This was quite a beautiful museum. It costs €12 per adult, students under 25yrs are €5. It took us about 4 hours to work through the whole two story building. It has so many beautiful statues, weapons, vases and jewelry going all the way back to 3000 BC.

Amazing collection of artifacts. However about 30% or so of the museum was roped off with some fantastic collections I wanted to see. When I asked different staff members they said it was because they didn’t hire enough staff to be in those sections. So you pay full price for entry, no warnings, and can’t see over a third of the collection. This was on a Saturday. Not great.

Wow. If there is one thing to do in Athens besides visiting the Acropolis, it is this museum. This is filled with tons of rare artifacts and knowledge about the entire history of Greece. You can see beautiful statues starting from Ancient Greek all the way up to the Roman period. They have an incredible display of items that easily should take you several hours to review in full. I also highly suggest going to their cafe at the end for some excellent coffee.

A great collection of tools and artifacts from all over Greece, this museum is absolutely impressive. There was almost no queue this time of year, and the entrance fee of 6 euros is reasonable for the amount of work and artefacts we see. I was told that Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country, and this museum is perfect one of the best amongst museums in Greece. Centrally located, and it was great to spend the whole morning here. Highly recommended.

I just had a short visit intend to return soon then will give a update. Visit was fantastic no bags allow inside. No problem they have a holding cell for it😁. Don't leave your phone you need it to take photos. I really enjoyed it and was surprised by the volume of the little I've see.

Be prepared for a thorough security check at the entrance, which delays the queue, especially on a Sunday visit which is more crowded. After that, smooth transition into multiple rooms... Remarkable exhibits, unique Hellenic history, well maintained facilities, amazing ticket prices. An excellent choice for an educational family outing.

World class. What a mindbendingly fascinating museum. A highlight of Athens and good value. I had 2.5 hours to see it and it was only just enough. The range of things to see is incredible: Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Minoan, Roman, Egyptian periods, and more. There were so many objects there older than 3,500 years, it’s astounding. A lot of it is in fine condition. This was my second-favourite museum in Greece after Acropolis Museum. There is a bathroom and a cafeteria downstairs along with some gardens. It’s unlikely you will be allowed to bring a bag in, but there is free storage and the staff were lovely about it.

(Translated by Google) It is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. His collections, with more than 11,000 exhibits, present the ancient Greek culture from the beginning of prehistory to the end of the Roman period in Greece. The building where the museum is housed was designed by the architects Ludwig Lange and Panagiotis Kalkos, while it was edited by Ernest Ziller. Its construction was completed in 1889. (Original) Είναι το μεγαλύτερο μουσείο στην Ελλάδα και από τα πιο σημαντικά στον κόσμο. Οι συλλογές του, με περισσότερα από 11.000 εκθέματα, παρουσιάζουν τον αρχαίο Ελληνικό πολιτισμό από τις αρχές της προϊστορίας έως το τέλος της ρωμαϊκής περιόδου στην Ελλάδα. Το κτίριο όπου στεγάζεται το μουσείο σχεδίασαν οι αρχιτέκτονες Λούντβιχ Λάνγκε και Παναγιώτης Κάλκος, ενώ το επιμελήθηκε ο Ερνέστος Τσίλερ. Η κατασκευή του ολοκληρώθηκε το 1889.

This is, by far, the best museum I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. It has an impressive entrance, it's the perfect size she the top floor is staggering. The juxtaposition of the Parthenon on the hill while you look at the marbles is one I'll never forget. It's very clear, standing in front of the gaps in the museum, that the marbles should be in Athens, not London. Make sure you have a Greek coffee at the museum, it's sublime.

One of most important spots in Athens! I would recommend to spend half of the day here. Very interesting collection and so much things to explore. The museum's garden cafe are also nice place to chill / take a break from walking. The coffee and bakery are nothing special but the garden is very lovely - worth to visit.

A good, simple archaeology museum in the centre of Athens. The layout is straightforward to navigate. The descriptions to the exhibits are well-written in English and Greek. There is also historical information about the different eras, which was very helpful for better insight into the Hellenic culture.

Great museum with plenty of Ancient Greek artifacts. Visit the cafeteria on the lower level to see the beautiful garden. I spent 3 hours there without a tour guide or audio tour but you could easily spend more or less depending on your interests. To things to see are: Tombs of the Kerameikos, The Horse and Jockey, The Mask of Agamemnon and the The Antikythera Mechanism. Cost 12€ to enter.

Great experience you cannot miss when being in Athens !!! Understanding better the Greek ancient culture and how it influenced the region and the world. Several master pieces shows how the culture started here and how people understood the natural phenomenon and convert them Into believing and then into mythology. Also it is reviled how the mythological creatures really are, for example that sirens (Meermaid) are really closer to a half human half bird rather than fish. Vessels, sculptures, small trinkets, etc. transports you to an ancient culture that shaped the modern world. A must go place in Athens for sure !!!

Amazing Museum, you can easily spend 3-4hrs on it. The ticket is around 6$ to 12$ . They allow you to take pictures and everyone is very welcoming inside. The exhibition is well preserved, some parts have better lighting than others. I recommend going early so you’re able to see it all. Loved the Egyptian Collection

Filled with things from before you were born! Unfortunately many of the rooms were closed, such as anything Egyptian. Still it was a good way to stay out of the rain on a gloomy January day.

