Tour Details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- Mask of Agamemnon
- Poseidon of Cape Artemision
- Collection of Kouros and Kore
- Jockey of Artemision
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Tour Description
In this 3-hour tour of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, we'll join an archaeologist for an in-depth discussion of one of the greatest collections of Greek artifacts in the world. Together, we'll not only marvel at the museum's collection of prehistoric and ancient Greek art, but develop a greater appreciation for Greece as a foundation of Western civilization.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
We’ll begin our conversation just outside the Archaeological Museum, and together we’ll plunge into one of the most exciting museums in Europe. Using the vast collection of visual stimuli available, together we’ll make Greek mythological stories come to life.
The National Archaeological Museum is home to numerous collections, including the prehistoric collection, with its fascinating objects from the Neolithic, Cycladic and Mycenaean eras. Depending on the interests of the group, we will delve into the museum’s breathtaking sculptures, vases, and metallurgy collections. There is also the opportunity to visit the Egyptian Art section, another world-class collection, featuring tools, jewels, mummies, and spectacular bronzes.
The Ancient and The Modern
By the end of our time together we’ll have contextualized the collections and have a deeper understanding of what to do in Athens' famous museum, as well as how the iconic statues, vases and other objects fit into the fascinating narrative of culture, art history and Greek myths, and the point at which these disciplines intersect. We’ll also make connections with present-day Athens, and discuss the relevance of ancient history on the lives of the contemporary city and its population.
Please note:
Starting February 2024, the galleries of the Vases, Metalwork and Minor Arts Collections will not be accessible to visitors due to renovation works.
Starting February 2024, the galleries of the Vases, Metalwork and Minor Arts Collections will not be accessible to visitors due to renovation works.
FAQ
Is this tour suitable for visitors with mobility issues?
Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible and it has wheelchairs available to loan.
Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible and it has wheelchairs available to loan.
Experts
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42 Reviews
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My tour of the National Archaeological Museum with Anthi has been a highlight of the trip. She presented a very thoughtful and enlightening selection of the Museum’s extraordinary collection, with a theme of the development of sculpture. Her witty, insightful and engaging commentary made me feel like I was talking with an especially clever and expert friend. I particularly enjoyed her interpretations, often from the way a woman would perceive the details (e.g., the burial finery of a mother and her baby, the social relevance of the Linear B records, the pathos of tombstones, the whorls on the Agamemnon breastplate, etc.). I feel lucky to have had the experience of Anthi’s tour.
Julie
Sep. 21, 2024
Rose (Filia) was so knowledgeable. I really learned a lot about the artifacts in the National Archeological Museum. The Museum is a must.
Ursula
Sep. 9, 2024
Effie gave us a great your. The museum if filled with beautiful artifacts. Effie educated us about the different eras of the ancient Greeks and gave us great insight into the lives of the people. She also was able to get us in to a part of the museum that was closed. She made an excellent recommendation to go to the Benaki Museum as well which we did.
Tam
Jul. 28, 2024