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Exterior of the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art in Athens

Benaki Museum of Islamic Art

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The Islamic art collections of the Benaki Museum are housed in a complex of neoclassical buildings in the Kerameikos district, close to the ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Kerameikos cemetery. The buildings at the corner of Agion Asomaton and Dipylou streets were donated to the museum by Lambros Eftaxias. The museum has been closed to the public since 14 October 2024, and the museum's site gives no reopening date.

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22 Agion Asomaton & 12 Dipylou St., 105 53 Athens, Greece

Nearest station: Monastiraki and Thissio

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Closed to the public since 14 October 2024. No reopening date has been announced.

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How much does Benaki Museum of Islamic Art cost?
Ticket prices for Benaki Museum of Islamic Art change by season and by exhibition. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of Benaki Museum of Islamic Art?
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is open Closed to the public since 14 October 2024. No reopening date has been announced.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Benaki Museum of Islamic Art?
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is located at 22 Agion Asomaton & 12 Dipylou St., 105 53 Athens, Greece, in the Kerameikos area of Athens. The nearest stations are Monastiraki and Thissio.
What can I see at Benaki Museum of Islamic Art?
Islamic art from Spain to India in neoclassical buildings in Kerameikos; closed to the public since October 2024.
Do I need to book Benaki Museum of Islamic Art in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Benaki Museum of Islamic Art?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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