Spathario Museum of Shadow Theatre
Free: All time Opened in 1995, Spathario is the first museum of shadow theatre in the world. The main intention of the Museum is not to show a “lifeless exhibition of shadows” or to screen Karagiozis figures from view and...
National Garden
Free: All time This beautiful park that is now the National Garden was once the garden of the Royal Palace created in 1839. It is now open to public and serves as a green retreat in the city. Located right...
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
Free: Every Sunday The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a unique museum devoted to the art of jewelry and the decorative arts. The museum edifice was the original workshop of Ilias Lalaounis – a renowned Greek jewellery designer. The museum...
Technopolis (Gazi)
Free: All time Technopolis (Gazi) in an industrial museum and a major cultural venue in Athens. It covers an area of arond 30 acres. The premise used to be an old Gas factory in the neighbourhood of Gazi. Visitors will...
Municipal Gallery of Athens
Free: All time The Municipal Gallery of Athens houses a rich collection of nearly 3,000 works from leading 19th and 20th century Greek artists. The building itself adds to the gallery’s draw, as it was designed in the early 19th...
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
Free: All time Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments or known locally as “MELMOKE” comprises a collection of about 1200 Greek popular musical instruments dating from the 18th century to the present day. The permanent exhibition is spread over three...
Postal and Philatelic Museum
Free: All time Stamp enthusiasts should pay a visit to the Postal and Philatelic Museum in Athens. It boasts a collection that goes back to 1861 covering the history of Greek stamps and post office. Among the exhibits is a...
Athens Free Walking Tour
Free: All time Explore the city that has over 3,000 years of history and discover all the facts, myths and secrets that you won’t find in your guidebook with Athens Free Walking Tour. The English-speaking local experts will share their...
Benaki Museum
Free: Every Thursday and International Museum Day (May 18th) The main Benaki Museum is housed in the Benakis family mansion and has a collection of Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times as well as an...
Lycabettus Hill
Free: All time As an alternative to having a great panorama view of Athens from Areopagus (Mars Hill), hike up to Lycabettus Hill. Skip the funicular and take a 20-minute hike instead to the top of the hill. You will...