(Translated by Google) The treasures of the country are there. The National Archaeological Museum is the oldest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. Its foundation in 1829 is intertwined with the liberation of the country and the creation of the Modern Greek State, signaling the state's concern for the protection of cultural heritage. The current Museum building was designed by L. Lange, modified from the façade by E. Ziller, and opened its gates to the public in 1881. Its role was to promote antiquities as a fixed reference point for a newly formed state. and at the same time protect them from constant kidnappings and looting. Soon the museum, enriched with antiquities from all over the Greek world took the form of the central one. After the completion of its re-exhibition, a work that began in 2002 and ended in 2009, presents in a more complete and comprehensive way a panorama of ancient Greek culture from prehistory to Roman times. His permanent exhibitions also include antiquities from Cyprus and Egypt. (Original) Οι θησαυροί της χώρας βρίσκονται εκεί. Το Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο είναι το αρχαιότερο μουσείο της Ελλάδας και ένα από τα σημαντικότερα του κόσμου. Η ίδρυσή του το 1829 είναι συνυφασμένη με την απελευθέρωση της χώρας και τη δημιουργία του Νεότερου Ελληνικού Κράτους, σηματοδοτώντας την κρατική μέριμνα για την προστασία της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς. Το σημερινό κτήριο του Μουσείου οικοδομήθηκε σε σχέδια του L. Lange, τροποποιημένα ως προς την πρόσοψη από τον E. Ziller και άνοιξε τις πύλες του για το κοινό το 1881. Ο ρόλος του ήταν η προβολή των αρχαιοτήτων ως ένα σταθερό σημείο αναφοράς ενός νεοσυσταθέντος κράτους και παράλληλα η προστασία τους από τις συνεχείς αρπαγές και λεηλασίες. Σύντομα το μουσείο, εμπλουτισμένο με αρχαιότητες από όλο τον ελληνικό κόσμο πήρε τη μορφή του κεντρικού. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της επανέκθεσής του, έργο που ξεκίνησε το 2002 και περατώθηκε το 2009, παρουσιάζονται με πιο ολοκληρωμένο και εμπεριστατωμένο τρόπο ένα πανόραμα του αρχαίου ελληνικού πολιτισμού από την προϊστορία μέχρι τους ρωμαϊκούς χρόνους. Στις μόνιμες εκθέσεις του περιλαμβάνονται επίσης αρχαιότητες από την Κύπρο και την Αίγυπτο.

Absolutely wonderful museum. Definitely up there with the world's best and a must see in Athens. Go at opening time and have the lives of ancient Greece displayed for just your own enjoyment. The golden mask of Agamemnon is just one of many treasures here. The second floor has an awful lot of pottery, wonderful if you are into them but otherwise move swiftly through to get back to the statues and sculptures downstairs. However do not miss the fascinating Thera/Santorini exhibit there Make sure you go the cafe as there is even great works on the wall here, the Medusa mosaic is particularly good.

Good peak into the history of ancient Greek civilization through their exhibits and artifacts. If you have only time to visit one museum in Athens and you want to get a glimpse into ancient history of all the different civilizations then this is the museum you should visit. You can check out the notable highlights in a couple of hours. The plaques are not very informative though, so better to take an audio guide or a guided tour.

We quite enjoyed our stay here. We came as a family and already had our tickets booked. We also had an audio tour guide booked trough get your Guide. That worked quite good and we were able to spent a nice afternoon looking at the expositions. The museum is quite big and is lovely organized. The small garden was quite lovely as well.

This was a great museum. The flow was amazing. It casually directed you through the entire museum with arrows on the ground. The staff here is incredibly helpful and ready to answer questions to their ability. I would recommend going on your own without a guide because the group sizes were very large and seemed to take away from the amazing pieces of history. I'd highly recommend visiting this museum and stopping by the cafe downstairs. It has a lovely atmosphere and some historical artifacts within it.

I found this museum much more interesting than the acropolis museum. Some really nice exhibits. Get there early to avoid waiting and having to work your way through loads of people inside.

Great museum! MUST GO! Only €6 and you get your money's worth. I went twice while in Athens. The museum is filled with many ancient artifacts and can take someone a while if they are particularly interested. Must see exhibits include the Antikythera computer, the Greek moon rocks, statue of Perseus, and the unidentified statue of Zeus-Poseidon. The garden in the lower level is also quite beautiful.

This is a must see. It seems to be the place where all not broken statues and vases from Greek excavations are located. It also tells the history of humankind in Greek lands. You might spend more than 2h easily in here.

Great museum! Here's plethora of ancient findings with detailed description. Have been there for 6 hours, so take your time. There's entrance for wheelchair accessible. Not the best place to bring children, cause they could get bored.

Beautiful museum with an amazing collection of ancient Greek sculptures and artifacts. This is a great option when looking for something to do in Athens on a rainy day. It takes approximately 2 hours to cover the different areas of the museum.

There are so many amazing artifacts here. I literally spent 5 hours walking around. This museum is HUGE so plan at least 1/2 day. It's definitely a must see if you go to Athens! I'd say in my top 5 for this cityA

I would definitely recommend going to the museum. It had many interesting displays of artifacts that have been found throughout ancient Greece. The flow of the museum itself is somewhat choppy and nothing that was interactive and they had a ton of the same types of displays. Overall, I would have gone again. Just a side note, there is a courtyard near the bathrooms but it was almost unbearable with smoke from the smokers and the bathrooms were not the nicest or cleanest.

A museum that you absolutely have to visit in Athens. Full of history and great accomplishments of the ancient Greek civilization. It feels a bit unreal at times, how advanced ancient Greeks were and their amazing understanding of the universe, math and science. My only complaint is that the museum seems to be understaffed and some sections were closed for the public. It is such a pity honestly! None the less, it's a must visit for sure!

A great journey to history.we learned a lot. A great place in hot summer days. It is a big museum with multiple exhibitions. We enjoyed this place with young boys 5-7 who were amazed by the size of statues and details. A nice coffee shop outside and inside. It was a smart choice to go there.

We went 6 of September and outside was big line but we wait maybe 10 min tops to get inside and buy the ticket (12 euros 💶). It has 2 floors and in the basement you can find cafeteria(you can enter also from 2 floor and enjoy the view of very pretty cute small garden where people sit, talk and enjoy their food and coffee ☕️) and gift store 🏬 Museum itself very nice but not big so I think you will spend 2 hours tops there! All well organized and clean :) outside you can find small park with lots of green parrots 🦜:))))

We went to this museum and we loved it. There’s lots of works, different rooms and everything is properly explained. The installations are correct, even though the exposition route can be a little difficult to follow. However, if you are looking forward to learn about both art and handicraft in different ancient periods, I would recommend it a hundred percent!

One of the better museums I've been to. Buy your ticket online to avoid the long lines. I was impressed with how large it was. They had many eras throughout the complex. Just when I thought I was done I walked into the Egyptian exhibit. It was also really nice to relax inside with ac on a hot day.

