World Cultures Museums in Greece
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Attica (7)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (5)
South Aegean (5)
Central Macedonia (4)
Central Greece (1)
Crete (1)
Epirus (1)
Ionian Islands (1)
Peloponnese (1)
World Cultures Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 26 world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece, spread across 9 regions and 22 towns and cities. Most of them are in Attica (7), Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (5), and South Aegean (5).
At the city level, Athens (3), Alexandroupoli (2), and Serres (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €9.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece
Tzisdarakis MosqueWorld cultures · Athens
Jewish Museum of GreeceHistory · Athens
Museum of Asian Art CorfuWorld cultures · Corfu
Jewish Museum of RhodesHistory · Rhodes
Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and ThraceRegional · Thessaloniki
Municipal Ethnographic Museum of IoanninaWorld cultures · Ioannina- Roma Basketry MuseumRegional · Thrylorio
Ιστορικό και Εθνολογικό Μουσείο των Ελλήνων της ΚαππαδοκίαςHistory · Nea Karvali- Benaki Museum of Islamic ArtWorld cultures · Athens
Museum of Cretan EthnologyRegional · Voroi
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 26 world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece across 22 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Tzisdarakis Mosque, Jewish Museum of Greece, Museum of Asian Art Corfu, Jewish Museum of Rhodes, and Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Museum of Asia Minor Hellenism «Filio Haidemenou» and Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Βλάχων Σερρών «Γεωργάκης Ολύμπιος».
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 11 are open, such as Tzisdarakis Mosque, Museum of Asian Art Corfu, and Jewish Museum of Rhodes.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum of Asian Art Corfu. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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