National Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum · Exarhia

National Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum · Exarhia

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28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece

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Dive into the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, where stunning ancient Greek artifacts, from gold masks to intricate sculptures, bring history to life.  

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28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece Get directions

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28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece Get directions

+30 21 3214 4800
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"The capital city of Greece, known for its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts, appealing to history enthusiasts." - Nicole Kliest

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"The starting point of the Mediterranean cruise, offering ancient history and vibrant culture."

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"The National Archaeological Museum is Greece’s biggest museum, with over 11,000 items from the Neolithic to the Classical era. Statues, gold jewelry, weapons, and pottery are displayed in 65 thematic rooms, so ready yourself to spend many hours here. To make the most of your experience, we recommend the audio tour. Τhe exhibits that stand out are the gold mask from a Mycenaean royal tomb, a fully preserved maiden statue, the real-life size racehorse statue, and the first analog computer. Thanks to its central location, close to the Omonia metro station, the people of Athens regularly frequent the museum’s café, tucked away inside a lush urban garden. Occasionally, the café hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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"There are dozens of archaeological museums in Greece, but this is easily the biggest and best. Over 11,000 exhibits—including golden death masks, larger-than-life bronze gods and black-and-terracotta pottery—provide a panorama of Greek civilization from prehistory to late antiquity. Standouts are the Antikythera Mechanism, the world’s first analog computer, which lay under the sea for 2000 years, and enchanting wall paintings of boxers and blue monkeys from Santorini, buried under volcanic ash around 1600 B.C.E. Although the curation is somewhat old-fashioned, the collection is truly one-of-a-kind and requires several hours (if not several days) to explore. Afterwards, have an iced coffee among the ethereal statues in the walled garden."

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Nimonefamily Khandala

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A must-visit destination for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture. Their architectural style was remarkably unique, considering the limited scientific knowledge of the time. The well-preserved architecture is truly impressive. The museum is exceptionally well-organized, featuring numerous rooms to explore, showcasing artifacts that offer a glimpse into the daily lives of ancient civilizations. The friendly and helpful staff added to the overall experience.

Julia Kopyłowska

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I love this museum - It is huge and full of artifacts, well presented and categorized, with interesting descriptios. I went there after a trip about Persian wars, and this was a phenomenal space to summarize the acquired knowledge about ancient Greece. But! One thing needing improvement: it was very difficult to extract any info from the staff, I went to like 10 people before I found the guide who could help me find linear B tablets. I wish the rest of the staff was better trained on providing basic info about the location of the certain objects or interactive map spots being available with keyword search.

Filippos Theofanakis

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A must visit for anyone that wants to know about the ancients back in time and see that even tho so many years passed there are many similarities!! Their architecture style was unique considering their knowledge and "science" back then... The museum is very well organized with many rooms to explore and see things that only the ancient people saw and get a glimpse of what was going on in their everyday life!! The staff was friendly and helpful...

Edgaras T.

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The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is a treasure trove of history and culture, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient civilizations. Each exhibit is thoughtfully curated, with impressive artifacts ranging from well-preserved statues and gold masks to skeletal remains and bronze sculptures. Highlights include the intricate gold funeral mask, the skeleton surrounded by pottery, and the dynamic statue of a young rider on horseback. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Greek heritage!

Av “Anonymous” B

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The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is a treasure trove of ancient Greek history and art. With an incredible collection of sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and artifacts spanning thousands of years, it offers a deep dive into Greece's rich past. Highlights include the famous Mask of Agamemnon, the Antikythera Mechanism, and stunning classical statues. The exhibits are well-organized, informative, and beautifully displayed. A must-visit for history and archaeology enthusiasts

Pedro Vera Obrador

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3 wings are currently closed with no info about it. Audio guide available but it's recommended to bring your earphones otherwise you have to hold the device all the time (like a phone). Highly recommended to be there before 9;30, after that it gets very crowded.. You need at least 90 minutes to visit it.

Nočnica Mellifera

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Not to be missed. Beautifully labeled and contextualized artwork that really makes the last come alive. Crowded of course but not so bad that you can’t move around and see everything. The security is polite and respectful (I was holding my camera against the glass and the nice lady explained that wasn’t allowed. The cafe is wonderful as well. And I could sit and have a coffee in front of a beautiful mosaic.

Mike B

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Here off-season (November), so no wait and less crowded, despite it being Saturday! Much easier to spend time looking at minute details, and there are so many to look at! You have to make a choice here: the sheer number of artifacts here is as overwhelming as it is amazing, so you either skim most and scrutinize a few to get through in a couple hours, or you hunker down and devote half a day or more. I did the latter on the first floor, then had to rush the second floor (just as big) to get through it by its 3:30 closing. Incredible that so many pieces have survived (sadly, mostly because they were found in grave sites); nonetheless, it is a national treasure, that could only be better if the British Museum were to return the many items that they have.