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National Archaeological MuseumvsBenaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, National Archaeological Museum ranks marginally higher than Benaki Museum. National Archaeological Museum comes in at 97 with praise from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
National Archaeological Museum
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Patission 44, Athens 10682, Greece
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Concierge "The National Archaeological Museum is newly (post-Olympics) renovated and a must-see."
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Don't miss the curiously haunting 14th-century B.C. golden Mask of Agamemnon.
Fodor's "Artistic highlights from every period of its ancient civilization, from Neolithic to Roman times, make this a treasure trove beyond compare." Full review
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The museum's most celebrated display... the stunning gold treasures
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the world’s most important museums, the National Archaeological Museum houses the world's finest collection of Greek antiquities." Full review
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Allow plenty of time to view the vast and spectacular collections
Travel + Leisure "Perhaps the second most important venue for diligent tourists (after the Acropolis)." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you're traveling to Athens because you're interested in the ancient sites, this is a must see place." Full review
Let's Go "With its enormous collection of Greek (and some Egyptian!) art, there’s no shortage of muscular frames and nude bods here. Oh, and some great art as well. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Lavrio's small archaeological museum holds finds from the area, some dating to 5000 BC." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Admire the famous golden mask of Agamemnon... the Poseidon from the Artemision region, the Eleusis relief and the huge statue of Poseidon of Milo!" Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"The National Archaeological Museum contains some of the most revered artifacts of Greece, dating back to 6000 B.C., and is considered one of the world's best museums for ancient Greek art." Full review
The Telegraph "The richness of the exhibits is truly outstanding. You could spend days ogling the toned statues, delicate jewellery, and intriguing household items from antiquity in this neoclassical landmark." Full review
Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Let's Go Fodor's Michelin Guide
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1, Koumbari St & Vas. Sofias Av., Athens 106 74, Greece
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Lonely PlanetTop 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 "This art and history museum is taking over Athens." Full review
Let's Go "Come to the stately Benaki Museum for a truly grandiose museum experience." Full review
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 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.
National Geographic "Stylish, modern, and user-friendly. Admire Greek folk art and costumes at the original museum; modern design and architecture at the trendy new annex." Full review
The Telegraph "Housed in a neo-classical building with a lovely roof-terrace cafe, this museum traces Greek art right up the 20th century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Focuses on Greek art, from prehistory to the modern age. Its campus features several contemporary and historic buildings that house everything from Islamic art to art studios " Full review
Frommer's "The Benaki is small enough that you do not feel overwhelmed, yet it packs in treasures from the Neolithic era all the way to the 20th century" Full review