Its collection showcases a wealth of pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and coins, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the rich history of ancient Greece. You need at least 3 hours to see everything, with rest. They have a beautiful cafe. No student discount. 6€ per person.

This place was inspiring both as an archeologist and an artist. Some rooms are more compelling than others, but you can see world famous artifacts each after another in every one of them. If you only visit a couple of museums in Athens, I would recommend putting this on your list. Otherwise, its a bit like every other archaeological museum, so if that's not your thing, visiting this one won't change that.

Απο τα ωραιοτερα και πλουσιοτερα μουσεια του κοσμου. Ευτυχως προσφατα αποκατασταθηκε θαυμασια ο περιβαλλον χωρος με μεσογειακα, ενδημικα φυτα, μπραβο στο Δημαρχο Αθηναιων! Το μονο προβλημα ειναι καποιες αιθουσες του μουσειου που ειναι αδιαφορα στημενες, με αποτελεσμα να γινονται βαρετες, πχ η αιθουσα με τα αρχαια βαζα. Τελος, οι υπαλληλοι θα μπορουσαν να ειναι πιο ευγενικοι.

Tiene una gran cantidad de piezas bien conservadas e interesantes, pero nos encontramos con multitud de salas cerradas. Faltan explicaciones y más información.

Pretty huge museum full of various artefacts from local antic era. I was there during summer 2020, so it was probably a slightly less awesome experience than what it usually could be - logically you had to wear a mask and museum employees had to count everytime how many people are in one room (I think max was around 8 people at once) so if there were more in the advanced room, you had to wait. Sometimes we got stuck like this for a few minutes. Exposition was great, but if you are not a much of a history fan, I guess most of it can look the same to you (lots of vases and lots of statues). For example my girlfriend was kinda bored after like one hour. Also beware, that during such pandemic times you can't just go anywhere you please - you have to follow an exact route, however in the end of this route it looks like you should head for exit already, yet there is a room full of interesting excavation stuff without any route to it (you have to ask and then they have to let you in). I wonder if we did not missed any more rooms this way. Also apparently you should not be permitted to take pictures, but everyone around was doing it so yeah I took a few as well. PS. EU citizens under age 25 have a free entry

Un très jolie musée, assez redondant vers la fin car tres grand ! Accueil très sympathique de la part du personnel. Attention à l'étage des vases, c'est très long et un peu semblable. Prévoyez plusieurs heures pour visiter le musée avec minutie

Muy recomendable. Una colección increible.

Musée très intéressant qui peut être parcouru en 1h30 minimum ou plus si l’on s’attarde sur tous les panneaux d’explications. Mais avec les mesures de distanciation sociale du Covid, il y a un nombre limité de personnes par hall, et donc de l’attente entre chaque salle ainsi qu'avant d'entrer dans le musée (donc attente au soleil), ajouté à cela le personnel un peu parano qui nous demande de nous dépêcher, ce qui est un peu pénible. Ce n’est pas aussi strict dans les autres monuments d’Athènes. Tout n’était pas ouvert au public non plus.

A voir pour la remarquable collection de statues. Cafétéria accueillante au sous sol.

(Translated by Google) magnificent (Original) magnifique

The museum is not as new and modern as Acropolis Museum, but definitely got tons of collections. And, it is not prohibited to take picture, so it's very nice. If you are a university student or member of scientific institution, better bring your ID card. It's 50% ticket reduction for non EU member, and it's free entry for EU member. Don't forget to put your bulky bags with the staff. It's for free and will spare you some hassle while enjoying the history.

Houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide

(Translated by Google) 1 stroke how many cents (Original) 1 vuruş kaç kuruş

(Translated by Google) It would be a little more to have so many more squares (Original) Κ άλλα τόσα τετραγωνικά να διέθετε πάλι λίγα θα ηταν

(Translated by Google) It is an amazing modern monument in Greek history. Worth seeing. (Original) Αποτελεί ένα εκπληκτικό συγχρονο μνημείο στην Ελληνική ιστορία. Αξίζει να το δείτε.

(Translated by Google) Very complete museum, not all the collections were accessible when we went there, but there is already a lot to see. Give pride of place to statues and other pediments, stone is omnipresent. The room reserved for gold and Mycenae is exceptional. The staff are a little on the teeth, probably due to the fact that we went there one evening of August 15th free and open to all. (Original) Musée très complet, toutes les collections n’étaient pas accessibles au moment ou nous y sommes allés, mais déjà énormément de choses à voir. Fait la part belle aux statues et autres frontons, la pierre est omniprésente. La salle réservée à l’or et à Mycènes est exceptionnelle. Le personnel est un peu sur les dents, surement dû au fait que nous y sommes allés un soir de 15 août gratuit et ouvert à tous.

It’s one of those places that can make 2-3 hours feel like 15 minutes. We had a wonderful afternoon here and would go back and do it all over again. It’s €10 per person and we bought tickets on-site, no wait.

Beautiful place filled with rare pieces you study in history books! A must see if you're in Athens. The staff is extremely cordial and answers also questions regarding the pieces of art. Commendable the possibility of leaving backpacks at the entrance for free.

Significantly better than the Acropolis museum. Wider variety and the exhibit placards are very well written and interesting. Plus the the exhibits are in much better condition. If you have to chose between the two, come here.

We really enjoyed the museum. It has thousands of exhibits and they are very well described. I dont get these bad reviews saying "its very big and a lot of ancient stuff to see". Guys this is a museum! If you dont like watching old stuff go into a shopping mall... If you are really into it you can spend a whole day there. We had like 5 hours and it was a nice experience.

Such an amazing museum. A bunch of interesting finds and unique exhibits.

This isn't my favorite type of museum to visit, I normally prefer art museums. I am aware that a lot of the antiquities "Elgin marbles" are in England. There wasn't the same wow effect you get when you enter the Louvre or Metropolitan Museum in New York. There was an extremely large collection of vases and small artifacts. I initially enjoyed the gold pieces until I saw the top layer peeling, so now I'm not sure if I was looking at gold plating. Majority of the statues were broken or missinIg pieces. That may be because they were so old. I recommend visiting the museum. There were so cool pieces, and definitely important to get some history of Athens, Greece. Also had a nice lunch after the museum. Very reasonable prices.

