History Museums in Greece
Museums telling the story of German and European history – from cultural history to the recent past.
Attica (59)
Central Macedonia (52)
Crete (38)
South Aegean (29)
Peloponnese (27)
Western Macedonia (23)
Ionian Islands (22)
North Aegean (20)
Western Greece (15)
Central Greece (14)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (10)
Thessaly (8)
Epirus (7)
History Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 324 history museums in Greece, spread across 13 regions and 210 towns and cities. Most of them are in Attica (59), Central Macedonia (52), and Crete (38).
At the city level, Athens (24), Thessaloniki (18), and Corfu (9) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.
45 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
46 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 35 offer dedicated programs for families, and 35 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 history museums in Greece
The best-known history museums in Greece
- Archaeological Site of KnossosArchaeology · Knossos
- PellaArchaeology · Pella
Panathenaic StadiumHistory · Athens- Dafni MonasteryHistory · Chaidari
National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens- SpinalongaHistory · Plaka
- Nea Moni of ChiosHistory · Karyes
- Archaeological Site of PhaistosArchaeology · Phaistos
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
History museums in Greece with free admission
- Dafni MonasteryHistory · Chaidari
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
- Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse)History · Thessaloniki
Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
Balkan Wars MuseumHistory · Gefyra
Archaeological Museum of SerresArchaeology · Serres
Fort RoupelHistory · Roupel
Loverdos MuseumArt · Athens
Hellenic Air Force MuseumTechnology · Tatoi
The History and Folk Museum of GiannitsaRegional · Giannitsa
History museums in Greece with programs for families
- National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
White Tower of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
National Historical MuseumHistory · Athens
National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos MuseumArt · Athens
Athens War MuseumHistory · Athens
Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Museum of Byzantine CultureHistory · Thessaloniki
War Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Historical Museum of CreteHistory · Heraklion
Archaeological Museum of VeroiaArchaeology · Veroia
Wheelchair-accessible history museums in Greece
- National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
Palace of the Grand MasterCastles & Palaces · Rhodes- National Historical MuseumHistory · Athens
- National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos MuseumArt · Athens
- Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon ReposArchaeology · Corfu- Museum of Byzantine CultureHistory · Thessaloniki
Archaeological Museum of ThebesArchaeology · Thebes
Archaeological Museum of PellaArchaeology · Pella
History museums in Greece with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many history museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 324 history museums in Greece across 210 towns and cities.
What are the best-known history museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Archaeological Site of Knossos, Pella, Panathenaic Stadium, Dafni Monastery, and National Archaeological Museum.
Which history museums in Greece offer free admission?
45 museums are free to visit – for example Dafni Monastery, Stageira, Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse), and Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank.
Which history museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 184 are open, such as Archaeological Site of Knossos, Pella, and Panathenaic Stadium.
Which history museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
46 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including National Archaeological Museum, Heraion of Samos, and Palace of the Grand Master. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit history museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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