National Museum of Natural History Goulandris
The museum in Kifisia presents Greek nature through exhibitions on natural history, climate change and biodiversity, with a 360° projection.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum was founded in 1964 by Angelos and Niki Goulandris, two of the most important visionaries of environmental protection in modern Greece. Today it is a charitable foundation whose mission is research, education and the protection of nature, and it is called the National Museum of Natural History Goulandris.
The permanent natural history exhibition combines scientific research with artistic design. The first rooms, devoted to plant biology, were designed by the British Museum of Natural History. Later the museum created its own zoology and geology spaces under the guidance of artistic director Petros Zampelis.
In the neoclassical building and at the GAIA Centre, designed by Michael Photiadis – Associate Architects, visitors can also see the exhibitions “Climate Change and Us” and “Biodiversity. Everything Is Connected”, as well as the 360° spectacle “The Truth Face to Face”. The museum has scientific collections, a library and a garden, where a restaurant operates.
Highlights
- Permanent natural history exhibition with mammals, insects, reptiles, aquatic animals, plants, birds, geology and palaeontology
- Exhibition “Climate Change and Us”
- Exhibition “Biodiversity. Everything Is Connected”
- 360° show “The Truth Face to Face”
- Atrium of the GAIA Centre with a 5-metre sphere on the creation and evolution of the Earth
Permanent exhibitions
- Έκθεση Φυσικής Ιστορίας – The permanent exhibition presents mammals, entomology, herpetology, hydrobiology, botany, ornithology, geology and palaeontology.
- Κλιματική Αλλαγή και Εμείς – The exhibition is devoted to climate change and the impact of everyday choices on the environment.
- Βιοποικιλότητα. Όλα συνδέονται – The exhibition presents biodiversity and the relationships that connect organisms and ecosystems.
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Εθνικό Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Γουλανδρή
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Children aged 3–18, people over 65 and KAPI members, students, unemployed people with an OAED card |
| Children & teens | €7free up to age 2 · Children aged 3–18. Children aged 0–2 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €7Over 65s and KAPI members |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and their companions enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Dome ticket (additional) | €5The combined ticket covers the Natural History exhibition, the exhibitions “Climate Change and Us” and “Biodiversity. Everything Is Connected”, and the 360° show “The Truth Face to Face”. A separate ticket is required for the Dome. |
Free admission: From 7 February, admission is free on the first Saturday of every month, as well as on 5 June, World Environment Day.
Free admission is also granted to ICOM members, guides, teachers, journalists, people doing military service, large families and volunteer friends of the museum.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
The museum organises activities and workshops for children and families, such as the programme “SK sto Mouseio” (Weekend at the Museum) and the Summer Camp.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Κηφισιά (ΗΣΑΠ)
Suburban Railway (ISAP) Line 1 (Piraeus – Kifisia), terminus Kifisia. From ISAP Kifisia station: buses B9 and 721 (stop), 522, 523, 524, 530, 543 and 560 (starting point). From Plateia Platanou: buses A7, 503, 504, 507, 509, 535 and 536 (stop) and 550 (starting point).
By car
Parking available
Covered underground car park with 100 spaces.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
The NATU Restaurant operates in the museum garden. The museum shop is open during the museum's opening hours.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 400 guests.
The GAIA Centre atrium (450 m², up to 400 people for a reception) and the amphitheatre (250 seats), as well as outdoor spaces, are available for hire. Guided tours of the exhibitions and a covered underground car park with 100 spaces are also available.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | For booking school visits and information on educational programmes, see the museum's “School Visits” page. |
