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National Archaeological Museum entrance with Greek flag, Athens, Greece.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
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Horse and Jockey statue at Athens National Archaeological Museum, Greece.
Visitor exploring ancient artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum.
Visitor observing ancient artifacts at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Boxers Fresco from Akrotiri displayed at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Gold funerary mask at the National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Visitors viewing ancient Greek statues at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Bronze statue of Jockey of Artemision at National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Enjoy flexible self-guided entry, set your own pace inside one of Athens most important collections without following a fixed tour schedule.

  • Walk in with your pre-booked ticket and begin exploring as soon as you clear security, no need to arrange a guide or join a scheduled group.

  • Your ticket includes access to all permanent exhibitions plus time to browse the on site Hellenic Heritage Museum shop for books, gifts, and souvenirs.

  • Explore galleries in any order while using your smartphone for context, then pause, rewind, or revisit sections as you like during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with entry to the Acropolis Museum, home to remarkable sculptures, artifacts, and discoveries from the Acropolis.

  • Choose between museum and city audio guides, Athens Old Town city audio, or a curated exhibit list on request if you prefer targeted highlights.

More details

  • Enjoy flexible self-guided entry, set your own pace inside one of Athens most important collections without following a fixed tour schedule.

  • Walk in with your pre-booked ticket and begin exploring as soon as you clear security, no need to arrange a guide or join a scheduled group.

  • Your ticket includes access to all permanent exhibitions plus time to browse the on site Hellenic Heritage Museum shop for books, gifts, and souvenirs.

  • Explore galleries in any order while using your smartphone for context, then pause, rewind, or revisit sections as you like during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with entry to the Acropolis Museum, home to remarkable sculptures, artifacts, and discoveries from the Acropolis.

  • Choose between museum and city audio guides, Athens Old Town city audio, or a curated exhibit list on request if you prefer targeted highlights.

from
€26
Parthenon and National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.
Visitors exploring the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with ancient columns in the background.
Parthenon at Acropolis, Athens, Greece, viewed from the front with ancient ruins in foreground.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Visitor exploring ancient artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum.
Tourist taking selfie in front of Parthenon, Athens, Greece.
Caryatids of the Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens.
Visitor observing ancient artifacts at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Visitors viewing ancient Greek statues at Athens National Archaeological Museum.

Combo (Save 5%): Acropolis & Parthenon + Athens National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Explore two of Athens' most iconic historical sites with one combo ticket, combining the legendary Acropolis with Greece's largest archaeological museum.

  • Acropolis & Parthenon: Visit the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus, while enjoying panoramic views of Athens from the ancient citadel.

  • National Archaeological Museum: Discover over 5,000 years of Greek history through world-famous artifacts, including the Mask of Agamemnon, statues of Zeus and Poseidon, and the Bronze Head of a Boxer.

  • Enjoy multilingual audio guides at both attractions, with insightful commentary that brings the monuments, artifacts, and stories of ancient Greece to life.

More details

  • Explore two of Athens' most iconic historical sites with one combo ticket, combining the legendary Acropolis with Greece's largest archaeological museum.

  • Acropolis & Parthenon: Visit the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus, while enjoying panoramic views of Athens from the ancient citadel.

  • National Archaeological Museum: Discover over 5,000 years of Greek history through world-famous artifacts, including the Mask of Agamemnon, statues of Zeus and Poseidon, and the Bronze Head of a Boxer.

  • Enjoy multilingual audio guides at both attractions, with insightful commentary that brings the monuments, artifacts, and stories of ancient Greece to life.

from €65
€61.75

5% off

Tour group with guide at National Archaeological Museum, Athens, near ancient statue.
National Archaeological Museum entrance with columns, Athens.
National Archaeological Museum Athens interior with ancient sculptures and columns.
Woman observing ancient artifacts in National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Marble female funerary statue from 320 BC, National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Gold artifacts display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Grieving family depicted on Keramikos burial stele, National Archaeological Museum.
Golden artifacts display at Athens National Archaeological Museum tour.

National Archaeological Museum Guided Tour & Tickets

2 hrs

  • Make the most of limited time with a focused, guided visit that leads you through the museum’s key treasures in a structured 2-hour experience.

  • Start by skipping the ticket line at the National Archaeological Museum, meet your licensed guide inside, and set off together without waiting around.