Fabulous building, an easy walk away from Omonia Square. Once inside, the sculpture and statuary are nothing short of astonishing in many cases and the jewellery and gold vessels are stunning. If you're in any wayinterested in the cultural side of Athens, this should be on your list of visits to be made.

This place is great. A must see in Athens. If you are under 25 you go for free Just show your ID. On Site it said till 20 but we came on sunday and it was till 15.30 So check the time. 0 floor has statues and on the 1st are vases. A lot of them So Save some time for this Museum. 2 hours were not enough for me.

For disabled (and their caretaker if the disability is over 80%) and students up to 25 years the entrace is free. After explaining that in my country we have levels of disability, not percent they allow me to also take the caretaker for free, no problems here with that. As in every museum during covid times you have to show covid certificate to enter the building. The museum itself is HUGE and you definitely will be tired. However, there are many interesting, beautiful and different things inside and most of them are very nicely described. In the down area there is a restaurant/café in kind of park or just among green. Its one of the main places in Greece and not only, yet it doesnt cost fortune, recommend!

My whole family enjoyed visiting the museum. To visit the museum, you need to allocate at least three hours. Lots of interesting information!

Great museum showcasing the history of Greek antiquity. The exhibition progresses from Ancient mycenaean ages through to the Roman period. Some amazing highlights of the exhibition in the pictures below - personal favourite was the mask of Agamemnon. Tips: - Rick Stevens does a great 1 hour highlight audio tour on his app - worth it! - few bay checkin if - like us - you are doing it on your last day in Athens and have already checked out of your hotel.

Wow! We went on a rainy day with my family who was visiting Athens. I honestly loved it. I think I will go back. Tickets are free if you are under 24(or 25/26 can't remember) I enjoyed staying there, they actually have a great variety of statues and even a greater collection of gold objects. It is all amazingly organized and they even have an egyptian collection too. I am literally amazed! This is one of the best museums i have ever Visited. I Visited quite a few especially when I went to London in Uk. Great! Very great!

This museum is an absolute must see when visiting Athens. Just know, it has a ton in there to see and read..... I'd highly recommend planning an entire day here so that you can read everything. Also, the informational signs are in both Greek and English which was super cool.

It’s a MUST. Definitely worth to pay the ticket. It was €12. Unbelievable the amount of material that you can find. It also has an Egyptian area that has so many interesting things such as mommies, papyrus, etc. Also a computer dated from BC and moon rocks brought by Apollo 11.

This is a must see place for all antique Greece tourists. Recommend. The museum is rather large but yellow arrows on the floor really helped us to see everything in order. There is also a nice café in a beautiful ancient Greek style garden. Lot of magnificent statues. The building is air-conditioned with very pleasant atmosphere. People of 25 years and below have a free entry.

The museum is extensive and provides detailed explanations in English that will add to your appreciation of other historical sites in Greece. I also enjoyed the Egyptian exhibit. I would recommend going with a guide or asking for an audio guide, because the size of the museum can be overwhelming.

We are a disabled family so accessibility is a big deal to us. We were able to get in via the wheelchair ramp on the left side of the building as you are facing it and it landed us right inside the exhibits. The drawback to that is if you have a bag with water and other necessities, you have to be escorted back through the entire museum to the front door to drop your bag outside at the cloak room, which is free. The day we went the museum was free due to a holiday, and this led to massive lines, so prepare for that if you are visiting on a holiday. Also, several exhibits inside the museum were closed, including the Terra Cotta warriors, which was a huge disappointment, but they have to rotate inventory and build new exhibits sometime. We did enjoy the Mechanism exhibit, though the mechanism itself is stored at the now closed National Library, so you can't see it, but there are several excellent models of it and it remains a baffling enigma worth studying. We were also surprised that only Greek historical characters specific to Athens and the Parthenon excavation were featured. They had nothing on Archimedes, but then it IS called the National Archaeological Museum, and as far as I know, there have never been Archaeological finds surrounding Archimedes. The bookstore has sparse but affordable trinkets and books for purchase, and some much more expensive replicas of finds for as much as $6600 Euro. The cafe has a good selection of snacks and is inside the Museum. There is another cafe at the street entrance in front of the Museum, but that was not a good experience for us.

Very fascinating and detailed museum. Overall took a good 2-3 hours to walk through the whole thing for there is lots of interesting history and artifacts to observe. One of the best museum in Greece we went to and would say it is a must see.

The pieces from Mycenae were my favorite. Wonderful overall experience. Bronze boy rider on horse. 2 1/2 hours went fast.

One of the best museums i’ve ever visited! A must see for those who love archeology, ancient greek and/or art. Such and impressive collection of mainly statues! This museum offers you a trip trough the history of Greece, having pieces from every time period. It really shows the progression of art trough the ages and how the Greeks ended up with their iconic style. When in Athens make sure to visit!

An amazing experience. We had visited many of the archaeological sites where these items came from so it brought to life the richness of past civilizations. The treasures from the burial sites is particularly impressive. We had a guided tour but we need to go back to spend time to really study the wealth of culture in this fabulous museum.

I paid 6€ off peak (winter) to visit. Rich history, just a pity that there is no audio guide yet. But there is sufficient written info to not be completely lost. The cafe in front of the museum is a lovely place too :)

No crowd on a weekday morning at 9am. Find out how to view the collection in chronological order, it will make more sense! Various rooms closed at time of visit in April. Restful cafe in very pleasant garden with goldfish, nice for a refresh after viewing the exhibition. Highly recommended to sum up Greek history. Best to visit sites first, then see artefacts to make more sense of what you are seeming.

Very interesting museum if you're a history buff out researching the financial history of different societies. It will give you a better understanding of why things are the way they are now. Entrance staff is a bit brisk but the space is gorgeous and well organized so it's worth overlooking any attitude. The visit was suggested to me by my Athens guide and her dog Kuzya. I wasn't disappointed.

Not so big as we expected. Nice for knowing better the history of Greece. But after Acropolis museum it was not so impressive

Large museum with statues, figurines, vases, weapons and other archeological findings spanning from the most ancient history of Greece to a few hundred centuries AD. Great place for fans of history!

