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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,332 contributions
    One of the World’s Best Museums
    This is an absolutely spectacular museum, both in terms of its collection and its architecture.
    Visiting the Acropolis Museum is as important as visiting the Acropolis but I’d recommend doing them on separate days if you have the time. Both on the same day is total sensory overload.
    The highlight is the top floor, which is dedicated to recreating a ‘virtual’ Parthenon.
    A central structure matches the scale and proportions of the original and acts as a framework for the display of the Parthenon frieze, the metopes and the pediment statues. As you circle this replica Parthenon, you see them mounted in exactly the same position as they would be if they were still mounted on the real thing.
    Another highlight is the very beautiful caryatid ‘maiden’ statues from the Erechtheion. The ones at the Acropolis are only copies and you can only see them from a distance. At the museum, you see the real deal, up close. They have been recently cleaned using an intensive pulse laser ablation process (a short video explains how this was done). Only 5 are on display. A gaping space represents the missing one, taken by Lord Elgin for the British Museum.
    Before you leave, don’t overlook the excavation works that lie below the museum. When you exit, head down the ramp to your left which takes you underneath the museum. These are 5th and 7th century AD houses from an ancient settlements, uncovered during the museum’s construction. Although they are a secondary sight to the Museum’s collection, the display is excellent. You’ll need your museum ticket to enter so keep it handy.
    NOTE:
    * We went first thing in the morning when it opened and the line was very short.
    Strictly no photos in the main hall on the second floor. You can take photos everywhere else though.
    Entry is $15 in summer and it’s not included on the €30 combo ticket.
    Review of: Acropolis Museum
    Written December 4, 2023
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  • dese2
    Auburn, NY2,687 contributions
    Not to be missed
    We were part of a cruise group on tour when we visited. We had timed tickets and waited briefly outside. To enter we had to show our bags and purses. Large bags were not allowed inside. There is a free holding area for large bags with a doorway outside the museum entry door.
    We got to see three floors of the museum. There are free toilets inside if you need them.
    There is so much to see here plan at least a couple hours; maybe even a half day.
    The museum is over 8,000 square meters of display space according to an internet source. Some items are on permanent display while others are rotated.
    Having a guide to talk about the various pieces and periods was very helpful.
    Some signs do have some English explanation.

    Review of: National Archaeological Museum
    Written November 25, 2023
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  • 975rebecca
    Cleveland, OH47 contributions
    Fascinating Small Museum
    Our family was looking for something smaller to visit our first day in Athens, while we were still exhausted from the overnight flight. This museum fit the bill, perfectly! We thought it was fabulous! To be fair, we are all kind of nerdy folks who love learning :) If you are a math and science aficionado - or a musician or engineer - you will love it too!. So many incredible inventions from the Greeks - from alarm clocks and door bells, to advanced weaponry and religious experiences. It is smallish, but full of things to learn. Cost of exhibits is reasonable, and staff explain many of the interesting pieces.
    Review of: Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
    Written November 20, 2023
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  • ANGELO V
    Milan, Italy2,915 contributions
    Excellent museum!
    The Museum of Cycladic Art focuses on promoting the ancient cultures of the Aegean and of Cyprus, with specific emphasis on Cycladic art of the third millennium BC.
    It was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris.

    The museum's permanent collection includes over 3,000 items, and was described in The New York Times as "one of the world's most significant privately assembled collections of Cycladic antiquities.

    The permanent exhibition is displayed on four floors:
    - 1st floor: Cycladic Art
    - 2nd floor: Ancient Greek Art - A History in Images
    - 3rd floor: Cyprus - Ancient Art and Culture
    - 4th floor: Ancient Greek Art - Scenes from Daily Life in Antiquity

    In addition, there are temporary exhibitions. During my visit there was the exhibition "Homecoming - Cycladic treasures on their return journey", dedicated to the agreement between the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sport and the New York Metropolitan Museum, foreseeing the gradual return to Greece of 161 Early Cycladic antiquities: 15 of them (10 marble figurines and 5 vases from the period 5300-2300 BC) were presented for the first time to the international audience. This exhibition was extremely good, and each item on display presented in a way that enhances it and illustrates its uniqueness.
    Review of: Museum of Cycladic Art
    Written October 28, 2023
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  • Joanna R
    2 contributions
    Nice overview over Greek art
    A lot to see and good insight into Greek art. Very broad ranch of art pieces. The museum itself is a treasure in a posh neighborhood
    Review of: Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture
    Written November 6, 2023
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  • ANGELO V
    Milan, Italy2,915 contributions
    One of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art
    The Byzantine and Christian Museum was founded in 1914, and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts, and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the Late Middle Ages.

