Natural History Museums in Greece
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Western Macedonia (8)
Attica (7)
South Aegean (7)
Central Macedonia (4)
Thessaly (3)
Western Greece (3)
Crete (2)
Epirus (2)
Ionian Islands (2)
North Aegean (2)
Peloponnese (2)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (1)
Natural History Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 43 natural history museums in Greece, spread across 12 regions and 39 towns and cities. Most of them are in Western Macedonia (8), Attica (7), and South Aegean (7).
At the city level, Apeiranthos (2), Athens (2), and Rio (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
5 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 €4 and €7.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 natural history museums in Greece
The best-known natural history museums in Greece
Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified ForestNature · Sigri
Natural History Museum of CreteNature · Heraklion
Petralona Cave MuseumNature · Petralona
National Museum of Natural History GoulandrisNature · Kifisia- Μουσείο Γεωλογικής Ιστορίας ΟλύμπουNature · Leptokarya
Βοτανικό Μουσείο Ορειβατικού Συλλόγου ΣιάτισταςNature · Siatista
Μουσείο Παλαιοντολογίας και Παλαιοβοτανικής ΝόστιμουNature · Nostimo
Natural History Museum of AxioupolisNature · Axioupoli- Παλαιοντολογικό Μουσείο ΠερδίκκαNature · Perdikkas
- Paleontological Museum of SiatistaNature · Siatista
Natural history museums in Greece with free admission
Natural history museums in Greece with programs for families
- Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified ForestNature · Sigri
- Natural History Museum of CreteNature · Heraklion
- National Museum of Natural History GoulandrisNature · Kifisia
- Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας ΠαρανεστίουNature · Paranesti
Eugenides PlanetariumTechnology · Palaio Faliro- Zoological Museum – University of PatrasNature · Rio
Salt Museum in MessolonghiTechnology · Mesolongi- Μουσείο Επιστημών και Τεχνολογίας Πανεπιστημίου ΠατρώνTechnology · Rio
- Bee Museum RhodesNature · Pastida
- Environment Museum of StymphaliaNature · Stymfalia
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Greece
- Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified ForestNature · Sigri
- Natural History Museum of CreteNature · Heraklion
- Petralona Cave MuseumNature · Petralona
- Eugenides PlanetariumTechnology · Palaio Faliro
- Salt Museum in MessolonghiTechnology · Mesolongi
- Museum of Paleontology and GeologyNature · Zografou
- Environment Museum of StymphaliaNature · Stymfalia
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 43 natural history museums in Greece across 39 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Natural History Museum of Crete, Petralona Cave Museum, National Museum of Natural History Goulandris, and Μουσείο Γεωλογικής Ιστορίας Ολύμπου.
Which natural history museums in Greece offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Geological Museum of Apeiranthos, Μουσείο Μανιταριών Λάβδας, Museum of Paleontology and Geology, and Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Μηλιάς Γρεβενών.
Which natural history museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 18 are open, such as Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Natural History Museum of Crete, and Petralona Cave Museum.
Which natural history museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Natural History Museum of Crete, and Petralona Cave Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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