Museums in Athens

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Trace the history of Athenian democracy at the foot of the Acropolis

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The National Archaeology Museum is the largest museum in Greece, and one of the most important archaeological museums in the world. With the initial purpose of collecting findings from 19th-century excavations in Attica and elsewhere, it gradually became the central National Archaeology Museum, and was enriched with finds from many different regions. Its world-renowned collections, boasting more than 11,000 items, offer you a panorama of ancient Greek culture, from the beginning of prehistory to late antiquity.

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The Museum of Illusions in Athens challenges basic perception and allows you see how human brains process endless streams of information every day. Make your way through a vortex tunnel, and enjoy mind-melting installations and games.

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The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, in Athens, is home to approximately 300 operating models of ancient Greek inventions. The reconstructions cover the period from 2000 BC until the end of the Ancient Greek world.

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Τhe Museum of Cycladic Art is located in Athens, Greece. It's dedicated to the study and promotion of ancient Aegean and Cypriot cultures. The museum was founded back in 1986, originally to house the collection of Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. Now it boasts one of the most comprehensive private collections of Cycladic art in the world. See exquisite marble figurines, vases, weapons, tools and pottery which transport you back to the Bronze Age!

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Observe detailed models and attend interactive exhibits

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Herakleidon Museum, located within a walking distance from the Acropolis of Athens and the Ancient Agora, is a museum dedicated in Ancient Greek Science, Art and Technology. The Museum is ideal for families visiting Athens.