Museum Of Prehistoric Thera, Santorini
Santorini is more than just luxury hotels and beautiful white sandy beaches with turquoise waters. Located in Fira, this museum houses many Santorini finds, many of which date back to the late Neolithic and Cycladic periods.
National Archaeological Museum, Athens
The material presented here spans the history of ancient Greece and Rome. This is a museum that houses some of the finest works of art from Greek mythology, as well as some popular characters from the ancient Greek world.
The Archaeological Museum Of Thessaloniki
The materials in Thessaloniki’s Archaeological Museum span the Archaic, Roman, Classical, and Hellenistic periods of Greek history. The museum’s exhibits include Greek and Roman sculptures, many of which have been excavated in the Thessaloniki and Macedonian regions.
The Archaeological Museum Of Olympia
The history of the Olympic Games is now on display at the Olympia Archaeological Museum. The museum not only displays the most detailed history of the ancient Olympic Games but also includes finds from the sanctuary of Zeus and many other interesting exhibits dating back thousands of years from prehistoric times to Roman times.
The Archaeological Museum Of Delphi
Delphi was a very important religious site housing the Oracle of Delphi, the most powerful oracle in ancient Greece. Visitors are presented with artistic and historical materials that reveal in detail the rituals and religious activities that took place here thousands of years ago.
The Acropolis Museum, Athens
The Acropolis represents one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. This hill gave birth to philosophy, democracy, theater, and freedom of speech and expression. Visitors to this museum are presented with materials covering Athens’ long history and artifacts dating back thousands of years.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete
The Minoan civilization was one of the civilizations that arose on the Greek island of Crete during the Bronze Age. In addition to its impressive works of art, the museum houses important relics of the Minoan civilization and other prehistoric material from Crete, dating more than 5,500 years to the Neolithic and Roman times.
Museum Of Cycladic Art, Athens
The museum houses more than 3,000 artifacts with a focus on Cyprus and the Cyclades. With works of art dating back 5,000 years, this museum is one of the most important museums in Greece and is well worth a visit.
National Historical Museum, Athens
While ancient history is of great interest to many, the story of Greek independence is also important and worthy of being told to future generations. This is one of the reasons why the National Museum of History was founded, presenting its visitors with material that reveals more about the Greek Revolution and the formation of the modern Greek state today.
Museum Of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki
The Byzantine Empire was one of many foreign civilizations to occupy Greek territory for over 1000 years. During this period, Byzantine culture and architecture permeated Greek society. The museum has thousands of exhibits that tell the history of the early Christian churches and many other events in Greece during the Byzantine Empire.
