Top Things to do in Attica
The 10 Best Museums in Attica, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Attica, Greece including Citronne Gallery, Benaki Toy Museum, The Blender Gallery, S/S Hellas Liberty Museum, National Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof, Goulandris Museum of Natural History, Vorres Museum, Acropolis Museum.
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1. Citronne Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. Benaki Toy Museum
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
3. The Blender Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Based in the southern part of Athens, Glyfada, a gallery that “blends” all sorts of artistic expressions, events and creative activities. A bright and contemporary space, the Blender often hosts corporate events, educational seminars and presentations, private parties. Also, aside from art exhibitions, The Blender Gallery organises live music events once a month!
4. S/S Hellas Liberty Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Zeke49 - Sweden, null
S/S Hellas Liberty, one of the three remaining Liberty ships. Over 2700 identical ships were built in the USA during WW II. They were built faster than the German/Japanese/Italian U-boats could sink them and played a vital role in the outcome of the war. After the war, these ships (built to last 5 years) traded for some 25 years. The re-building of the Greek merchant fleet was, by large, based on Liberty ships.
5. National Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 7,806 reviews
Reviewed By tashak574
An extensive and fascinating museum with many unimaginable finds. It can be an overwhelming experience even with several wings closed. The collection shed a great deal of insight on the various movements in design during Greek history and shared really fascinating and well kept artifacts from points we learn about in history class. We’re talking arrow heads from the battle of Marathon. It’s a good time.
6. Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It was absorbing moving around the splendid array of artefacts from antiquity. Funerary stelae and sculptures abound and reflect the reverence accorded to this seminal life event. Many stone reliefs are to be seen. A Greek pursuing a wounded Amazon who's bearing a shield is cogent, as are those of a Priest and Priestess in ritual attitude and the narrative of a Dispute between Apollo and Herakles. Herakles with a quadriga of chariot pulled by four horses is wonderful. That portraying three nymphs in motion is another highlight. The Piraeus Apollo in bronze is a prized sculpture and is the earliest known life-size depiction dating from around 525 BCE. It is accompanied with slightly later fine bronzes of Athena and Artemis.
7. Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
In the beautiful bay of Faliro in the south suburbs of Athens you can visit the Floating Naval Museum >, a ship of 141m, the flagship of the Royal Hellenic Navy fleet in the victorious naval battles of Elli in 1912 and Limnos in the beginning of 1913, during the Balkan War. Ιn 2011 the ship celebrate her 100 years birthday and thousands of people visit the Floating Naval Museum > discovering the historical importance of the ship for the liberation of northeaster islands of Aegean Sea. Also admired the restoration of the interior of the ship, the apartments of the admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis, the quarter of the officers, the kitchens, the uniform exhibition, the armament, the bridge battle, the chapel of St. Nickolas and could made a tour to the main deck and the 2 others sub decks that are open for the visitors. As the Floating Naval Museum > can provide a tour with a guide, every day most of the schools from Athens and all around Greece can program a visit to a living myth that stands imperious to remind in every visitor the values of freedom, of honor and Hellenic patriotism. Exhibitions and activities can occur during the next 6 months so visit our website regularly for further information.
Reviewed By permia
A fascinatingly lengthy back-story pertains to this venerable naval ship. After strolling around the lovely quays we boarded for a absorbing picture of Greek armoured-ship life for the first half of the 20th century. Cabins as they were are to be seen, including those of the captain and officers. Keeping the crew with good sustenance was essential and the ample kitchens saw to this. It was interesting to discover that it was constructed in Italy in the first years of the 20th century for the Italian authorities but was acquired by Greece with financial support from philanthropist George Averoff. After seeing laudable service in the Balkan Wars as well as during WW II, in 1952 it was eventually decommissioned.
8. Goulandris Museum of Natural History
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
All ages can spend a fun afternoon learning about dinosaurs and fossils in this interactive museum.
Reviewed By El1Chr - Larnaca, Cyprus
This is a wonderful building in Kifissia which you should definitely visit. The museum has amazing exhibits. The lady at the reception is very kind and informative. Dining in the museum's restaurant, you will enjoy a great meal. Also the staff that will serve you are very kind.
9. Vorres Museum
10. Acropolis Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36,780 reviews
Modern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more
Reviewed By Bugster111 - Chattanooga, United States
a stunningly beautiful museum with the unique properties of being able to see the ancient excavations underneath through the glass floor while also being able to have an exquisite view of the acropolis through the glass walls. Turning your attention inwards will allow you to see stunning pieces of art/history.
