War Museum
War Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
In 1964, the Hellenic State decided to found the War Museum, wishing to honor all those who fought for our country and its freedom. The design of the museum was undertaken by a team of distinguished scientists, headed by Professor Thoukidides Valentis of the National Technical university of Athens (N.T.U.A). On July 18, 1975, the President of the Hellenic Republic H.E. Constantine Tsatsos and the Minister of National Defense Evangelos Averof-Tositsas inaugurated the Museum. Its various activities include the publication of books, the establishment and maintenance of monuments and memorials and the aid to services and agencies all over Greece. The Museum’s exhibition areas are distributed over four levels (floors) and present images of Greek history from antiquity to the present.
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Neighborhood: Pangrati
The elongated Panathenaic Stadium, built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, acts as grand gateway to the otherwise purely Athenian neighborhood of Pangrati. This area of typical small squares, busy main roads and residential streets will give you a clear sense of what living in this metropolis is like. A walk up quiet Markou Mousourou Street on the west side of the stadium will bring you past the First National Cemetery to Mets, home to many expats. Turn right to reach the charming Platia Varnava. East of the stadium, commercial Eratosthenous Street leads to rather nondescript Platia Plastira, from where Effranoros Street continues uphill to Platia Profiti Ilia, crowned by a huge church. Among the standard four- to six-story apartment blocks that typify Athens, Pangrati also boasts some genuinely authentic tavernas and the odd trendy bar.
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- Evangelismos • 3 min walk
- Megaro Moussikis • 10 min walk
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- Richard MHampstead Norreys, United Kingdom937 contributionsVery interesting museumThe museum is a history of warfare in Greece was thousands of years ago to the present day. The exhibits were interesting and we found there to be enough English language signs and information pieces. There are a few unusual items including a selection of guns given as presents from dignatories from across the world.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 26, 2023
- Simon SBishopthorpe, United Kingdom53 contributionsGreat museum with interesting exhibitsReally interesting history of war/military from the Greek perspective. Lots of unique exhibits not seen before. Starts from the early ages right up to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Well worth the visit for 6 euros.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 7, 2023
- Thomas G55 contributionsHighlight of the trip!!!Make sure to mention if you're a student it significantly reduces ticket prices. It was just excellent, lots of interesting pieces in this museum from armour to guns to weapons from the medieval times. Personally, I would have liked clearer signs telling you what era and period of time you are in as well as more information about the guns. They had Greek and English translations, but it just lacked a bit when it came to the English. But it was excellent to see everything there. I would highly recommend it if you like weapons or vehicles from different war periods.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 9, 2024
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Doxakis
Pallini, Greece248 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Easy access with public transportation or car (a huge parking nearby) the Athens War Museum covers the whole Greek history of battles bad also there are excibit from stone age. Exceptional part, the guns collection known as Saroglou collection. There's is also an interesting shop where you can find repkicas, coins and other collectibles.
Written September 25, 2020
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2800trucker
Colchester, UK253 contributions
Jul 2022
Together with my son and a family friend I spent a few hours in the War Museum which I found very interesting as it covers all the various conflicts in which Greece has been involved from ancient times up to WWll. All exhibits are set out in chronological order, room by room, clearly labelled although some plaques were at low level and often difficult to read. For that minor distraction I still found it a very interesting few hours.
The outside xhibits were also very interesting.
The outside xhibits were also very interesting.
Written July 23, 2022
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formerly 1 Part Kozlow
Raleigh, NC18 contributions
Jan 2023
This museum is worth the visit. This museum can keep the attention span of some younger travelers under 18 years old as well as those over 18 years of age. Great displays and a lot of information are provided on each era as you walk through history.
Written January 30, 2023
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK10,862 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
There are many exhibits of aircraft and gins outside of the museum as they are too large to fit inside.
There are two floors, plus a basement where the toilets are and a small corridor of exhibits.
There is no natural light in the interior of the museum so it is very dark, but I suppose it added to the atmosphere.
The exhibits look at war from ancient to modern times, and there are many good artefacts on display.
If you use the toilets on the lower ground floor, this is where the offices are located. It seems that people are still allowed to smoke in the workplace in Greece, and as a result the whole lower ground floor smells of smokes and reminds me of the days when you were in a nightclub and the acrid smell clung to your clothes, disgusting it needs to be banned in a public place.
There are two floors, plus a basement where the toilets are and a small corridor of exhibits.
