects of Greek culture. Tour duration could be 1hour, there are many details to see but connection is not very well inside the building so its a bit hard to search on Google for more information about the collections.

The museum is located near the center of Athens , very close to the national garden (which you can combine and its totally worth it), in a very beautiful and aesthetic building the museum is by far a must visit for anyone wanting to know a little bit about greek history not only in the ancient times but, you will see for that it progress through history from floor to floor and its very interesting. It gives you a small idea of what has happened during the centuries to Greece and how it has affected the history of Greece!!! The staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend the museum to everyone visiting Athens for sure!!

This is one of the best museums in Athens you must never miss it. The location is right in the city center, the architecture is beautiful, and the staff is very friendly. The bottom floors are mostly for vases, pots, decors, etc, and the top floors have more oil paintings, clothing, instruments, furniture, and other larger and rarer items. I like the top floors more than the bottom floors. My favorites are the traditional bed settings, pillowcases with embroidery, vases, and plates with colorful paintings on them, and a bit of oriental style of folk dress. What surprised me the most was the wooden interior design which is stunning. The intricate wood carving is so impressive to look at up close. The top floor objects are mostly from the Macedonia period or in Balkan style. I recommend the tourists spare a bit more time for the top floors, especially for the clothing and the interior design. They are one of the exhibits in Athens for sure. Love this museum. Recommend it to everyone.

We booked tickets online 13 euro 💶 per person. You can see museum 1,5 hours if not listen all info which can be find near some exhibits as a code which leads to audio file through your phone (if you have internet 🛜, I think museum offers it I cared less I have local Greek number). I really enjoyed it! Now a bit about the place: the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture presents the history and art of the Greek world from prehistory to the 20th century, through 6.000 objects arranged over four floors. Antonis Benakis (1873-1954) was a passionate art collector. He belonged to a cosmopolitan circle of connoisseurs and intellectuals in Alexandria, Egypt. Following his return to Athens and the death of his benefactor father Emmanuel, Antonis bequeathed to Greece his collections and parental home, which opened in April 1931 as the Benaki Museum.

The Benaki Museum was established in 1930 by art collector Antonis Benakis in honor of his father, within the family mansion. After being donated to the Greek Nation by Antonis and his sisters, the museum underwent an 11-year renovation and reopened to visitors in its current form in 2000. As someone who has visited many museums across Greece, I must say that the Benaki Museum is one of the finest you can experience in the country. Unlike the dull, cluttered displays of many museums, the Benaki Museum’s collection features carefully curated pieces that you’ll want to admire individually. In addition to its various collections, the museum beautifully showcases Athens' art spanning 3,000 years of history. You can visit the museum for free on Thursday evenings between 6 and 8 PM.

Amazing exhibits chronicling Greek history from Neolithic times to the War of Independence. Our 2 hour visit was not enough to truly appreciate all the art and artefacts. I would recommend a minimum 3 hour visit. Very good value at €12 entry per person. The museum is a 10 min walk to Syntagma Metro station. Also an easy 25 min walk from Monistiraki district.

Heated about this private museum in the travel video on my flight to Athens, pretty interesting angel. Unlike other big museum overwhelmed you with tons of different eras of history, they arranged everything from the very beginning, to the early 1900, they even gives you number on each sections, to guide you through the history,You can feel the passion from the owner. The rooftop cafe is a MUST GO beautiful restaurant, to catch a moment. Please remember to keep your ticket, they might check your tickets on the different floor.

One of my all time favourite museums to visit. I visit every single time I am in Athens. A beautifully curated selection of artefacts. Paintings, sculptures, jewellery, costumes, icons and so much more. A must visit.