in Greece and the Greek Islands.
The most important museums are located in Athens and in the famous archaeological sites of Greece, however there are many smaller museums but very interesting.
 The National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
This is the most important of all archaeological museums in Greece and exhibits some of the finest archaeological collections in the country.
The museum actually narrates the Greek history from the prehistoric till the modern times.
There, you will find various interesting items, from Neolithic tools, classical statues and Roman inscriptions to folklore costumes. It also organises temporary exhibitions. The museum is located very close to Omonoia Square in Athens, in an impressive Neoclassical building.
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floor, there is the representation of the Parthenon Frieze, the most important exhibit of the museum.
From the yard, you can enjoy the view of the Acropolis and the picturesque quarter of Makriyanni.
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| The Archaeological Museum of Delphi |
The museum of Delphi is located right next to the archaeological site. It includes exhibits from all centuries of the ancient times. The most important exhibits are the Sphynx and the Charioteer, a masterpiece of detail.
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| The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae |
The archaeological museum of Mycenae exhibits some of the oldest findings in Greece. Although the museum is a bit small, its exhibits are very interesting. The most impressive exhibits are the golden mask of Agamemnon (copy) and the jewerly of Clytemnestra. The museum is located within a walking distance from the ancient site.
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Ancient Olympia and it is one of the finest organized museums in Greece. It exhibits findings from Ancient Olympia and the surrounding area: from prehistoric tools and small vases to pieces of ancient temples and Roman statues. The most famous exhibit in this museum is Hermes by Praxiteles.
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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 more museums in Greece, visit:
 Epidaurus Museums
Santorini Museums
Mykonos Museums
Corfu Museums
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