Best Museums in Athens

A modern archeological museum located beneath the Acropolis, housing artifacts found on the site and its slopes, with a top floor designed on the same axis and dimensions as the Parthenon, offering views of the Acropolis.

The Byzantine Museum showcases Byzantine art and culture with over 20,000 artworks including paintings, sculptures, and textiles.

The Museum of Cycladic Art displays Nicholas and Dolly Glendras' collection of Cycladic and Cypriot artworks.

The National Archaeology Museum is the largest museum in Greece, divided into prehistoric, sculpture, vase and decorative, staffos, and metallurgy collections.

The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece, housing the largest collection of Greek Antiquity and featuring exhibits that may be closed off during the winter.

A museum that offers a crash course in Greek antiquities, showcasing Greek art from 7000 BC to 500 AD, including the Mask of Agamemnon and the Arisian Jockey.

The National Archeology Museum in Athens has important artifacts dating back from the Neolithic period to the Bronze Age.

A long building entirely rebuilt in the 50s, inside of which you'll find a small museum with all the artifacts that were found there during the excavations.

The National Museum showcases artifacts not just from Athens but from all over Greece.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete holds an unparalleled collection of Minoan artifacts, providing deep insights into the ancient civilization.

A museum compiling artifacts found all over Greece, featuring famous pieces like the Mask of Agamemnon and the bronze statue of Poseidon.

While not in Athens, the British Museum holds an unparalleled collection of Greek antiquities, including iconic pieces like the Parthenon Marbles. It offers a global perspective on ancient Greek art and history.