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National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings at opening are the quietest, giving a peaceful start to the galleries; late autumn to early spring avoids Athens' summer heat and the biggest tourist crowds.
Budget tips
Standard admission is roughly €10 to €18 depending on season, with reduced tickets for students and seniors; free entry is offered on some national and European Museum Days, so check the official site before you go.
Recommended for
History buffs, Art and sculpture lovers, Archaeology students, Families with older children
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Korte feiten: Step inside and you'll wander past towering kouroi and glittering gold jewelry, the dense display making each gallery feel like a cathedral of objects. More than 11,000 artifacts are arranged to reward patient, curious eyes, from haunting funerary masks to tiny ivory carvings that reveal themselves up close.
Hoogtepunten: Peer into the dim glass case where a 2,000-year-old mechanical device with at least 30 interlocking bronze gears glints like a tiny celestial clock, a relic that once predicted lunar and planetary cycles. Wander the marble halls among more than 11,000 objects, from Heinrich Schliemann's gilded 'Mask of Agamemnon' to battered bronze gods, and you'll hear quiet footsteps echo like a continuing conversation between centuries.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening or after 16:00 to avoid the biggest tour groups.
- Wear comfortable shoes, floors and staircases are extensive and exhibits span several levels.
- Pick up or download the museum map and rent an audio guide to follow the chronological displays.
- Flash photography and tripods are not permitted, look for brighter halls and placards for great photo spots.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Athens, Greece
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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