The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the best museums in Greece and Europe. It houses many artefacts and items from Ancient Greece and is a real gem for any history buff.
Not sure how they relate? Here is the simple difference between the Acropolis and the Parthenon.Along with a visit to the Acropolis Temple, the Acropolis Museum, and the National Historical Museum, this is one of the best things to do in Athens. I recently visited the museum and took lots of photos, so here is everything you need to know:
BEST TOUR OF THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM:
Private Tour of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Nowadays, the museum is visited by thousands of people worldwide, offering a fascinating glimpse into Greece’s glorious past.
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10000%. Let me make this clear: if you have time to visit only one museum while in Athens, then I beg you to visit this one (and not the Acropolis Museum).
To be honest, I know the Acropolis Museum is a million times better and more fascinating, but the things you will see in the Archaeological Museum are the most essential items from Ancient Greece that you will see in any other Museum on the planet. This is the museum you should visit while in Athens. Period.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM IN ATHENS
- Official Website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens:https://www.namuseum.gr/en/
- National Archaeological Museum on Google Maps
- National Archaeological Museum on Instagram
- The best way to get to the museum is by the underground metro RED LINE (Line 2) or the GREEN LINE (Line 3) and stop at “Omonia Station” or “Victoria Station” (on Google Maps). The Museum is a 5-minute walk from any of these metro stops on Patission Street, and the best ticket to get is the ATH.ENA Card for public transport within Athens.
- If you live close to the centre of Athens in areas such as Kolonaki, Koukaki, Syntagma Square, Monastiraki, Plaka, and Thission, you can walk to the National Archaeological Museum as it’s about a 15-20 minute walk from all those areas (I do not recommend staying in Omonia or Victoria areas)
- The ticket for the museum costs 12 euros per adult person (From April 1st until October 31st) and 6 euros (From November 1st until March 31st). Read More about the ticket options here.
- The best website to book a guided tour for the Museum is Get Your Guide, with hundreds of available tours that you can book online instantly.
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The National Archaeological Museum in Athens
Being one of Europe’s most important museums, this feels surprisingly not busy at all, even in August. The building is quite big and I can guarantee that you will never find any big queues waiting to enter, even in July or August (the peak of the high season).
The Permanent Exhibitions
Conclusion
So…do I recommend this Museum to anyone visiting Athens? 1000000%! This is possibly the most crucial museum in Athens, Greece, and perhaps Europe. It is a complete testament to Western Civilisation as we know it today.
So, it will be a real miss if you don’t manage to visit it and spend at least a couple of hours there to indulge in Greece’s rich history and past. This is a real treat for history buffs and every human being.
