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Museum of Cycladic Art
1,189 reviews
#3 of 113 Museums in Athens
"The museum of Cycladic art has many items: vases, figures,
pottery
from the Cycladic islands and a group of small islands in the Aegean Sea The items shows the culture from the fourth millennium BC to the sixth ce..."
"This
museum
is locatedon Douka Neofitou, near Syntagma Square; here we find the largest Collection of Cycladic Art in the world, most all in marble; in Geometric forms, from Mycenaen, and Classical eras to modern..."
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National Archaeological Museum
7,808 reviews
#4 of 113 Museums in Athens
"We spend an amazing couple of hours at the Archaelogical museum admiring the delicate Mycenae gold jewelry, swords and death masks, the Kythyra shipwreck finds, splendid
statues
, plus a modest agyptian exbibition..."
"The National Archeological
Museum
houses a breathtaking and comprehensive collection of historical artifacts from Neolithic to Roman times and is one of the highlights of a visit to Greece."
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Benaki Museum
1,501 reviews
#7 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Fantastic museum with interesting exhibitions - especially the section om Greek culture (the traditional bridal gowns from differents parts and Islands of Greece) and on religious icons and
art
was striking to me."
"... the history of Greece from the Bronze Age to the 20th century, including Byzantine and Roman artefacts, El Greco paintings, Greek
costumes
and furniture as well as memorabilia from the Greek War of Independence."
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Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
60 reviews
#8 of 113 Museums in Athens
"... Braque, Juan Miro, Vasili Kandinsky, Paul Clay, Jackson Pollock, Francis Bacon, Alberto Giacometti, Mark Sagall, Cesar, Ben Nicholson, Giorgio de Quirico and others find
visitors
on the 1st and 2nd floors."
"We visited this relatively new
museum
for the fist time and we spent 3 hours to visit only the first two floors mainly with paintings of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne etc."
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Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
107 reviews
#22 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Apart from educational nature of the
museum
you can just enjoy all the wonderful exhibits full of colors and arabesques."
"Covering
centuries
across numerous countries it’s a superlative selection of eclectic treasures."
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Pandora Art Gallery
90 reviews
#24 of 113 Museums in Athens
"As soon as walked in overwhelmed by the paintings
on display
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Frissiras Museum
36 reviews
#34 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Exquisite pieces of
contemporary art
! Best of modern Greek painters and sculptors can be found there"
"Comprising great collections of Greek and European works it was an engaging exposition of a selection of the thousands of art pieces held by the
museum
."
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Municipal Art Gallery
37 reviews
#41 of 113 Museums in Athens
"And...there is a fabulous local restaurant directly opposite the
museum
on the other side of the street - a great stop for lunch after your visit."
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Greek Folk Art Museum (Museo Ellinikis Laikis Technis)
42 reviews
#42 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Pinakothiki Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
11 reviews
#47 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Paintings, drawings, sculptures, personal objects and manuscripts of the most important
greek artists
of the 20th century, including the nobel prize diplomas to Seferis and Elytis, can be found in this gallery tha..."
"An extraordinary collection of works by
Greek artists
of the Generation of the '30s."
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MOMus - Museum Alex Mylona
5 reviews
#54 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Centre of Folk Art and Tradition
6 reviews
#66 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Roma Gallery
3 reviews
#70 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Roma Gallery is located at Kolonaki neighborhood and is a
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Great art
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National Museum of Contemporary Art
72 reviews
#71 of 113 Museums in Athens
"Though a bit off the beaten path, the
museum
is a short walking distance from the main tourist attractions and very close to Hadrian's Arch."
"This
museum
finally has a place to showcase the best of contemporary art of Greece and the world."
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Museum of Engravings and Graphic Arts
1 review
#85 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Dimitris Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art
1 review
#87 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Pierides Museum of Ancient Cypriot Art
2 reviews
#90 of 113 Museums in Athens
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National Gallery - Museum Alexandros Soutzos
31 reviews
#92 of 113 Museums in Athens
"We were disappointed to be told about the absence of paintings, but were delighted with the fine
collection
of modern Greek sculpture."
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The Greek Film Archive Foundation
#100 of 113 Museums in Athens
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Hellenic Folklore Research Centre
#111 of 113 Museums in Athens
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What are the best places for art museums in Athens?
These places are best for art museums in Athens:
National Archaeological Museum
Benaki Museum
Museum of Cycladic Art
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
National Museum of Contemporary Art
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Which places provide the best art museums in Athens for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking art museums in Athens:
Museum of Cycladic Art
National Archaeological Museum
Benaki Museum
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Which places provide the best art museums in Athens for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly art museums in Athens:
Museum of Cycladic Art
National Archaeological Museum
Benaki Museum
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for art museums in Athens?
These are the best hidden gems for art museums in Athens:
Museum of Cycladic Art
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
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