Museums & galleries in Athens

The largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world, dedicated to ancient Greek art. It is housed in a neoclassical 19th-century building and holds an extensive collection of over 20,000 artifacts from all over the country, including Mycenaean gold, ancient statues, and unique frescoes.

A unique space inspired by Greek mythology, offering a carefully curated collection of artworks. The gallery combines Greece's rich cultural heritage with a contemporary spirit, presenting unique pieces that carry their own story and beauty, designed to adorn the home and life of visitors.

The museum houses artifacts discovered during the excavations of the Agora — the center of public life, trade, and democracy. The exhibition displays everyday objects, coins, pottery, and evidence of Athenian democracy, revealing the lives of ordinary citizens.

A modern glass and concrete building at the foot of the hill. It houses over 4,200 artifacts, including the unique Caryatids and Parthenon friezes, with magnificent panoramic views of the Acropolis. Glass floors reveal archaeological excavations beneath the museum.

A private museum in the center of Athens, occupying the three upper floors of the "Athenian Capitol" shopping center. It was founded in 2011 by Theodoros Charagionis and represents one of the largest car collections in Greece.

An interactive science and technology museum, founded in 2004, that combines art, science, and philosophy. The museum focuses on the achievements of the ancient Greeks, showcasing working models of mechanisms (such as Hero's steam engine and the Antikythera mechanism) and explaining them from the perspective of science and mathematics.

The largest military history museum in Greece, located in the city center next to the Byzantine Museum. The exhibition covers the history of the Greek armed forces from antiquity to the present day, featuring extensive collections of weapons, uniforms, artillery pieces, and aircraft, offering visitors an immersive journey into the history of military conflicts.

A modern private museum in the Pangrati district, offering one of the finest collections of 20th-century art in Europe. Housed in an 11-story building, it features masterpieces by Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Miró, and Giacometti, complemented by temporary exhibitions, a library, and a restaurant.

A leading cultural center located in a historic mansion, offering an extensive collection of Greek art from prehistoric times to the present day, including Byzantine, post-Byzantine, and Islamic collections as well as Chinese art objects, along with regular temporary exhibitions.

A leading institution in Greece, housing approximately 30,000 exhibits of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art. The collection includes icons, mosaics, sculptures, ceramics, and textiles (4th–20th centuries), displayed across two main sections: "Byzantium" and "From Byzantium to the Modern Era."