Museum · Kolonaki, Athens

Benaki Museum

Benaki Museum
Photo: Dimboukas, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It occupies a neoclassical house and displays objects from prehistoric times through Byzantine and folk periods to modern Greece. Permanent collections focus on national history and culture. Temporary exhibitions rotate in additional spaces.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Athens in 5 Days

Visiting Benaki Museum: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply. Check the official site for current prices.
Time needed
Allow two hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Short walk from Syntagma Square or Evangelismos metro station.

Athens itineraries with Benaki Museum

Day 4 of Athens in 5 Days

Kolonaki and Lycabettus

How Benaki Museum fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Benaki MuseumKolonaki
  2. 12:30Museum of Cycladic ArtKolonaki
  3. 17:30Mount LycabettusKolonaki
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Benaki Museum FAQs

What are the opening hours?

Hours change by season and day. Verify on the museum website before travel.

Is there a cafe at the Benaki Museum?

A cafe operates on site with indoor and outdoor seating.

Can you take photos inside?

Non-flash photography is allowed in most galleries.

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