Floating Naval Museum Battleship Georgios Averof

About the museum

The battleship “Georgios Averof” was launched in 1910 and became a symbol of the Greek fleet. It took part in the Balkan Wars, in operations in Asia Minor and in the First and Second World Wars, and the naval battles of Elli and Lemnos are associated with its name. It was decommissioned in 1952 and remained moored at Poros until 1983.

In 1984 the Navy decided to convert it into a floating museum and moved it to Faliro, where it has been since, in the Odysseas Park of Naval Tradition – The Greeks and the Sea, near the Flisvos Marina. In 2010 it also became the headquarters ship of the Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff.

The ship retains its historic form, with narrow passageways and vertical ladders, and visitors walk along decks and spaces that bring them close to the everyday life of the crew. Since 2008 the floating museum has also included the trireme “Olympias”, a replica of an Athenian trireme built at the Tzakas shipyard in Keratsini and launched in 1987.

Highlights

• The historic battleship of the naval battles of Elli and Lemnos
• Tour of the decks, the bridge and crew areas
• The trireme “Olympias”, a replica of an ancient warship
• Shop with souvenirs and books on the main deck

Permanent exhibitions

• Θωρηκτό Γ. Αβέρωφ – A tour of the historic battleship, which retains its form: decks, crew quarters and exhibits on its role in the wars of the 20th century.
• Τριήρης «Ολυμπιάς» – The replica of a 5th-century BC Athenian trireme, which has belonged to the floating museum since 2008.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Πολεμικό Ναυτικό

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 5 January, 25 March, 18 April, 18 May, 28 October, 21 November, 3 December and 6 December.

Free admission is also granted to serving and retired members of the Armed Forces and security forces with first-degree relatives as companions, large families and families with three children with a certificate, teachers at all levels, scouts and guides, unemployed people with an unemployment card and pupils on school visits.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Access is limited because the ship retains its historic form, with narrow passageways and vertical ladders. A lift operates on the external staircase, with mobile ramps and a lift in some sections. There is no toilet adapted for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

Prams may not be used. Children under 18 may enter only with an adult companion.

Getting there & parking

By car via the E75 national road towards Poseidonos Avenue.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

On the main deck there is a shop with souvenirs, books and gifts, as well as toilets. Food and drink are not permitted on board.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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