Special-Interest Museums in Greece
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Attica (14)
Central Macedonia (6)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (5)
North Aegean (5)
Ionian Islands (4)
South Aegean (4)
Epirus (3)
Peloponnese (3)
Western Macedonia (3)
Thessaly (2)
Crete (1)
Western Greece (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 51 special-interest museums in Greece, spread across 12 regions and 38 towns and cities. Most of them are in Attica (14), Central Macedonia (6), and North Aegean (5).
At the city level, Athens (8), Thessaloniki (3), and Chios (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
8 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €9.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 17 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 special-interest museums in Greece
The best-known special-interest museums in Greece
Numismatic MuseumArchaeology · Athens- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
Thessaloniki Cinema MuseumSpecial · Thessaloniki
Ενδυματολογικό Μουσείο ΚαστοριάςSpecial · Kastoria- Museum of Ancient Greek, Byzantine and Post-Byzantine InstrumentsSpecial · Oia
Museum of Greek Folk Musical InstrumentsSpecial · Athens
Florina Museum of Contemporary ArtArt · Florina- Hellenic Children's MuseumSpecial · Athens
Maria Callas MuseumPeople · Athens
Special-interest museums in Greece with free admission
- Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
- Hellenic Children's MuseumSpecial · Athens
School Life MuseumSpecial · Nerokourou- Hellenic Pharmaceutical MuseumSpecial · Kalamaria
Oil and Olive MuseumSpecial · Elaiochori- Citrus MemoriesSpecial · Chios
- Μουσείο ΤύπουHistory · Patras
- Μουσείο ΦωνογράφουSpecial · Lefkada
Special-interest museums in Greece with programs for families
- Numismatic MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
- Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
- Hellenic Children's MuseumSpecial · Athens
- Maria Callas MuseumPeople · Athens
- Olympic Museum ThessalonikiSpecial · Thessaloniki
- School Life MuseumSpecial · Nerokourou
- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive OilSpecial · Sparta
Silk MuseumSpecial · Soufli
Spathario MuseumSpecial · Marousi
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Greece
- Numismatic MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
- Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
- Hellenic Children's MuseumSpecial · Athens
- Maria Callas MuseumPeople · Athens
- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive OilSpecial · Sparta
- Silk MuseumSpecial · Soufli
Chios Mastic MuseumSpecial · Pyrgi- Athens Olympic MuseumSpecial · Marousi
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 51 special-interest museums in Greece across 38 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Numismatic Museum, NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum, Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank, Thessaloniki Cinema Museum, and Ενδυματολογικό Μουσείο Καστοριάς.
Which special-interest museums in Greece offer free admission?
8 museums are free to visit – for example Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank, Hellenic Children's Museum, School Life Museum, and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.
Which special-interest museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Numismatic Museum, Thessaloniki Cinema Museum, and Olympic Museum Thessaloniki.
Which special-interest museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Numismatic Museum, NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum, and Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €30. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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