  • Enjoy direct entry to the museum and stay within the permanent collections, exploring top highlights in one visit without needing extra tickets or add-ons.

  • Follow your guide through curated rooms as they explain standout artifacts in simple terms, keeping the pace easy while you absorb stories behind each piece.

More details

  • Make the most of limited time with a focused, guided visit that leads you through the museum’s key treasures in a structured 2-hour experience.

  • Start by skipping the ticket line at the National Archaeological Museum, meet your licensed guide inside, and set off together without waiting around.

  • Enjoy direct entry to the museum and stay within the permanent collections, exploring top highlights in one visit without needing extra tickets or add-ons.

  • Follow your guide through curated rooms as they explain standout artifacts in simple terms, keeping the pace easy while you absorb stories behind each piece.

from
€89
Guests viewing ancient sculptures inside National Archaeological Museum.
Guide providing information during National Archaeological Museum private tour.
Exhibits of ancient pottery inside National Archaeological Museum.
Exhibits and visitors inside the National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
National Archaeological Museum facade with gardens and visitors in Athens.
Visitors viewing sculptures at the National Archaeological Museum.
Exhibits of ancient gold artifacts inside National Archaeological Museum.
Exhibits of ancient sculptures inside National Archaeological Museum.
Exhibits of ancient statues inside the National Archaeological Museum.
Exhibits of ancient sculptures inside the National Archaeological Museum.
Guests viewing ancient sculptures in the garden of the National Archaeological Museum.

National Archaeological Museum Private Guided Tour & Tickets

Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hrs

  • Enjoy a focused visit built around you, with a specialist archaeologist tailoring stories and exhibits to your group’s interests and questions.

  • Meet your licensed archaeologist at the museum entrance, have your tickets handled for you, then begin your visit together without extra planning stress.

  • Use your included entry and 2 hour guided tour to navigate key galleries, see standout artifacts, and cover museum highlights efficiently in one visit.

  • Ask in depth questions as your private guide breaks down context, techniques, and daily life behind the objects, turning displays into clear human stories.

More details

  • Enjoy a focused visit built around you, with a specialist archaeologist tailoring stories and exhibits to your group’s interests and questions.

  • Meet your licensed archaeologist at the museum entrance, have your tickets handled for you, then begin your visit together without extra planning stress.

  • Use your included entry and 2 hour guided tour to navigate key galleries, see standout artifacts, and cover museum highlights efficiently in one visit.

  • Ask in depth questions as your private guide breaks down context, techniques, and daily life behind the objects, turning displays into clear human stories.

from
€470
Visitor exploring ancient artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum.
National Archaeological Museum facade with visitors and pigeons in Athens, Greece.
Visitor using audio guide at National Archaeological Museum, viewing ancient Greek pottery.
Bronze statue of Jockey of Artemision at National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Visitor with audio guide admiring a classical statue at the National Archaeological Museum.
Grieving family depicted on a votive burial stele, Keramikos, National Archaeological Museum.
Artemision Bronze sculpture in National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Multilingual Audio Guide

Book now, pay later
Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided visit that lets you linger where you like and shape your museum route without following a fixed tour.

  • Start by scanning your ticket at the museum entrance, then step inside and move through the galleries independently at a timing that suits you.

  • Your ticket grants entry to all public areas of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, so you can roam freely among exhibits throughout your visit.

  • Take time with sculptures, pottery, and jewelry as you move between rooms, choosing what to focus on while you pause, reflect, and continue whenever you wish.

  • Upgrade with a multilingual smartphone audio guide featuring offline audio, text, and maps for a seamless self-guided experience, even with limited mobile signal.

More details

  • Explore at your own pace with a self-guided visit that lets you linger where you like and shape your museum route without following a fixed tour.

  • Start by scanning your ticket at the museum entrance, then step inside and move through the galleries independently at a timing that suits you.

  • Your ticket grants entry to all public areas of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, so you can roam freely among exhibits throughout your visit.

  • Take time with sculptures, pottery, and jewelry as you move between rooms, choosing what to focus on while you pause, reflect, and continue whenever you wish.

