Open-Air Museums in Greece
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
South Aegean (4)
Peloponnese (2)
Attica (1)
Central Macedonia (1)
Crete (1)
Epirus (1)
Western Macedonia (1)
Open-Air Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 11 open-air museums in Greece, spread across 7 regions and 11 towns and cities. Most of them are in South Aegean (4), Peloponnese (2), and Attica (1).
At the city level, Aigaleo (1), Ano Meria (1), and Bourino (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit.
2 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 3 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 open-air museums in Greece
The best-known open-air museums in Greece
Municipal Railway Park of KalamataTechnology · Kalamata
Μουσείο Μακεδονικού Αγώνα ΜπούρινουHistory · Bourino
Water Museum of EdessaOpen-air · Edessa
Lychnostatis Open Air MuseumOpen-air · Chersonisos
Open-Air Water Power MuseumOpen-air · Dimitsana- Historical Folklore Open-Air Museum of AigaleoRegional · Aigaleo
- Αγροτικό Μουσείο Μυκόνου – Μύλος του ΜπόνηOpen-air · Mykonos
- Αγροτικό Μουσείο ΠυλώνOpen-air · Pyles
- Ancient House – Hippocrates GardenHistory · Mastichari
- Ecomuseum of FolegandrosRegional · Ano Meria
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 11 open-air museums in Greece across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata, Μουσείο Μακεδονικού Αγώνα Μπούρινου, Water Museum of Edessa, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, and Open-Air Water Power Museum.
Which open-air museums in Greece offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Ecomuseum of Folegandros and Υπαίθριο Μουσείο Σαρακατσάνικη Στάνη.
Which open-air museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Open-Air Water Power Museum, Αγροτικό Μουσείο Μυκόνου – Μύλος του Μπόνη, and Ecomuseum of Folegandros.
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