Very extensive collection of greek artifacts and monuments. Expensive though a little

Best museum in Athens ?? ? by far Must see when around the city...

This museum it's so important for our country, the rooms are big and the statues are a treasure for the history of Greece! The staff was very kind.

I consider this museum to be the best when it comes to Greek archaeology. The museum has also an outstanding Egyptian collection. The building housing the museum is really nice! There is a pretty coffee place inside the museum where you can relax and take some rest. This coffee shop is surrounded by antiquities!

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.There are numerous objects not to be found anywhere else in the world.

Very nice museum and free for people under the age of 25.

Skvělé sbírky, instalace poněkud zastaralá.

Το αγαπημένο μου Μουσείο. Η ιστορία της Αρχαίας Ελλάδος απο την Προϊστορική εποχή έως και τους Ρωμαϊκούς χρόνους παρελαύνει μπροστά σου. Από την Αφροδίτη με τον Πάνα, την Μάσκα του Αγαμέμνονα, τον Ποσειδώνα του Αρτεμισίου, τον Έφηβο των Αντικυθήρων εώς και τον Μηχανισμό των Αντικυθήρων, όλα τα εκθέματα σ αφήνουν με το στόμα ανοιχτό. Εαν δε έχεις και τον κατάλληλο ξεναγό, να σου εξηγεί και να λύνει τις απορίες σου, η επίσκεψη θα σου μείνει αξέχαστη

Bello y lleno de mucha historia romana y griega y es en elfsina donde nació uno de los poetas de las tragedias griegas

Für EU Bürger unter 25 Jahre freier Eintritt!!! Die Räume sind sehr übersichtlich und chronologisch geordnet, ausreichend hell beleuchtet und die Exponate sind alle beschriftet. Schade nur dass die (sehr zahlreichen) Wachen keine Fragen über die Ausstellung beantworten können

Many sights to see, everyone was very polite and helpful, they wore masks and kept us social distancing. The lines might be long but it's for the best right now.

Imperdibile, alcuni pezzi veramente mirabili.

Very interesting how old and big the empire of Greece was.

(Translated by Google) Very nice and neat !! All employees willing to serve! Definitely a must visit. (Original) Πολύ ωραίο και προσεγμένο!! Όλοι οι υπάλληλοι πρόθυμοι να εξυπηρετήσουν! Οπωσδήποτε πρέπει να το επισκεφτείτε.

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

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Top a voir 4000 ans d histoire

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Καλός

The moseum Athenia is good

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bueno

Excelente lugar para dar un recorrido por la historia antigua de Grecia. Solamente le faltó mostrar sobre las armas usadas en la Grecia clásica hasta la caída vajo el poder Romano. También sería bueno contar con alguna reconstrucción (al menos en escala) de las estatuas famosas como la Afrodita de Milo o la Victoria Alada de Samotracia.

Kind of expensive (12€/pax) and not student discount (just under 25 discount). The museum is extensive and interesting, and covers the vast majority of greek sculpture and artistic development. In the ends It gets repetitive, but in general terms its worth it

Great, free, perfect

(Translated by Google) Very pretty but a long one on the collection of vases (Original) Très joli mais un long sur la collection de vases

(Translated by Google) A must to discover beautiful collections of ancient art. (Original) Incontournable pour découvrir de superbes collections d'art antique.

Beautiful collection, but a little repetitive. Great if you’re into vases and urns.. ⚱️?

Φανταστικο! Δε γινεται να μην εχει καποιος επισκεφτει το Εθνικο Αρχαιολογικο..Ειναι ντροπη!

Worth seeing

(Translated by Google) Obligatory visit, also with the covid problem, all very well organized and very safe (Original) Visita obligada, además con el problema del covid, todo muy bien organizado y muy seguro

Well-organized chronologically, and for areas

(Translated by Google) Rich in museum exhibits you must visit. In my opinion, the best of all the museum exhibits is the Antikythera Mechanism. (Original) Πλούσιο σε εκθέματα μουσείο που πρέπει να επισκεφθείτε. Κατά τη γνώμη μου, το καλύτερο από όλα τα εκθέματα του μουσείο είναι ο Μηχανισμός των Αντικυθήρων.

(Translated by Google) The museum is magical (Original) Μαγικό τό μουσείο

Magnificent

We were there for free, for money I will not go? Maybe just because Im not that fan of ancient history...

(Translated by Google) The best museum of Athens and Greek antiquities in the world (Original) Il miglior museo di Atene e delle antichità greche nel mondo

(Translated by Google) To visit absolutely (Original) Da visitare assolutamente

Interesting for the people who like art

Belle collection mais insuffisante pour le musée national du pays des dieux

It's a unique museum with lots of different kind of exhibitions. Huge halls and amazing sculptures. Definitely you should visit here if you're in Athens.

Far more dated building and exhibits when compared to the Acropolis museum. We were told to hurry up while looking through the displays as there were people outside lined up, despite the fact we had been in the room for no more than 5 minutes. The area the museum is in isn't particularly pleasant, we were quite eager to get out of there after finishing up inside.

Good museum but some expo rooms are close and the cafe is a bit pricey

Visited this museum last week. Due to Coronavirus government restrictions, there was a terribly long queue and we had to wait a long time to get in. Moreover, you can only follow a specific path once you're inside, and there is a time limit for each exhibition (again, government restrictions). There were a lot of gold items which I would have loved to have seen better, if I had more time. The exhibitions are interesting but we loved the inner garden the most. It would be worth a second visit to see what we missed.

The best place to find out where do we come from ! A really nice place were people can help you with your questions! Don't miss the opportunity to visit it!

Awesome artifacts and historical sculptures. It does close pretty early during the non-peak season. Also some people who work their follow you around like your going to steal something. It is pretty cheap to get into at only 6 euros per adult. We didn't expect it to close so early so we only seen the bottom floor.

Very nice museum with fragments of Greek history. Throughout all of the periods of history. Beautiful garden with Cafe in the courtyard of the building...

