Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture

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9 / 10

9 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Greece’s finest private museum contains the vast collection of Antonis Benakis, accumulated during 35 years of avid collecting in Europe and Asia." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This art and history museum is taking over Athens." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Come to the stately Benaki Museum for a truly grandiose museum experience." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Greece's oldest private museum received a spectacular addition in 2004, just before the Athens Olympics, with a hyper-modern new branch that looks like it was airlifted in from New York City." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Expanded and organised along chronological lines from the prehistoric to the present day, underlining the continuity of Greek culture and traditions." Full review
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Outstanding examples of goldware and icons, regional costume, and figurative painting.
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