Overview
Opened in 1889, this is Greece's largest and one of the world's finest archaeological museums, housing roughly 20,000 artifacts from the Neolithic through Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman eras. Highlights include the 'Mask of Agamemnon' and other Mycenaean gold treasures unearthed by Heinrich Schliemann, the Antikythera Mechanism, and the bronze statue of Zeus (or Poseidon) of Artemision. Admission about EUR 12. About a 5-minute walk from Metro Viktoria (Line 1).
Travel Tips
The collection is vast, so budget at least 2-3 hours. Don't miss the Mycenaean gallery and the Antikythera Mechanism.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Athens, Greece from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near National Archaeological Museum
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Kapnikarea Church
An 11th-century Byzantine church standing in the middle of Ermou shopping street.
📍 1.4km away
Benaki Museum
A museum built on a private collection spanning 5,000 years of Greek art and craft.
📍 1.9km away
Acropolis
The symbol of ancient Greek civilization, crowned by the 2,500-year-old Parthenon.
📍 2.1km away
Acropolis Museum
A modern museum housing over 4,000 artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
📍 2.3km away
Panathenaic Stadium
The all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
📍 2.5km away
Things to Do in Athens
Acropolis Guided Tour
An in-depth historical tour of the Acropolis and Agora with a licensed guide. About EUR 35-60 (admission extra)
Saronic Islands Day Cruise
Day cruise from Athens to three Saronic islands - Aegina, Poros, and Hydra - with lunch and live Greek music. About EUR 100-140
Athens Food Walking Tour
Walking tour through Plaka and Monastiraki markets and traditional eateries, sampling 10 Greek dishes. About EUR 70-95