Philatelic and Postal Museum
The museum next to Kallimarmaro preserves and exhibits the postal history of Greece, with an emphasis on philately and Greek stamps.
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About the museum
The museum originated from the Hellenic Post (ELTA) and philatelic associations, which wished to collect, preserve and present historical objects of the postal service in Greece. Its founding received legal status in 1966, and since 1977 it has been housed in the present building next to the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), which was donated by the philatelist Nia Andrea Stratou.
In 2013 the museum was transferred from the structure of ELTA to the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Post, and today it is an organic unit of the Ministry of Digital Governance. Since 2017 the premises have been gradually renovated and modernised, without interrupting visits.
The museum is at the same time a museum of art and technology, as important Greek engravers have worked over time on the production of stamps, while old postal machines and devices are also exhibited. Its collections include the philatelic and postal collection, an archive of historical records, a photographic archive and a library.
Highlights
- Philatelic collection with the history of Greek stamps
- Postal collection with old postal machines and devices
- Archive of historical records and photographic archive
- Library and educational programmes
- Free admission with a guided tour by appointment
Permanent exhibition
- Φιλοτελική και ταχυδρομική συλλογή – The permanent display includes Greek stamps, works of the engravers who created them, and old postal machines and devices.
- Founded
- 1966
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free with a guided tour by appointment. A priority order is observed for admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buses and trolleybuses: line 209 (stop Metamorfosi – Syntagma), 550 (stop P. Faliro – Kifisia), 10 (stop Tzitzifies – Chalandri), 11 (stop Ano Patisia – N. Pagkrati – N. Elvetia), 2 (stop Ano Kypseli – Pagkrati – Kaisariani) and 42 (stop Ano Kypseli – Ag. Artemios – Ag. Ioannis station).
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park. Nearby, paid parking is available at Parking Kallimarmaro (I. Fokianou 23, 150 m), Parking Evangelismos (Vasileos Georgiou B’ 20, 500 m) and Polis Park (Rizari 4 and Vas. Konstantinou 45, 800 m).
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits take place with a guided tour by appointment, through the contact form or at +30 210 7519042. |
