National Archaeological Museum
About
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is Greece’s most prestigious heritage site, curating over 11,000 artifacts that trace the country’s cultural and artistic legacy from pre‑history to late antiquity. Located on Patission Street in the heart of Athens, the neoclassical building – designed by Ludwig Lange and later modified by Ernst Ziller – offers 8,000 m² of gallery space across five permanent collections: Prehistoric Antiquities, Sculptural Works, Pottery & Small Crafts, Metalworks, and Egyptian & Eastern Antiquities. Highlights include world‑famous pieces such as the Antikythera mechanism, the Mask of Agamemnon, the Artemision bronze statue, and an extensive Egyptian wing featuring mummies and funerary art. The museum is continuously evolving, with a planned 20,000 m² underground extension and rooftop garden set for completion in 2028. Admission is €12 for adults; children and young adults up to 25 enter free, and the museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:30 to 17:00 (10:00–12:00 on Wednesday‑Thursday in winter).
Highlights
- Minoan Artifacts
- Corinthian Pottery
- Bronze Works
- Antikythera Mechanism
- Mask of Agamemnon
- Artemision Bronze
- Aphrodite of Syracuse
- Egyptian Exhibition
Must-See Areas
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Best time to visit
Spring and fall bring milder weather and fewer crowds, ideal for a leisurely visit
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 4 hours
Tickets & pricing
Adult
€12.00
Child
€0.00