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National Archaeological Museum © Tet_Sy
National Archaeological Museum
This is the largest and most popular of Athens' many museums,
and is usually very crowded. Its vast collection includes treasures
unearthed from Mycenae by Heinrich Schliemann; a staggering array
of sculpture including the earliest known Greek figurines dating
from around 2,000 BC; frescoes from the volcanic island of
Santorini; and so much more that it is recommended visitors make
several visits to absorb it all.
Address: Patission 44 Street
E-mail: protocol@eam.culture.gr
Telephone: (01) 821 7724
Opening time: Monday 1pm to 7.30pm; Tuesday to Friday 8am to 7.30pm; weekends and public holidays 8.30am to 3pm
Admission: €7 (adults); €3 (concessions). From November to March, Sundays are free