Zoom in On the History of Greece:
With its vast collection of coins, each one a miniature masterpiece, a visit to the Numismatic Museum gives a close-up look at the history of Greece as revealed through coins, ancient and modern. It has over 500,000 items in its collection, but obviously, only a few are displayed at any time.
Heinrich Schliemann Slept Here:
The Numismatic Museum is housed in the mansion of Heinrich Schliemann, the renowned excavator of Troy. It is also known as Iliou Melathron, and was built in 1881. Ernst Ziller was the designer; he was responsible for many other fine buildings in Athens.
Where is the Numismatic Museum?:
The Numismatic Museum is located at 12 Eleftherios Venizelou Avenue.
Its postal code is 10671.
Telephone Numbers: +30 210 3643774, 210 3612190, 210 3612519
Fax: +30 210-3635953
Email: protocol@nm.culture.gr
Its postal code is 10671.
Telephone Numbers: +30 210 3643774, 210 3612190, 210 3612519
Fax: +30 210-3635953
Email: protocol@nm.culture.gr
When is the Numismatic Museum Open?:
The Numismatic Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30am to 3pm. Hours may be extended in summer and for special events.
Where Can I Get More Information on the Numismatic Museum?:
You can call the numbers above or go directly to their English-language website at http://www.nma.gr/the_museum/uk/index1.htm. Note: as of my visit, this site had not been recently updated.
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