Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture

"Greece’s finest private museum contains the vast collection of Antonis Benakis, accumulated during 35 years of avid collecting in Europe and Asia." Full review

"This art and history museum is taking over Athens." Full review

"Come to the stately Benaki Museum for a truly grandiose museum experience." Full review

"Greece's oldest private museum received a spectacular addition in 2004, just before the Athens Olympics, with a hyper-modern new branch that looks like it was airlifted in from New York City." Full review

"Expanded and organised along chronological lines from the prehistoric to the present day, underlining the continuity of Greek culture and traditions." Full review

"Stylish, modern, and user-friendly. Admire Greek folk art and costumes at the original museum; modern design and architecture at the trendy new annex." Full review

"Housed in a neo-classical building with a lovely roof-terrace cafe, this museum traces Greek art right up the 20th century." Full review

"Focuses on Greek art, from prehistory to the modern age. Its campus features several contemporary and historic buildings that house everything from Islamic art to art studios " Full review

"The Benaki is small enough that you do not feel overwhelmed, yet it packs in treasures from the Neolithic era all the way to the 20th century" Full review