About
It is the most important archaeological museum in Greece and one of the richest in the world concerning ancient Greek art. Its collections are representative of all the cultures that flourished in Greece.

History
The construction of the museum was begun in 1866 and completed in 1889 with the gradual addition of the west wing in 1874, of the north in 1881, of the south in 1885 and finally, of the east wing. The building was erected in a large plot donated by Helen Tositsa, with the financial support of Demetrios and Nicolaos Vernardakis, the Archaeological Society and the Greek state.

Opening hours:
Monday: 13.00-19.30
Tuesday-Sunday: 08.00-19.30
Holiday: 08.30-15.00
The National Archaeological Museum remains closed during Christmas and Boxing Day,
New Year’s Day, on March 25th, on May 1st and on Easter Sunday.

Prices:
Full admission € 7

Reduced admission:
(students from countries outside the E.U., citizens of the E.U. aged over 65)  € 3

Free admission:
persons under 18 
university students from Greece and the E.U. 
members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
tour guides 
journalists
persons possessing a free admission card