Amazing step through history must see

Amazing Greek history

(Translated by Google) This is the place to visit (Original) Gezilmesi gereken bur yer

(Translated by Google) Very good. It made us travel. A word of advice, made one morning and without visiting another museum, because it takes a long time to visit. There is a small garden, which is quite refreshing, with a possibility to eat. (Original) Très bien. Ça nous as fait voyager. Un conseil, faite le un matin et sans faire d’autre musée, car il est long à visiter. Il y a un petit jardin, qui est plutôt rafraîchissant, avec une possibilité de se restaurer.

(Translated by Google) At work.... (Original) W pracy....

(Translated by Google) Excellent!! It is a pity that so many Athenians are unaware of its existence !! (Original) Εξαιρετικό!! Ειναι κριμα που τοσοι αθηναιοι αγνοουν την υπαρξη του!!

(Translated by Google) A place worth visiting (Original) مكان يستحق الزيارة

(Translated by Google) Very good!! (Original) Πολύ καλό!!

(Translated by Google) Only for the exhibits it hosts, it could be cleaner and brighter. (Original) Μόνο για τα εκθέματα που φιλοξενεί, θα μπορούσε να είναι πιο καθαρό και φωτεινό.

(Translated by Google) An unmissable museum in Athens, the building seen from the outside is splendid, the collections are very well presented, sublime. (Original) Un musée incontournable à Athènes, le bâtiment vue de l’extérieur est splendide, les collections sont très bien présentées, sublimes.

A wonderful tourist places

(Translated by Google) The exhibits are obviously invaluable, however the museum inside and out is left to its fate ... For example it has dust on the statues ... the building and the overall interior image is reminiscent of 2-3 decades ago. It needs to be modernized ... a certain renovation ... Externally you get a little rough ... (Original) Τα εκθέματα είναι προφανώς ανεκτίμητα, ωστόσο το μουσείο εντός και εκτός είναι αφημένο λίγο στη τύχη του... Για παράδειγμα έχει σκόνη στα αγάλματα... το κτήριο και η συνολική εσωτερική εικόνα θυμίζει 2-3 δεκαετίες πίσω. Χρειάζεται να γίνει εκσυγχρονισμός... μια κάποια ανακαίνιση... Εξωτερικά αγριεύεσαι λίγο...

BEST MUSEUM EVER!

(Translated by Google) The best archeological museum (Original) Το καλύτερο αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο

(Translated by Google) THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM IS PERFECT AND NOW FINALLY WITH THE MR. (Original) ΤΈΛΕΙΟ ΤΟ ΕΘΝΙΚΌ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΌ ΜΟΥΣΕΊΟ ΚΑΙ ΤΏΡΑ ΕΠΙΤΕΛΟΥΣ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΚΎΡΙΟ ΜΠΑΚΟΓΙΑΝΝΗ ΠΟΛΛΥ ΚΑΘΑΡΌ ΩΡΑΊΑ Η ΜΕΤΕΦΥΤΕΥΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΑ ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΚΤΙΚΆ ΦΩΤΆΚΙΑ ΣΤΑ ΔΙΑΔΡΟΜΑΚΙΑ

My advice to visit this museum

Everybody should visit that amazing museum but whole of museum should wander all day because it was so huge. Nowadays it is closed due to pandemic.

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful I have seen. A flawless building exhibits that take your breath away and exhibitions that take you on a journey. For those who love harmony a window in the time worth opening. (Original) Οτι ομορφοτερο εχω δει. Ενα αψογο κτηριο εκθεματα που κοβουν την ανασα και εκθεσεις που σε ταξιδευουν. Για οσους λατρευουν την αρμονια ενα παραθυρο στον χρονο που αξιζει να ανοιξουμε.

Nice

Magical place

(Translated by Google) A museum that someone will want to visit again and again. (Original) Μουσείο που θα θέλει κάποιος ξανά κ ξανά να επισκεφτεί.

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting many times. (Original) Αξίζει να το επισκεφθούμε πολλές φορές.

The museum has beautiful environment

(Translated by Google) Excellent .. Too bad many ignore its existence .. (Original) Εξαιρετικό.. Κριμα που πολλοι αγνοουν την υπαρξη του..

(Translated by Google) The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is not very popular with tourists (perhaps because it is a bit away from the center). There is definitely something to see here. I recommend it. It's calm here, and the price is quite normal. (Original) Националният археологически музей на Атина , не е много популярен сред туристите ( може би защото е малко встрани от центъра). Тук определено има какво да се види.Препоръчвам.Тук е спокойно ,а и цената е съвсем нормална.

Night Mood

Perfect amazing Beaudiful

If you go to Athens,it is definitely a must see. It has a large collection of art and history!

(Translated by Google) The history of Greece (Original) Η ιστορια της ελλαδας

(Translated by Google) You have to see that! (Original) Πρέπει να το δείτε!

(Translated by Google) The best museum in Greece !!! (Original) Το καλύτερο μουσείο της Ελλάδας!!!

(Translated by Google) wonderful place (Original) مكان جميل جدا

(Translated by Google) wonderful place (Original) مكان جميل جدا

A must see place in Athens. I loved the museum it was empty of people when I went which made it very easy to look around and have time at everytning I wanted to look. The staff where really friendly and friendly to small children as well even when my daugther cried for milk. I did find the museum difficult to get to so plan your route in advance.

Amazing museum holding a wealth of Greek artifacts from various classical periods. A large proportion of what's on show focuses around around the art and statues, along with a lot of domestic & grave findings.

Museum with many architectural statues, and dipalys relevant to Greek history and ancestry. Vaccination verification is required on entry and no backpacks are allowed. These can be stored for collection later.

Great collection, some really impressive 16th B.C piece, no long waiting time, fair entrance price, super recommended for a 2hours visit. Easy access from public transport and there's a luggage/backpack store area witch is Perfect and monitored by a super friendly guy.

This museum was one of the best I visited in Athens. The statues on display really tell the story of the progression of Western art and beauty. Beginning with statues that could easily be mistaken as Egyptian or Babylonian, you can see the change to a distinctly Greek form of sculpture. The bronze of the javelin thrower is simply stunning. I was also surprised to see the Antikythera mechanism on display here! I did not know this is where it is kept. My only complaint is that because of COVID there is a route planned out that was not as clear as it could be. We ended up missing the courtyard and possibly a room or two. There are also several rooms that are blocked off, notably the advertised exhibit based around Hadrian and the Roman period of Greek history. Still, this is well worth the visit and I would like to return when the restrictions are lifted.

