The National Archaeological Museum
AS a city filled with decades of history, there are plenty of artefacts with which to fill the Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Housing some of the most important objects from a variety of locations around Greece, the museum has an excellent, and deserving, reputation for containing the richest and most varied collection of artefacts from Greek antiquity.
The current museum was constructed in 1866, opening in 1889 with the help of funds from the government and the country’s archaeological society. During its existence there have been many extensions and tweaks to the museums layout, but these have all been designed to extend the each individual collection, and allow for visitors to view the museum in all its glory.
Split into nine different sections including sculptures, prehistoric and Egyptian art collections there is much to be admired in the long corridors and side-rooms of the museum. There is a huge variation of exhibits on the museums two floors, and the current layout allows you to easily browse the collections one by one in any order you choose.
By far the largest section of the museum is the sculpture collection. Many finds from the famous landmarks and structures throughout Athens are on show here, and these include statues of well-known Greeks such as Zeus and Aphrodite.
The mask of Agamemnon is perhaps the best-known piece in the museum, and this sits alongside other finds from the Mycenaean civilization.
Located in the Exarhia area adjacent to the historical building of the Athens Polytechnic, the National Archaeological Museum can be accessed using the city’s metro system. The nearest stations are Viktoria or Omonia, though travelling to the museum from each requires around a five-minute.
Visits cost €7 per person for adults and €3 for concessions. Opening times for the museum are between 1.30-3-00 on Mondays and 8.30am until 3pm on Tuesday to Sunday. Last admission on each day is around 45 minutes before closing. Due to the extent of the museums collections visitors are advised to consider purchasing a two-day ticket at the price of €12, particularly if visiting on a Monday.
Those interested in seeing a wide variety of Greek artefacts all in one location should definitely consider a visit to this valuable educational resort. Stopping by, even for a few hours, helps to provide you with a valuable history lesson on several of the most valuable archaeological finds in Greek history.
Housing some of the most important objects from a variety of locations around Greece, the museum has an excellent, and deserving, reputation for containing the richest and most varied collection of artefacts from Greek antiquity.
The current museum was constructed in 1866, opening in 1889 with the help of funds from the government and the country’s archaeological society. During its existence there have been many extensions and tweaks to the museums layout, but these have all been designed to extend the each individual collection, and allow for visitors to view the museum in all its glory.
Split into nine different sections including sculptures, prehistoric and Egyptian art collections there is much to be admired in the long corridors and side-rooms of the museum. There is a huge variation of exhibits on the museums two floors, and the current layout allows you to easily browse the collections one by one in any order you choose.
By far the largest section of the museum is the sculpture collection. Many finds from the famous landmarks and structures throughout Athens are on show here, and these include statues of well-known Greeks such as Zeus and Aphrodite.
The mask of Agamemnon is perhaps the best-known piece in the museum, and this sits alongside other finds from the Mycenaean civilization.
Located in the Exarhia area adjacent to the historical building of the Athens Polytechnic, the National Archaeological Museum can be accessed using the city’s metro system. The nearest stations are Viktoria or Omonia, though travelling to the museum from each requires around a five-minute.
Visits cost €7 per person for adults and €3 for concessions. Opening times for the museum are between 1.30-3-00 on Mondays and 8.30am until 3pm on Tuesday to Sunday. Last admission on each day is around 45 minutes before closing. Due to the extent of the museums collections visitors are advised to consider purchasing a two-day ticket at the price of €12, particularly if visiting on a Monday.
Those interested in seeing a wide variety of Greek artefacts all in one location should definitely consider a visit to this valuable educational resort. Stopping by, even for a few hours, helps to provide you with a valuable history lesson on several of the most valuable archaeological finds in Greek history.