in Greece and the Greek Islands.
The most important museums are located in Athens
 The National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
It is the most important of all archaeological museums in Greece and exhibits one of the finest archaeological collections in the world.
The museum actually narrates the Greek history from the prehistoric till the modern times. There you will find various interesting items, from neolithic tools, classicsl statues and roman inscriptions to folklore costumes. It also organises temporary exhibitions.
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about to open in summer 2009.
| Cycladic Art Museum |
This is a private collection of Cycladic art and it is considered as the most important one. It is composed by more than 350 objects of the central Aegean Area dated between 3200 and 2000 B.C. The Cycladic art is known for figurines which inspired many contemporary artists.
 Cycladic Art Museum |
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General Information about museums in Greece:
- Opening Days: All museums of Greece are closed on Monday
and Sunday.
- Public Holidays: Museums are closed in 25th December,
26th December, New Year's Day, Good Friday (closed until
12:00 a.m.), Easter Day, May 1st and Independence Day
(March 25th).
If you want to check out the most famous museums in Greece, visit:
>> Olympia Museums
>> Delphi Museums
>> Mycenae Museums
>> Epidaurus Museums
>> Santorini Museums
>> Mykonos Museums
>> Corfu Museums
For museums in more destinations, follow the link. |
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