Huge place! One of the biggest I have ever seen. It is the best to take 2-3 hours at least to see everything. Must go for every fan of ancient Athens

Our admission was €6 and €12. The woman at the window asked our age and my partner since she was still 25 got the 6 euro price and me being 26 I got the 12 euro price. I originally thought admission was 6 for everyone so yeah that slightly bothered me. Pretty cool museum but I wasn’t overly impressed by anything. They have an exhibit completely made for a statue head of Zeus which tends to be the largest of all head structures made within the museum. Interesting artifacts, but the captions weren’t that appealing to make me ponder of the mysteries of these findings. Nonetheless it’s cool to spend the day walking around and taking pictures, we came during a rainy day so it was fine. Don’t forget to come back to the center area to see the last of the museum before you leave.

Interesting exhibition. Poorly marked sightseeing route. You have to be careful not to miss the interesting places

Brilliant ancient collection of archeogical finds, incredibly interesting and you easily see why this museum has such acclaim. Astonishing statues lovingly and skillfully restored. So much to see- we will have to return!

Many different expositions and many exhibits. Very good lesson of ancient history. We spend there four interesting hours

Most beautiful and complete collection. Take time to visit as it is a lot to see.

Really enjoyed our visit, more interesting than Acropolis museum. The only downside is that working hours are not accurate on either Google or website, nor staff cares enough to let you know in advance that working hours are different than usual... Ended up being asked to leave 2.5 hours before stated closing time due to national protest.Highly recommend, just perhaps confirm opening hours before buying tickets on the day.

Houses artifacts from all over Greece not just the Acropolis... Sit and ponder if the bronze statue pulled from the sea is Zeus throwing his lost thunder bolt or Posiden wielding his missing trident. Reveal in the realistic features of the Bronze jockey boys face .. is it fear, surprise or shock... Read about the influences that other cultures had on Greeks.. such as Egypt, Mesopotamia and Phoenicians... Plan on spending about 3.5 to 4 hours wondering the museum that is structured in such a way that you miss very little and learn more than you realize. Hours depend on day and if tourist season or not. Nov to April is not tourist season so crowds are few and prices are half of what they are in May through Oct. Well worth 4 hours..

Lots of historical items to enjoy. Great lessons on Greek History.

Marvellous collection of Greek artefacts from prehistory to late antiquity. Do not pass by: the gold funeral mask of Agamemnon; the bronze statue of Zeus; the frescos from antique Santorini; the terracotta figurine "The Thinker"; the Marathon Boy; the Antikythera Ephebe and the bronze statue of a horse and a young jockey.

Major facility and great guide. Learned many things from his discussions of evolution of sculpting the emotions of the human body

Very nice classical Greek sculptures. If you're interested in Greek history this should be a spot to see on your agenda

Worth to see! A lot of exhibits, especially vases and sculptures. Very helpful staff. At the end of the visit, you must go to the cafeteria - there is a beautiful terrace. I liked this museum very much!

We really enjoyed our visit here - especially after visiting locations around Greece (Mycenae, Delphi, etc) where many of these artifacts came from. For the caliber of its collection I wish that the facilities were a little better cared for, but this is truly one of the most impressive pre-BCE collections of artifacts I've ever had a chance to see.

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is dedicated to ancient Greek art. Greek culture, Greek art basically the Greek history. It fascinating and artefacts from the Greek mythology are the museum’s magnet. The kids will have fun spotting the mythological kings, creatures, gods and goddesses. It is a cultural visit not to miss out for a non Greek.

The museum itself is well organized and nice. The collection seems redundant at some point and many of the rooms were closed (apparently due to lack of staff). It’s unfortunate because some of the rooms that seemed nicest were inaccessible - specifically, both the Egyptian collection and the Gold collection were closed off. Some of the pieces could also use a better description.

The museum definitely has some valuable Greek antiquity collections. However, it should do a better job at introducing the history and context. The text next to the collections is very lean and dry. I have been to many museums on Ancient Greek civilization, such as the one in Istanbul and the Louvre. They did a much better job in telling stories instead of just exhibiting items.

Very interesting museum. Much ancient historical artifacts even predating the Greeks. Much about Cyclades and micenyans. There is also a small section about Egypt. People younger than 25 enter for free.

Great place...first you may want to visit Mycenas...they have a free service to keep your backpack. Cafeteria is great and not expensive . First floor for me is the most.important. No audioguide..it is a pity such a museum is not providing audioguide they say COVID..which is nonsense as all museums in the world are providing...I assume it is a business with private tourist guide who charge incredible amount of money

Very comprehensive collection of artifacts ranging many periods of ancient/Classical Greek history, from many different areas of Greece. Highly recommend to anyone with a strong interest in history and/or mythology. For those of us (myself included) who may be less up-to-speed on history and mythology, this museum is still worth going to!! For instance, you may start to connect the dots to other archeological sites you’ve visited and gain a better understanding. Or you may just enjoy art and looking at the forms of the pottery and the patterns in the gold and jewelry :) At this museum, you’ll find lots of pottery/ceramics, marble statues, and gold artifacts. All are in excellent condition!

Beautiful collection of art you've seen in art history textbooks. We spent about 4 hours there, but we read a lot of the signs... A little difficult travelling with a disabled companion because the elevator is located far inside and the restrooms are on a lower floor.... That said, the staff was very helpful and gracious and wheelchair was freely available. Perfect ending to our trip to Athens.

Amazing displays of ancient vases, jewellery etc. Almost a bit too overwhelming. We were lucky to skip the line, because we had a baby with us, otherwise we would have had to wait quite a while in line. I therefore recommend going earlier and not in the late afternoon.

A decent museum with a great range of figurines, pottery and statues through the ages. I was a little disappointed that many sections were roped off without notice, but there was still a lot to see. I found it beneficial to download the completely free audio tour by Rick Steves, which was super helpful and informative.

