National Archaeological Museum
Attica & Central Greece
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- 8:00-10:00
- 10:00-12:00
- 12:00-14:00
- 14:00-17:00
For the remaining free or reduced fare categories of tickets, which are not available on the internet, please come to the ticket offices for their issue. Persons with disabilities who have received a certificate issued by gov.gr will be admitted directly to the venue by scanning the relevant certificate.
The National Archaeological Museum [NAM], the largest one in Greece and among the most prestigious ones in the world, has the richest collection of original artistic works of the ancient Greek civilization. It is housed in an imposing Neo-Classical building in the center of Athens. In its exhibition spaces, which extend over 8.000 sq.m., a panorama of the ancient Greek civilization is presented, ranging from the beginning of prehistory to late antiquity [6.000 B.C. ? 330 A.D.]. Among the 11.000 exhibits there are included outstanding artistic creations in marble, clay, bronze gold and other noble metals. The works of art come from Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy and other areas, offering an overview of the ancient Greek world, its cultural achievements as well as its contacts within the ancient world.
Tuesday
13:00 – 20:00
Last admission 19:30
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
08:00 - 20:00
Last admission 19:30
13:00 – 20:00
Last admission 19:30
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
08:00 - 20:00
Last admission 19:30
Τhe National Archaeological Museum is housed in an imposing building in the neoclassical on the main roads in the centre of Athens. Founded in 1866, it was given its final form by the German architect Ernst Ziller and was inaugurated in 1889.
The National Archaeological Museum has a separate entrance for people with disabilities on the side of Vas. Herakleiou Street, accessed either by a ramp from the main view of the Museum or directly from the pavement of Vas. Herakleiou [see map plan on the Interior Map Premises].
Upon your arrival should contact 213 214 4851-4856 in order to enter the museum.
At the basement level there is W.C for the disabled with all the appropriate infrastructure. Both access to the underground level and the first floor, there are lifts. A wheelchair is also available in the museum's information. As for people with total or partial loss of vision, they can request a list of 20 exhibits of the Sculpturby museum information.
Upon your arrival should contact 213 214 4851-4856 in order to enter the museum.
At the basement level there is W.C for the disabled with all the appropriate infrastructure. Both access to the underground level and the first floor, there are lifts. A wheelchair is also available in the museum's information. As for people with total or partial loss of vision, they can request a list of 20 exhibits of the Sculpturby museum information.
At the "HELLENIC HERITAGE" Museum Shop you will find a variety of publications related to the place you visited, faithful copies of exhibits from the museums of Greece, a range of souvenirs such as fridge magnets, mirrors, notepads, etc., as well as items for the home, gifts, jewelry, scarfs, toys, etc. inspired by the Greek cultural heritage.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.