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Museums in Greece - Archaeology and more

Virtually visit great Greek museums and plan your trip to Greece to include these fascinating collections of Greek arts.

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Greece's flagship art museum offers a great permanent collection interesting exhibits throughout the year. It's a great substitute for the National Archaeology Museum, currently closed for renovations.

Archaeological Museum of Iraklion (Heraklion)

One of the don't miss museums of the world, presenting a splendid look at Minoan culture.

Athens - Museums

A look at some favorites among the rich trove of Athenian museums.

Ecclesiastical Museum of the Metropolitan Church of Thessaloniki

The Ecclesiastical Museum of the Metropolitan Church of Thessaloniki opened in 2006 and offers a new perspective on the display of religious art in its full spiritual context.

Free Museum Days in Greece

Take advantage of the generosity of the Greek government on these free museum days.

Greece's Strangest Museums

Collections of the unexpected abound in Greece - find your own favorite among these very different museums.

Greek Island Museums

It's not just sun and sand on the islands of Greece - discover these terrific small collections throughout the Greek islands.

Greek Travel - Museums in Athens - Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art

The Museum of Cycladic Art is one of the best collections in Greece. If you're in Athens, it's well worth a visit.

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.

Komboloi Museum

The Komboloi Museum combines an historic review of worry beads with a store and workshop creating new strands of the essential Greek accessory.

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.

Museums of Athens

A quick look at some of Athens' most famous museums, plus a few unusual finds.

National Archaeological Museum - Athens, Greece

The flagship museum of Greece, this extensive collection will absorb as much viewing time as you can give it. Museum lovers may never want to leave.

National Gallery of Greece

An introduction to this major collection of art in Athens.

Nautical Museum of Greece - Piraeus

Like ships? You'll adore this museum with its extensive collection of paintings, models, artifacts and maps devoted to the ships of Greece, both ancient and modern.

The Return of the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles to Greece

A look at some of the issues affecting the controversial marbles from the Parthenon.

The Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum

Northern Greece's top museum offers a look at amazing Macedonian artifacts.
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