There is no natural light in the interior of the museum so it is very dark, but I suppose it added to the atmosphere.
The exhibits look at war from ancient to modern times, and there are many good artefacts on display.
If you use the toilets on the lower ground floor, this is where the offices are located. It seems that people are still allowed to smoke in the workplace in Greece, and as a result the whole lower ground floor smells of smokes and reminds me of the days when you were in a nightclub and the acrid smell clung to your clothes, disgusting it needs to be banned in a public place.
Written August 20, 2023
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B T
London, UK1,214 contributions
Nov 2022
I was a bit disappointed, there is not nearly enough information. It is just rooms and rooms full of stuff from various wars, but there is no information about the war. i.e. they have a room about say WW1 but it doesn't have any information to say about what happened, what side Greece was on etc. It could be a really good museum with a bit better organisation and more information (or an audioguide).
The order you are supposed to walk around only became clear at the end.
The order you are supposed to walk around only became clear at the end.
Written November 17, 2022
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Wikumj
Redhill, UK411 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is really for war enthusiasts rather than more casual tourists. It has a good range of exhibits and war memorabilia, but there is a dreadful lack of English signs to read. Would be improved immeasurably if the history of the wars was explained with more signage or an explanatory documentary. Without that it’s a lot of gear and equipment without much context.
Written March 5, 2023
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angelicvirgo
Cootehill, Ireland16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I brought my little brother here on our last day in Athens as he is interested in any war. I surprisingly enjoyed it as well. Fantastic lay out of the museum.
The only thing I didn't like about was the very rude lady who works in the museum's cafe outside, before I asked anything she said 'what' in a rude ignorant tone. She was like a bulldog chewing a wasp, very rude and no manners.
The only thing I didn't like about was the very rude lady who works in the museum's cafe outside, before I asked anything she said 'what' in a rude ignorant tone. She was like a bulldog chewing a wasp, very rude and no manners.
Written September 18, 2023
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Mike s
Swansea, UK183 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
The staff on entrance were very helpfull, my student catd gained me a discount so thats nice. Entry is €6 otherwise.
Over 3/4 floors of exhibits from Ancient to modern Greece including weapons from all periods. Dome interesting models and videos on each floor.
The diaorama in the foyer is a bit tired and dusty but its a good museum if you like military history or weaponry.
Over 3/4 floors of exhibits from Ancient to modern Greece including weapons from all periods. Dome interesting models and videos on each floor.
The diaorama in the foyer is a bit tired and dusty but its a good museum if you like military history or weaponry.
Written March 29, 2023
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Stelios R
177 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The museum was a revelation: One would not expect to see so many most historic weapons, artifacts, exhibits and documents all the way from antiquity through Balkan Wars, First and Second World Wars(with an amazing collection of German, Italian, English, French and other guns and weapons) to Korean war and beyond.
The exhibits outside the museum (artillery guns and warplanes) are also interesting.
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Excellent work done!
Recommended for all friends of Greece and people from allied countries, interested in war history.
A really exquisite museum at European level, indeed.
The exhibits outside the museum (artillery guns and warplanes) are also interesting.
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Excellent work done!
Recommended for all friends of Greece and people from allied countries, interested in war history.
A really exquisite museum at European level, indeed.
Written September 29, 2023
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Mark O
138 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We were a little disappointed by this museum. It was worth the trip but only just. It feels a bit dated and I think you would really need to be a gun/uniform enthusiast to enjoy the displays. I think the museum would benefit greatly from some simple displays giving a written overview of the various conflicts.
Written January 22, 2024
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Το ελαστικό στον ρηναιο τροχό του F 5 χρειάζεται αέρα η αλλαγή !!! Παραμένει ξεφουσκωτο
Written July 14, 2019
Hellenic National War Museum Πολεμικο
Athens, Greece
Καλήμερα υπάρχει ακριβώς δίπλα στο Μουσείο στην οδό Ριζάρη υπάρχει το Polis Park
Written February 28, 2020
If you're fluent in Greek and can read all of the displays then you could probably spend half a day in here. Otherwise you're likely to have enough of it after about two hours.
Written July 29, 2016
Opening hours Sunday?
Written June 28, 2015
The War Museum is open 09.00 - 15.00 on Sundays
Written March 26, 2016
Your review is mostly a political rant not a review of the musuem. I think it should be deleted. Please use a comment site for political views.
Written May 2, 2015
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