National Archaeological Museum
11 expert reviews
“Perhaps the second most important venue for diligent tourists (after the Acropolis).”
– Travel + Leisure
Concierge
"The National Archaeological Museum is newly (post-Olympics) renovated and a must-see."
i
Don't miss the curiously haunting 14th-century B.C. golden Mask of Agamemnon.
Fodor's
"Artistic highlights from every period of its ancient civilization, from Neolithic to Roman times, make this a treasure trove beyond compare." Full review
i
The museum's most celebrated display... the stunning gold treasures
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the world’s most important museums, the National Archaeological Museum houses the world's finest collection of Greek antiquities." Full review
i
Allow plenty of time to view the vast and spectacular collections
Afar Magazine
"If you're traveling to Athens because you're interested in the ancient sites, this is a must see place." Full review
Let's Go
"With its enormous collection of Greek (and some Egyptian!) art, there’s no shortage of muscular frames and nude bods here. Oh, and some great art as well. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lavrio's small archaeological museum holds finds from the area, some dating to 5000 BC." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Admire the famous golden mask of Agamemnon... the Poseidon from the Artemision region, the Eleusis relief and the huge statue of Poseidon of Milo!" Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"The National Archaeological Museum contains some of the most revered artifacts of Greece, dating back to 6000 B.C., and is considered one of the world's best museums for ancient Greek art." Full review
The Telegraph
"The richness of the exhibits is truly outstanding. You could spend days ogling the toned statues, delicate jewellery, and intriguing household items from antiquity in this neoclassical landmark." Full review
Frommer's
"Most people head straight into the Mycenaean gallery, with its stunning gold masks, cups, dishes, and jewelry unearthed from the site of Mycenae by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876." Full review
i
Don't miss the Hellenistic marble group in which chubby little Eros and leering Pan are regarded with some amusement by Aphrodite, who swats at Pan with one of her sandals.