National Archaeological Museum
Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο
Greece's largest archaeological museum, home to the Mask of Agamemnon, a bronze statue of the sea god and the Antikythera Mechanism.
The museum opened in 1889 and holds Greek artefacts from prehistoric times to the late Classical period. Must-sees include the Mask of Agamemnon in the Mycenaean hall; the bronze statue of Zeus (or Poseidon) recovered from the sea off Cape Artemision; the Youth on Horseback statue; the Cycladic marble figures; and the Antikythera Mechanism, often called the world's earliest 'computer'. Admission in peak season is about 12 euros. Take the metro to Viktoria or Omonia station, then walk 10 minutes. Allow 2 to 3 hours.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct 8:00 am–8:00 pm (Tuesdays from 1:00 pm); shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Syntagma Square & Changing of the Guard
- Hadrian's Library
- Monastiraki
- Benaki Museum
- Mount Lycabettus
- Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds
- National Garden & Zappeion
- Museum of Cycladic Art