Athens’ museums tell a story spanning thousands of years, from Cycladic figurines and Byzantine icons to the Acropolis marbles. Most are within walking distance of the centre.
The combined ticket covers the Acropolis and six other ancient sites for 5 days; the Acropolis Museum is not included.
State museums are free on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, 28 October and the first Sunday of each month from November to March.
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A modern museum showing Parthenon frieze pieces above an excavated ancient neighbourhood.
Tip: It stays open late on Friday evenings and is less crowded then.
Show on mapGreece’s largest archaeology museum, home to the Mask of Agamemnon and the Antikythera Mechanism.
Tip: Go early to see the gold artefacts before the crowds arrive.
Show on mapHoused in the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, showing finds from the ancient Agora.
Tip: Your ticket also covers the Ancient Agora site.
Show on mapThe world’s finest collection of 5,000-year-old Cycladic marble figurines.
Tip: Do not miss the neoclassical Stathatos Mansion linked by a passage.
Show on mapA neoclassical mansion tracing Greek art and culture from antiquity to today.
Tip: Enjoy the view over the National Garden from the rooftop cafe.
Show on mapA museum of Byzantine icons, mosaics and religious art.
Tip: It is a quiet museum, ideal for escaping the crowds.
Show on mapA small museum in the ancient cemetery, displaying grave stelae and pottery.
Tip: Visit with the combined ticket, which covers the same site.
Show on mapAncient coins and jewellery displayed in Schliemann’s neoclassical mansion.
Tip: Leave time for a break at the garden cafe.
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