FamxplorArchaeological Museum of Athens
What to expect
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It houses a rich collection of artifacts from prehistory to late antiquity, including works from the Neolithic, Cycladic, and Mycenaean civilizations. The museum's collections include sculptures, vases, miniature artifacts, metalworking, and Egyptian and Eastern Antiquities. The museum is housed in an imposing neoclassical building with a large garden decorated with sculptures. With over 11,000 exhibits, the museum offers a panorama of ancient Greek culture, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
Plan your family visit to the Archaeological Museum of Athens with these blog insights 👇
The CYCLADES with the family (Greece, islands)
Activities: We visited the Archaeological Museum of Athens. Our daughter used the museum brochure to find the artworks photographed on the flyer among all those presented in the museum
Highlights: The air conditioning was appreciated in the middle of the day! The activity with the brochure motivated our daughter ✨
Athens with family: top visits and activities
Activities: We learned about the history of ancient Greek civilization. We saw artifacts from the Mycenaean civilization, including the golden death mask of Agamemnon, and statues from the Hellenistic period
Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the golden ornaments, tiny figurines, and the pottery collection. They also enjoyed the Egyptian civilization section with the sarcophagi ✨