  • Upgrade with a multilingual smartphone audio guide featuring offline audio, text, and maps for a seamless self-guided experience, even with limited mobile signal.

from
€34
Acropolis Parthenon and Athens National Archaeological Museum statues.
Woman viewing Ancient Agora from a marble balcony in Athens, Greece.
Parthenon Temple on Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, with clear blue sky.
Exterior of Athens National Archaeological Museum with columns and statues.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Athens National Archaeological Museum.
Stoa of Attalos interior with marble columns and statue in Athens, Greece.
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins in Athens with Acropolis in the background.
Gold funerary mask at the National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
Visitor observing ancient artifacts at Athens National Archaeological Museum.

Combo (Save 5%): Acropolis & 5 Archaeological Sites Multipass Tickets + Athens National Archaeological Museum Ticket

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Save time and money with a combo pass that includes the Acropolis, 5 additional archaeological sites, and the Athens National Archaeological Museum.

  • Acropolis & archaeological sites: Explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and other significant ancient landmarks with timed entry to Acropolis Hill.

  • National Archaeological Museum: Discover Greece's largest collection of antiquities, showcasing over 5,000 years of history through sculptures, artifacts, coins, and archaeological treasures. See renowned artifacts such as the golden Mask of Agamemnon, iconic statues of Zeus and Poseidon, and the remarkable Bronze Head of a Boxer.

  • Enhance your visit with multilingual audio guides that bring the stories of Athens' monuments and museum masterpieces to life (optional).

More details

  • Save time and money with a combo pass that includes the Acropolis, 5 additional archaeological sites, and the Athens National Archaeological Museum.

  • Acropolis & archaeological sites: Explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and other significant ancient landmarks with timed entry to Acropolis Hill.

  • National Archaeological Museum: Discover Greece's largest collection of antiquities, showcasing over 5,000 years of history through sculptures, artifacts, coins, and archaeological treasures. See renowned artifacts such as the golden Mask of Agamemnon, iconic statues of Zeus and Poseidon, and the remarkable Bronze Head of a Boxer.

  • Enhance your visit with multilingual audio guides that bring the stories of Athens' monuments and museum masterpieces to life (optional).

from €161
€152.95

5% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Beat the crowds by visiting the National Archaeological Museum during weekdays and early mornings. This will give you ample space and time to absorb the historical treasures without feeling rushed.

Purchase your National Archaeological Museum tickets online in advance to skip the queues.

Consider joining a guided tour for an in-depth exploration. Knowledgeable guides can provide fascinating insights, bringing ancient artifacts to life with stories and context.

Indulge in interactive exhibits. The museum offers a unique opportunity to engage with history through multimedia installations, making the learning experience more immersive.

The museum is vast, and you'll be doing a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes to ensure you can explore every corner without discomfort.

Visit the café in the museum's garden to get some light snacks. The place has a perfect setting to take a break and relax.

About National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Greece. With over 11,000 items in its permanent collections and additional temporary exhibits, it offers a comprehensive glimpse into Greece's social and political history. 

Address28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece
Year opened1889
Founded byLudwig Lange
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Established in 1829, the National Archaeological Museum stands as the first museum of the independent Greek state. Initially located in Aegina, the first capital, it moved to Athens in 1834 when the capital shifted and officially opened its doors in 1889.

The museum is housed in a graceful neoclassical building from the 19th century.

As the largest museum in Greece, it encompasses an area of 8,000 m² divided into numerous halls showcasing an outstanding collection of antiquities with over 11,000 exhibits. The museum possesses one of the world's most extensive and impressive bronze collections.

Beyond its role as a museum, the National Archaeological Museum functions as a hub for archeological research and study. Scholars and experts frequent this institution to deepen their knowledge of ancient civilizations.

Why visit National Archaeological Museum?

Ancient artifacts

Discover a vast collection of ancient Greek artifacts, showcasing items like bronze statues of Artemision Zeus (the Greek God Poseidon), the Mask of Agamemnon, and the Antikythera mechanism used for scientific astronomical calculations.

Egyptian and Eastern antiques

The museum also houses artifacts from ancient Egyptian and Eastern civilizations from the pre-war period (5400 to 3000 BC) to the Roman period (30 BC to 395 AD).

Oldest archeological library

The archeological library inside the museum boasts over 20,000 books covering topics like art, archeology, ancient philosophy, and Greek and Latin literature and is a valuable resource of information for researchers.

An array of metalworks

Take a closer look at the treasures crafted by Mycenae goldsmiths, Cycladic statues, funerary columns, and vases featuring intricate designs like geometric patterns and white-ground lekythos.

