National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum, established in the eighteenth century, is one of Greece's major archaeological institutions. Because of its outstanding collection of Ancient Greek art, this Greek museum is regarded as one of the best in the world. This was once known as the Central Museum and was built between 1866 and 1889. It was built to showcase the countless finds unearthed in Athens and its surrounding areas from the beginning of the prehistoric period to the Late Antiquity Age. It has housed artefacts from all throughout the country over the years. During World War II, the structure was locked, and the pieces were put in wooden crates and buried to prevent German forces from plundering them.

The museum provides tourists with a comprehensive understanding of the Ancient Greek civilisation by displaying artefacts such as stone pots, jewelry, pottery, ivory, marble, and glass. Mummies and golf funeral masks may also be found. The museum also has some of the most exquisite Greek antique jewels, making it one of the most popular.

Location: Eikostis Ogdois Oktovriou 44, Athens, Attica 10682

Website: namuseum.gr/en