Museums in Greece
Explore the fantastic museums of Greece.
Historical Museum of Crete
The Historical Museum of Crete provides a rich look at Cretan history and culture, including a vast folk art collection, a room devoted to Nikos Kazantzakis, an exploration of Venetian-era Heraklion (Candia) and special exhibits.
The Historical Museum of Crete provides a rich look at Cretan history and culture, including a vast folk art collection, a room devoted to Nikos Kazantzakis, an exploration of Venetian-era Heraklion (Candia) and special exhibits.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The flagship museum of Greece is one of the world's best, and well worth a visit.
The flagship museum of Greece is one of the world's best, and well worth a visit.
Archaeological Museum of Iraklion (Heraklion)
One of the don't miss museums of the world, presenting a splendid look at Minoan culture.
One of the don't miss museums of the world, presenting a splendid look at Minoan culture.
Museums of Athens
A quick look at some of Athens' most famous museums, plus a few unusual finds.
A quick look at some of Athens' most famous museums, plus a few unusual finds.
Greek Island Museums
It's not just sun and sand on the islands of Greece - discover these terrific small collections throughout the Greek islands.
It's not just sun and sand on the islands of Greece - discover these terrific small collections throughout the Greek islands.
Nautical Museum of Greece at Piraeus
Interested in Greek maritime history? You'll find this museum on the harbor at Piraeus a fascinating place to visit.
Interested in Greek maritime history? You'll find this museum on the harbor at Piraeus a fascinating place to visit.
Greece's Strangest Museums
Collections of the unexpected abound in Greece - find your own favorite among these very different museums.
Collections of the unexpected abound in Greece - find your own favorite among these very different museums.
Free Museum Days in Greece
Take advantage of the generosity of the Greek government on these free museum days.
Take advantage of the generosity of the Greek government on these free museum days.
Mini Museum opens at Athens Airport
Small but choice, this free museum on the second floor offers travelers a quiet cultural break from the airport.
Small but choice, this free museum on the second floor offers travelers a quiet cultural break from the airport.
National Gallery of Greece
An introduction to this major collection of art in Athens.
An introduction to this major collection of art in Athens.
The Greeks Have a Word for It - Xenophilia - Travels in Greece
An afternoon journey to the new Marathon Museum reminds me of the meaning of xenophilia - the Greek love of foreigners.
An afternoon journey to the new Marathon Museum reminds me of the meaning of xenophilia - the Greek love of foreigners.
Benaki Museum
This renowned private museum facility offers ongoing exhibits, special shows, and an excellent collection of art including Chinese, Coptic, Islamic, and Greek.
This renowned private museum facility offers ongoing exhibits, special shows, and an excellent collection of art including Chinese, Coptic, Islamic, and Greek.
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
A working museum that also features modern recreations and designs in gold and fine gems, visitors can observe goldsmiths working on projects as well as look at the changing exhibits. Dazzling and different.
A working museum that also features modern recreations and designs in gold and fine gems, visitors can observe goldsmiths working on projects as well as look at the changing exhibits. Dazzling and different.