National Archaeological Museum, A Timeless Journey Through Ancient Greek Civilization

44 Patission Street, Athens 10682
The existing collection of treasures in the museum is still stunning
4.4

Introduction

The National Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most precious ancient artifact museums in Athens, providing visitors with an opportunity to deeply understand ancient Greek history and culture. Although the appearance of the museum is unassuming and the interior decoration is relatively simple, it is renowned for its priceless collection of artifacts. Nearly 20,000 precious artifacts, such as the golden mask of Agamemnon, the bronze statue of the sea god Poseidon, and the mural of the boxing boy, are carefully displayed in fifty exhibition rooms on two floors. In addition to admiring the precious artifacts, visitors also have the chance to learn about Greek history, art, and culture. If time is limited, it is recommended to select the main exhibits to ensure that you see the most brilliant treasures of the museum.

Must-go rating

Must go
50%
Worth going
50%

Transportation

100%
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Address
44 Patission Street, Athens 10682
Opening hours
April 1st to October 31st from 13:00-20:00 on Mondays, and from 8:00-20:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays. Closed on December 25th, December 26th, January 1st, March 25th, Easter, and May 1st.
Transportation
You can take the green line metro to Victoria station and walk along Patision road for about 7 minutes after exiting the station to arrive at the Athens University of Technology.