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One of the Great Archaeological Museums

  • November 1, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by akakd from , Arizona
One of the Great Archaeological Museums

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens (Greek: Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο) is considered one of the great archaeological museums, containing a wide range of Greek antiquity artifacts. Having been to the island of Delos, I was fascinated by the Portrait Head from Delos. The eyes of the bust are piercing. My other favorite was the sculpture of Aphrodite, Pan, & Eros.

From journal Athens - Cradle of Civilization

One of the Great Archaeological Museums

  • November 1, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by akakd from , Arizona
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens (Greek: Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο) is considered one of the great archaeological museums, containing a wide range of Greek antiquity artifacts. Having been to the island of Delos, I was fascinated by the Portrait Head from Delos. The eyes of the bust are piercing. My other favorite was the sculpture of
Aphrodite, Pan, & Eros.

National Archaelogical Museum

National Archaelogical Museum

This museum is a must-see if you're planning to visit Athens, whether it's only for a day or not! The museum is home to some of the most important Greek artifacts. The most famous is the mask of Agamemnon which is a 16th century B.C. gold mask that was excavated in Mycenae.

There are beautiful marble statues of Greek gods and goddeses, bronze works, ornate jewerley, beautiful murals and pottery.

In the museum, there are helpful guides posted on the walls that describe the major eras in Greece and the notable events that helped influence the art and architecture.

The museum is open from 8 AM to 7:30 PM from Tuesday to Sundays. On Mondays, it is only open from 1 to 7:30 PM. On major holidays, it is closed earlier. Getting to the museum is easy by metro - get off at Victoria station and it is a short walk from there. There are many delicious cafes and Greek bakeries around the museum. Admission is €3 for students and seniors, €7 for adults and free for disabled people, EU citizens and under 19's.

There are many beautiful works of art, some of them extremely old. Please be respectful of the rules concerning photography. Photography is allowed for the most part but flash photography is forbidden.

From journal Greek Adventures in Athens

National Archaeological Museum

  • April 14, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by dina4 from los angeles, California
Truly, it does not matter if anyone in your family or group knows anything about ancient art, or ancient Greece for that matter. This museum is a must-see for everyone. The collection is one of the best in the world, and it is presented so beautifully in chronological order. Even a young child or uniformed adult can marvel at the progress of the art dug up throughout the ages. Sometimes, the sheer size of a statue's fist will be the object of amazement; other times, you will be impressed with the beauty of the human form.

Everyone in the family enjoyed the museum. It had just reopened after a few years of remodeling due to an earthquake in 1999 and in anticipation for the 2004 Olympics. Unfortunately, when we were there in early July, the gift shop wasn't open yet.

From journal Weekend in Athens

Disappointment

  • March 27, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by linet from Eindhoven, Netherlands
Disappointment

I would love to write that this is the greatest collection of ancient Greece artifacts, but the things do not always turn out as you like, which is the surprise of traveling. The archeological museum is closed until 1 June 2004 and it has been closed for two years. It is unbelievable that Greeks can just close up such a collection for two years. You are lucky if you planned your visit for after 1 June. And don't miss the statue of Aphrodite -- my favourite goddess -- kicking Pan.

From journal Coctail of chaos and beauty

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