Olympian marvels

Get up close with the wonders of Olympia. The museum houses artifacts from the birthplace of the Olympic Games, offering a glimpse into the athletic prowess of ancient Greeks.

A marvel of neo-classical architecture

The museum's building itself is a piece of history, built in the 19th century, showcasing neoclassical architecture at its finest. It was built by German architect Ludwig Lange and influenced by Ernst Ziller, a well-known designer of Greek royal and municipal structures.

Highlights

Permanent collections

The National Archaeological Museum boasts an awe-inspiring array of permanent collections, each narrating a unique chapter of ancient Greece. The extensive display is a visual feast for history enthusiasts, including exquisite sculptures, intricate jewelry, artifacts, and more.

Ancient masterpieces

See iconic masterpieces like the Mask of Agamemnon and the Antikythera Mechanism. These artifacts are not just ancient relics; they represent the pinnacle of artistic and technological achievements.


The museum garden

Take a stroll in a beautiful garden in front of the museum with more than 6,000 native plants. Each plant and tree in the garden has a connection to Greek history. Noteworthy trees include a 1,300-year-old olive tree, myrtles, cypress trees, thyme, oregano, almond trees, and vines.

Plan your visit

Address

28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece

Nearest Bus stop

Sounio

Nearest Metro station

Omonia

Travel guides and tips

A guide to the National Archaeological Museum

A guide to the National Archaeological Museum

As one of the most important museums in the world and the largest of Greece, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens is an abundant repository of collected artefacts from ancient Greek culture and history. It was originally intended to receive 19th century excavations from Attica and other parts of Greece. But the museum took its […]

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What our guests say

Oguz C

Turkey
Group
May 2026
it is user friendly application! we did not wait in the lines and redeemed easily through the application for the entrances

Combo: Acropolis & 5 Archaeological Sites Multipass Tickets + Athens National Archaeological Museum Ticket

Veronika F

United Kingdom
Couple
May 2026

+2 more

We went during golden hour and It was beautiful. There was quite a lot of peple at the top, but it was worth it. We loved it.

Combo: Acropolis Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets

Noni G

United States
Group
May 2026
Beautiful site Historically incredible A must see for every single person who visited Greece enjoy the site and experience history

Combo: Acropolis Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets

Jay K

United States
Couple
6 days ago
With only a two-day stay in Athens, we were able to spend hours at the Acropolis on our first morning then used the buses to see many sights in the city. From the antiquities at the National Archaelogical Museum to the changing of the guard at Parliament, the bus got us there smoothly and with very short wait times to "hop back on." On day two we saw Piraeus and some beaches. That tour was highlighted by a relaxing dip at Lake Vouliagmeni, then back into Athens for shopping and dining in Psiri. There is no way we could have packed so much into our short stay without the convenience of the Gray Line buses. HIGHEST recommendation!

Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Athens National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Thomas R

United States
Solo
Last week
To stand in the place invested with so much history, of such importance to Western civilization, was an awesome and humbling experience. It was absolutely a positive experience.

Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Athens National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Magdalena K

Poland
Solo
2 weeks ago
My visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens was one of the highlights of my trip to Greece. From the very moment I arrived, everything was exceptionally well organized. The entrance process was smooth and efficient, with ticketing and security procedures handled quickly and professionally. I was particularly impressed by the museum staff. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and eager to assist visitors. Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm contributed greatly to the overall experience, making me feel comfortable and well informed throughout my visit. The exhibits themselves are truly outstanding. The museum houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts that beautifully showcase the richness of ancient Greek civilization. Every gallery offers remarkable treasures, from magnificent sculptures and exquisite gold artifacts to fascinating everyday objects that bring history to life. The displays are thoughtfully arranged, allowing visitors to fully appreciate both the historical significance and artistic beauty of each piece. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is a world-class institution that exceeds expectations in every way. Its excellent organization, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and breathtaking collections make it an absolute must-see for anyone visiting Athens. I wholeheartedly recommend this museum and look forward to returning in the future. This visit was a special gift for my 17-year-old son, who has a deep interest in Greece, and it made the experience even more meaningful and memorable for both of us.

National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Suzanne B

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago
Having tickets in advance made it quicker to get into the museum. We didn't use the audio guide because there were written explanations in the museum, and we wanted to be able to see what we felt like seeing. The museum is big, and one visit was not enough!

National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

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