Numismatic Museum

Top 1% of attractions in Athens
8/10

7 expert reviews

“In this exquisite neoclassic mansion, seemingly haunted by the spirit of the great historian, you can see more than 600,000 coins.”

– Fodor's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This magnificent neoclassical mansion is worth a visit, even if you have little interest in coins." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"It has 600,000 coins and medals, 2,000 of them gold and 4,000 of them silver." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This museum gives the phrase “old money” a whole new meaning. Come to see currency from throughout Greek history, housed in a majestic, ornately decorated building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The collection of coins here, dating from ancient times through to the Middle Ages, is excellent, but of more general interest is the dazzling 1881 mansion in which it's housed." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.  " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Ancient Greek coins were works of art unto themselves." Full review


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