The National Archaeological Museum

The flagship museum of Greece, the National Archaeological Museum of Greece in Athens will absorb as much viewing time as you can give it. Museum lovers may never want to leave its extensive collection of Greek art. Added bonus: a newly-reopened collection of Egyptian art and artifacts.This beautiful collection in the heart of Athens is a truly world-class museum. Souvenir hunters will also enjoy the well-stocked gift shop filled with official reproductions of many of the items on display.

Don't miss:

The Museum's statue of a smiling Aphrodite preparing to slap a satyr with her sandal; the huge, enigmatically-smiling kouros statues, male Mona Lisas of their time; the clean clear lines of early Cycladic artifacts; the large, rich gold masks and ornaments from Mycenae.

Tickets for the National Archaeological Museum

7 Euro

Museum Hours:

Monday 13.00-19.30 (1pm-7:30pm)
Tuesday-Sunday 08.30-15.00 (8:30am-3pm)

Important Details about the National Archaeological Museum: Recently, Greek authorities have been extending posted hours of some key attractions during peak tourist periods. These additional hours are usually not noted on the websites and travel agents and hotel desk clerks will generally not know about them. Don't decide that you can't go until you directly verify that the museum is really not open the hours you need that day.

Museum Telephone:
From the US: (011) 30 210 8217717 or (011) 30 210 8217724

Museum Email:
protocol@eam.culture.gr

Official website: National Archaeological Museum of Athens