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National Archaeological Museum

Name: National Archaeological Museum
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Explore the National Archaeological Museum, the city's great repository of ancient Greek art. Walk through halls of sculpture, vases, metalwork and jewelry, each explained with clear, concise labels inside a grand neoclassical building.

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Full description

The National Archaeological Museum is housed in a neoclassical building and presents Ancient Greek art and archaeology through sculpture, metalwork, vases and jewelry. Reviewers praise the clear layout and concise explanations, and many say a full day would not be enough to see everything.

Some wish for more depth on the Mycenaean and Ancient Greek periods, but the sheer volume of well-kept treasures keeps visitors returning. A typical visit runs about two hours, and the long daily opening hours make it easy to fit into most itineraries.

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Address

28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece · Athina

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Allow at least two hours, more if you read the labels
go early in the day for calmer galleries
pick a few collections to focus on rather than trying to see everything.

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Reviews

I would expect more exhibits from the two cultures (mycenaeans and ancient Greece) which total around 1500 years of activity (1600-100 BC) but I understand a lot of exhibits have been taken by other museums and projects (such as the Acropolis museum). The environment is pleasant and the museum owns a decent…

John Kastoras

3/5

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