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Pylos of Nestor: A Mycenaean Kingdom Revealed

214 objects from Messenia trace a Mycenaean power centre and the Palace of Nestor at Ano Englianos, with excavation diaries and archival photographs.

Now showing26 May – 31 Jan 2027€20

William Kentridge: Imitate the Sleep of Stones

The museum's first solo Kentridge show sets his Orpheus and Eurydice works among kouroi, sphinxes and funerary antiquities.

Now showing30 Oct – 24 Jan 2027€20

Permanent Collections

Collection of Mycenaean Antiquities

Grave stelae, Treasury of Atreus half-columns and gold, silver and clay grave goods from Mycenae and the royal tombs at Dendra.

Permanent collection€20

Collection of Metalwork

Ancient bronze and metal works in Rooms 36-39, including the Antikythera Mechanism, a leading scientific instrument of antiquity.

Permanent collection€20

Collection of Cycladic Antiquities

Finds from all periods of the Cycladic civilization, shown in Room 6.

Permanent collection€20

Visitor Information

How much does National Archaeological Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to National Archaeological Museum is €20. 50% off for EU seniors over 65 (1 Oct-31 May). Free for EU citizens under 25, non-EU under 18, and on set dates including every first and third Sunday from 1 Nov to 31 Mar.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of National Archaeological Museum?

National Archaeological Museum is open Wednesday to Monday 08:30-15:30 (last entry 15:00), Tuesday 13:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30), as in last winter; 2026-27 winter hours from 16 November are not yet published. Until 15 November 2026: Wednesday to Monday 08:00-20:00. Closed 25 and 26 December, 1 January, 25 March, 1 May and Orthodox Easter Sunday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is National Archaeological Museum?

National Archaeological Museum is located at 44 28th October (Patission) Street, Athens 106 82, Greece, in the Exarcheia area of Athens. The nearest stations are Victoria and Omonia.

What can I see at National Archaeological Museum?

Greece's largest archaeological museum, with Mycenaean gold, the Antikythera Mechanism and Cycladic and Classical sculpture. Current highlights include Collection of Mycenaean Antiquities, Collection of Metalwork and William Kentridge: Imitate the Sleep of Stones.

Do I need to book National Archaeological Museum 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 National Archaeological Museum?

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.