Best Museums in Greece

Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum located in the Marianna district, which contains the artifacts found in Acropolis. This museum is renowned for housing an impressive collection of artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis of Athens.

National Archaeological Museum consists of artefacts from Greek history. Considered the best museum in the world, it exhibits a rich collection of objects. The museum contains prehistoric collections, and sculptures- most famous being a bronze statue of Zeus, vases, Santorini findings, metallurgy collections, and Egyptian arts. etc.

One of the oldest museums in Greece, the Olympia Archaeological Museum houses the discoveries from the nearby areas, including collections from its prehistory to Roman rule. Magnificent masterpieces from the long history of the birthplace of the Olympic Games, as well as works from thousands of years of art and discoveries from the excavation of the Zeus sanctuary, can also be found here.

Nestled at the Neophytou Douka Street in the heart of Athens, the Museum of Cycladic Art (MCA) is a lively cultural institute. The museum is dedicated specifically to the Cycladic art of the 30th century BC. It also has one of the best private collections of artefacts & sculptures of Cycladic Art. Moreover, the classic Cypriot antiquities in this museum represent one of the largest collections outside Cyprus across the globe.

Heraklion Archeological Museum is dedicated to Minoan Civilization art. Located adjacent to the ancient Palace of Knossos, the museum serves as a fitting complement to the archaeological site, providing a comprehensive insight into the Minoan civilization's art, religion, and daily life.

Timings : April - September:
Monday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM,
Tueday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM,
October - March: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee : Adults: EUR 16,
Senior citizens: EUR 8,
Students and children under 18: Free

This museum displays the history of the Delphic sanctuary, the site of the famous ancient Greek oracle. Notable exhibits include the ‘Charioteer of Delphi’ and other relics reflecting the site's political and religious significance.

Located west of Thessaloniki, this museum features ancient ruins and an underground cemetery. Highlights include jewelry, frescoes, and statues from the ancient Macedonian civilization, including the tomb of Phillip II of Macedon.

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is the central museum of Northern Greece and one of the primary attractions of Central Macedonia. Standing on Manoli Andronikou Street, the museum has its collection divided into eight units starting back from prehistoric Macedonia.

Located on Stratou Avenue, the Museum of Byzantine Culture takes visitors on a journey in time through the 11 galleries of permanent exhibitions. From the early to middle Byzantine period to the Ottoman occupation, the artefacts, coins, seals, and paintings on display at the museum tell the story of the country’s past in detail.

The Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is the oldest and largest museum in Greece that features Greek artworks from the prehistoric period to the contemporary era. The museum is lodged in a complex of elegant buildings in the historical heart of Athens. It is located at the corner of Agion Asomaton and Dipylou streets in the Kerameikos district.

Athens War Museum is the largest military history museum in Greece, located on Rizari Street in Athens. It houses Greek military relics and documents the numerous conflicts in which the Greek nation took part throughout the centuries. In addition, there are exhibitions of weapon artefacts on 4 distinct floors and weaponry from other ancient civilizations such as Ancient China and Japan on display.

The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology exhibits cutting-edge ancient Greek technology. It is located in the Katakolo town of Elis near Athens. The museum was founded by Kostas Kotsanas and houses hundreds of objects and replicas made by him. The main attractions are Plato’s hydraulic alarm clock and a working replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest known analogue computer.

The Hellenic Motor Museum is a car museum located on the top three floors of the Athenian Capitol shopping mall. It is only a few minutes away by foot from Victoria metro station. It spans over 4000 sqm and contains over 300 cars ranging from the 1920s to the 1970s. About 110 cars are displayed at a time. It also contains an F1 simulator which is great fun for all ages. Guided Tour in English is available upon request.

Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is a private museum established in 1992 based on a private collection owned by Yiorgos Markakis, an ophthalmologist. The museum showcases a variety of artifacts and structures related to Cretan folk tradition, economic activity, culture, and the environment.

Located on Agiou Mina Street in Central Macedonia, the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki honours the history of Sephardic Judaism that took root in the city after the 15th century. The collection includes remains of a destroyed Israeli necropolis, parts of Jewish synagogues destroyed during Nazi occupation, rare books in Hebrew, religious artefacts, costumes, and several personal belongings of Jewish citizens, including letters sent during World War 2.