    The permanent collection is structured according to these sections (each of them is further subdivided into sub-sections):
    1. From the ancient world to Byzantium
    2. The Byzantine World
    3. Intellectual and Artistic Activity in the 15th century
    4. From Byzantium to Modern Era
    5. Byzantium and modern art
    On the day of my visit, in October 2023, only sections 1. and 2. were open (i.e up to the 14th century).

    The art pieces you can see in this museum are truly outstanding!

    There were also two temporary exhibitions - they were both OK, but far from as interesting as the permanent exhibition:
    - photographs of Japanese cities
    - "Ars Theatralis", (works by Architect Manos Perrakis
    Review of: Byzantine and Christian Museum
    Written October 27, 2023
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  • TOMM
    Toronto, Canada410 contributions
    Cars, red cars and more red cars.
    Due to a flight mishap, I had an extra day in Athens. After a couple of weeks in Greece, as someone else said: ” I was marbled out” and it was a warm afternoon.
    So what to do? Go to an automobile museum.

    This is more of a private collection/temple of cars than a museum but what a collection. There is a nice cross section from the start of the 1900s to the 80/90s. Bothe North American and European . It is hard to pick a favourite, but the Ferrari Dino and the E Type were highlights for sure.

    If you are a car enthusiast, it is well worth the 10 Euro entrance fee. The pictures don't do it justice.
    Review of: Hellenic Motor Museum
    Written November 8, 2023
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  • Richard M
    Hampstead Norreys, UK870 contributions
    Very interesting museum
    The 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.
    Review of: War Museum
    Written November 26, 2023
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  • JadedfromLasVegas
    Nevada24 contributions
    Worth the visit
    Nicely done and learned a lot about the vast number that of Jews that perished in the Holocaust and the few that were protected by extraordinary efforts of good people. Also learned about the history of the Jews that came to Greece fleeing persecution and exile. Nice collection of artifacts and display of Jewish lifecycle events. Worth the visit.
    Review of: The Jewish Museum of Greece
    Written September 16, 2023
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  • Rangutang
    17 contributions
    Good fun!
    Not so much a museum as a series of interactive illusions. Child friendly but it also means that you will have lots of children around you... being children!
    Staff on hand were great and helped explain what to do and take fun pictures. Not extensive time wise and you are time limited anyway but it's just about right and we all enjoyed it.
    Review of: Museum of Illusions Athens
    Written August 20, 2022
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  • Julian T
    United Kingdom3 contributions
    Very impressed!
    We were very impressed! Chara guided us. She was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and charming! Some of the exhibits were interactive such as the lifting of the 'stone's block.
    Review of: Museum Herakleidon
    Written October 17, 2023
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  • screennamenotallowed
    Berlin, Germany28 contributions
    Very much worthwhile your time in Athens
    A real surprise and a must for every art lover on a trip to Athens. In addition to well-known names (Picasso, Van Gogh, Kandinsky), many exciting Greek artists in a very modern building which is in fact a piece of art on its own. Very good guided tour in English - was even held for just two guests. (It's offered twice a week.) The excellently curated presentation is not huge (and tiring), so you can also go here with children.
    Review of: Museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
    Written November 23, 2023
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  • Richard M
    Hampstead Norreys, UK870 contributions
    Interesting historical items
    The museum is small but contains a large array of items that were found in the Agora. The items cover nearly two thousand years of time from the very start of the site being used up until a few hundred years ago. Well presented and interesting informaiton. Very good museum.
    Review of: Museum of the Ancient Agora
    Written November 26, 2023
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  • 841allent
    Forest Hills, NY38 contributions
    Put your money on this museum!
    I enjoy old coins. I love Greek history. This is the perfect combination. My wife and I took our time and went from exhibit to exhibit taking photos of our favorite coins. I think my wife photographed the whole collection ---or close to it.
    Review of: Numismatic Museum
    Written November 27, 2023
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  • Nagybett
    Aszod, Hungary11 contributions
    Nice little museum
    We went to this museum after visiting Acropolis, it is very close to Acropolis. There were like 5 other visitors, so not crowded at all. It felt nice after the crowds of Athens. The jewelry we found interesting, there is a little coffee where you can buy coffee. The .5 l mineral water was 50 cents. I really recommend this place. There is a rooftop as well with a look of the Acropolis. The entrance fee is 5 Eur
    Review of: Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
    Written May 25, 2023
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