Ancient Greek bronze statues in the National Archaeological Museum Athens

National Archaeological Museum

Athens, Greece

HistoryArts CultureFamily Friendly

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Duration3 hrs

EffortEasy

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PriceUSD 22

StyleSelf-Guided

About This Activity

The National Archaeological Museum holds the world's finest collection of ancient Greek antiquities — over 11,000 objects spanning 7,000 years of history. Highlights include Agamemnon's Gold Mask from Mycenae, the 140 BCE Antikythera Mechanism (the world's first analog computer), the remarkable Bronze Statue of Zeus or Poseidon, and spectacular Minoan frescoes from Akrotiri. Admission is €20 from January 2026.

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