No trip to Greece is complete without this museum. This museum is worth every penny of the entrance fee. It is well lighted, chronologically laid out with plaques that explained what you were looking at. Lots of statues and armor and pottery of different eras.There was so much to look and all so interesting at this museum that you would need several hours. You will not be bored!

I visited the National Archaeological Museum of Athens last week and I was amazed by the richness and diversity of its collections. It is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity The museum is located in a beautiful neo-classical building that was completed in 1889. The building itself is a work of art, with a grand façade and a lovely garden decorated with sculptures. The museum has 11 galleries, each dedicated to a different period or theme of Greek history and culture. Some of the highlights include the Antikythera mechanism, the Mask of Agamemnon, the Bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon, the Jockey of Artemision, and the frescoes from Akrotiri. The museum also has an impressive collection of inscriptions, pottery, jewelry, coins, and other objects that illustrate the daily life, religion, trade, and politics of ancient Greece. The museum is very well-organized and informative, with labels, maps, and audio guides available in different languages. The staff is friendly and helpful, and there is a café and a gift shop on site. I spent about four hours in the museum, but I could have easily spent more. There is so much to see and learn that it is impossible to cover everything in one visit. I highly recommend this museum to anyone who is interested in ancient Greek civilization and art. It is a must-see attraction in Athens and a treasure trove of cultural heritage.

While it's a little difficult to follow the layout, it's a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon in Athens. Some great pieces in the museum, including the antikythera mechanism (It looks a little different than the Indiana Jones version! 😀)! Side note: PURCHASE YOUR TICKET ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO! We did, thankfully, and avoided the LONG line.

This is a museum worth visiting. It has multiple collections and exhibits. Lots of interesting sculptures and pieces of ancient art in various forms. Plenty of vases with Greek motifs, pieces of jewelry, coins, full recovered statues, and many other historical objects. Highly recommend to anyone interested in ancient history and those who are curious about finding out about ancient civilizations.

Beautiful museum describing Greek history from the prehistoric time throughout the Ellenic era and more. Nice collection of vases and statues.

Great experience if your into ancient history. Don't take any backpacks or large bags. They have to be checked at the door. You can pick them up after your done in the museum.

Interesting museum with lots of cool artifacts and iconic statues! Bag was taken and held at the free coat check but we could keep water with us (definitely bring water). Bring your passport or other ID if travelling with teens - may qualify for a cheaper price if you can prove they’re below 18! Only down side was that many areas were restricted to tours only.

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is truly a gem. While the Acropolis is iconic, this museum is a captivating highlight. I enjoyed a pleasant two-hour solo tour, using the audio guide for a rich experience (while the museum does offer an audio guide, I found the Rick Steves Audio Europe free app to be a fantastic alternative. Highly recommended). A must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Museum has great exhibits and artifacts. The starting area is very cool and interesting with how it starts off in Neolithic Greece and walks you through the ages into Cycladic and Mycenaean times. However once the starter exhibit ends so does the organisation because it opens up into a big sprawling area without much guidance. They should keep the theme of moving through time as this adds great context to the exhibits. Otherwise, this is a great museums with tonnes of amazing statues and artifacts from Greek history. Lots of great information for the exhibits in English as well. The Antikythera mechanism is amazing but they don't really do much with it other than show it. Overall definitely worth a visit if you are in Athens and like history.

Must visit museum in Athens. There is the usual pottery and statues, but the most interesting exhibit here for me is the Antikythera mechanism. It's also a good place for cooling down if you are visiting Athens during summer as it gets very very hot in the afternoons.

If want to see stuff from does all around Greece, this is the place to go. This place is a lot bigger than what we expected, especially for the price. I was awe struck most of time. Thankfully all the informational tablets were in Greek and English. I would highly recommend this is your a history buff or even if you just want too go look at some statues. Exhibits run from ancient Greece through the Roman empire in Greece. Downfall, we took our camelbacks and they make you check your backpacks. We tried to explain that this was just a wearable water bottle, but the guy checking bags spoke only enough English to tell us or number. We tried to use our translator, but he seemed uninterested and irritated in our efforts to inform him. Otherwise I would give a full on 5 stars.

A museum you need to visit. Very interesting and some top pieces in their collection. Also nice that students don't pay anything if they are from the EU ( in all museums in Athens) A little bit party Thatcher the walk direction through the different spaces isn't clear.

Very spacious museum with beautiful artefacts and insightful historical information provided. We took our time to go through the galleries and after a couple of hours we had done only about half the museum. We were not handed a map at the entrance so you may try to get one if possible; in particular because there are some corners of the museum that seem quite hidden, like the one of Athena that is worth seeing. From the museum you can access the garden to have a break at the cafeteria.

It hosts some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of Greek Antiquity artifacts worldwide

The best and most complete museum I visited in Athens. I can't belive the Antikythera mechanism was here. The place is huge and I recommend taking your time. Students get a discount so the ticket is 6 euros.

We spent around 3 hours. 12€ during summer and 6€ during winter, but check the website, because there are days and special occasions with free entrance.. It is worth a visit and captures the entire ancients history of greece with marvellous exhibits.

This is one of the best museums I've been to. It doesn't have any fancy concept. But the descriptions are informative and it has some of the most amazing artfiacts in the whole world. My favorite: The mask of "Agamemnon".

One of the best museums I ever visited. This museum has a vast collection of vases, statues, and many other artefacts. I recommend anyone who comes to Athens to visit this place. They have a shop and a cafe down below. I recommend.

It's good to visit the museum after going to the archaeological sites though I found it hard to keep track of the different eras at times. It's 12€ in summer and the café and terrace are pleasant. I visited on a Saturday afternoon and although it was busy there were no queues.

Worth visiting if you want to learn more abou the history of Athens and Greece and you have some spare time. I visited the museum in November when the price was reduced to 6€ and I didn't have to wait at the entrance at all. Inside, it is a little unclear which direction to follow, but the displays are very interesting and you can learn a lot.

Museum should have been closed. It was however "open". Paid full price for the entrance. Half of the expositions were closed "for renovations". 90% of the screens with interactive content were broken or off. Shop was closed for inventory. Cafe was closed as well. Quite a terrible experience. Wouldn't recommend. Go to the Acropolis Museum instead!