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Grand Tour

Seventeen works lent by the UK Government Art Collection, including Thomas Phillips’s portrait of Lord Byron, hung within the permanent display.

Now showing5 Jul 2023 – 28 Dec€12

The Jewish Museum of Greece at the Benaki Museum

Sephardic and Romaniote costumes and objects of worship from the 17th to early 20th century, added to the permanent display.

Now showing20 Jun – 1 Feb 2027€12

Paintings from the Eurobank Art Collection at the Benaki Museum III

Odysseas Fokas’s Autumn Landscape and Georgios Roilos’s The Army Officer, shown in the mansion’s reception area.

Now showing30 Sept – 11 Jan 2027Free

Cahiers d’art 100 years. Through the collections of the Benaki Museum

Benaki objects shown beside their reproductions in the pages of Cahiers d’Art, with an immersive video installation by Natalia Papadopoulou.

Now showing14 Oct – 24 Jan 2027€9

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Visitor Information

How much does Benaki Museum of Greek Culture cost?

Standard adult admission to Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is €12. Reduced ticket EUR 9. Members enter free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Benaki Museum of Greek Culture?

Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00 to midnight; Sunday 10:00-16:00; closed Tuesday and on public holidays including 25 March, Easter, 1 May, 15 August, 28 October and Christmas.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Benaki Museum of Greek Culture?

Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is located at 1 Koumbari St. & Vas. Sofias Ave., 106 74 Athens, Greece, in the Kolonaki area of Athens. The nearest stations are Evangelismos and Syntagma.

What can I see at Benaki Museum of Greek Culture?

Greek material culture from prehistory to the 20th century, in a neoclassical mansion opposite the National Garden. Current highlights include Grand Tour, Cahiers d’art 100 years. Through the collections of the Benaki Museum and The Jewish Museum of Greece at the Benaki Museum.

Do I need to book Benaki Museum of Greek Culture 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 Greek Culture?

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.