Museum · Municipality of Athens · Updated on 1 November 2026.

National Archaeological Museum in Municipality of Athens

National Archaeological Museum is a museum in Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 390 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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National Archaeological Museum in Municipality of Athens

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The story

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Audio tour · National Archaeological Museum

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You're standing at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, on Patission Street, right next to the old building of the National Technical University. Take a look at the façade. The museum was built in neoclassical style, a fitting frame for the ancient Greek art inside. The first design was by Ludwig Lange, later reworked by others including Ernst Ziller. In front of the entrance lies a large garden dotted with sculptures.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Nov 01-Mar 31 08:30-15:30; Nov 01-Mar 31,Apr 01-May 13,May 14-Oct 31 Tu 13:00-20:00; Apr 01-May 13 09:00-16:00; May 14-Oct 31 08:00-20:00; Jan 01 off; Mar 25 off; May 01 off; Dec 25-26 off "Orthodox Easter off"
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Accessible
Visitors: 594,219 a year (2018)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near National Archaeological Museum

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Well-known points of interest nearby

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Acropolis Museum · 2.3 km

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Panathenaic Stadium · 2.4 km

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Hadrian's Library · 1.6 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Temple of Hephaestus · 1.8 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Athena Nike Temple · 2.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

When is National Archaeological Museum open?

Nov 01-Mar 31 08:30-15:30; Nov 01-Mar 31,Apr 01-May 13,May 14-Oct 31 Tu 13:00-20:00; Apr 01-May 13 09:00-16:00; May 14-Oct 31 08:00-20:00; Jan 01 off; Mar 25 off; May 01 off; Dec 25-26 off "Orthodox Easter off" (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is National Archaeological Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 360 m and a water point at 390 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at National Archaeological Museum, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.